Bull Terrier vs Golden Retriever
Compare the Bull Terrier to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bull Terriers and Golden Retrievers.
Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-12 Years
Height
18-21 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
45-65 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1862 AD
1865 AD
Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
65-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
High
Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
9-15 Years
10-12 Years
Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
