Bloodhound vs Golden Retriever
Compare the Bloodhound to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bloodhounds and Golden Retrievers.
Bloodhound
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
23-27 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
80-110 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Bloodhound
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1000 AD
1865 AD
Bloodhound
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bloodhound
Golden Retriever
Bloodhound
Golden Retriever
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bloodhound
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
Medium
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
Bloodhound
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
High
None
Bloodhound
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bloodhound
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bloodhound
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bloodhound
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
11-15 Years
10-12 Years
Bloodhound
Golden Retriever
Bloodhound
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Bloodhound
Golden Retriever
