Beagle vs Golden Retriever

Compare the Beagle to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Beagles and Golden Retrievers.

Beagle vs Golden Retriever
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Beagle
Golden Retriever
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General Details
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
13-16 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
20-30 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
Greece
United Kingdom
Origin Year
500 AD
1865 AD
Temperament
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-90 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
28 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Grooming Needs
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low to Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Above Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
Below Average
Below Average
Herding
Below Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
None
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Below Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
10-15 Years
10-12 Years
Health Concerns
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Common Health Issues
Hip dysplasia
Patellar luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Distichiasis
Cherry eye
Glaucoma
Beagle dwarfism
Musladin‐Lueke syndrome
Intervertebral disc disease
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Von willebrand's disease
Progressive retinal atrophy
Allergies
Epilepsy
Hypothyroidism
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Subaortic Stenosis
Hemangiosarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Coat Coloring
Beagle
Golden Retriever
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Tan
Black and White
Black, Red, and White
Black, Tan, and Bluetick
Blue
Blue and White
Blue, Tan, and White
Brown
Brown and White
Brown, White, and Tan
Lemon
Lemon and White
Red
Red and Black
Red and White
Tan
Tan and White
White
Dark Golden
Gold
Light Golden
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