Bouvier Des Flandres vs Golden Retriever

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

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

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General Details

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

10-12 Years

Height

23-28 Inches

21-24 Inches

Weight

60-100 Pounds

55-80 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

Origin Country

Belgium

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1912 AD

1865 AD

Temperament

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Personality

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

Traits

Needy

Stubborn

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

20-75 °F

30-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Below Average

Exercise Needs

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

Energy Level

Medium

High

Exercise Required

Medium

Medium to High

Top Running Speed

18 MPH

25 MPH

Strength

High to Very High

High

Grooming Needs

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

Coat Maintenance

High

Medium to High

Shedding

Medium

Medium to High

Dander

Medium

Drool

Low

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

Aggression

Below Average

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Above Average

Follow Commands

Below Average

Above Average

Fighting

Average

Below Average

Guarding

Average

Below Average

Herding

Average

Below Average

Hunting

Below Average

Above Average

Protection

Above Average

Below Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Sled Pulling

Above Average

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Below Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

Health Concerns

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Elbow dysplasia

Glaucoma

Heart problems

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

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

Coat Type

Hair

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Coat Texture

Rough

Wavy

Coat Length

Medium

Coat Coloring

Bouvier Des Flandres

Golden Retriever

Breed Colors