German Pinscher vs Golden Retriever
Compare the German Pinscher to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between German Pinschers and Golden Retrievers.
German Pinscher
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
16-19 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
25-35 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
German Pinscher
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
Germany
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1879 AD
1865 AD
German Pinscher
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Pinscher
Golden Retriever
German Pinscher
Golden Retriever
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
German Pinscher
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
German Pinscher
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium to High
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None to Low
None
German Pinscher
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
German Pinscher
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Pinscher
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Pinscher
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
German Pinscher
Golden Retriever
German Pinscher
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
German Pinscher
Golden Retriever
