Golden Retriever vs Bernedoodle
Compare Golden Retrievers to Bernedoodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Golden Retriever
Bernedoodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-18 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
18-29 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
30-90 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Bernedoodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1865 AD
2003 AD
Golden Retriever
Bernedoodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Bernedoodle
Golden Retriever
Bernedoodle
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
25-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Bernedoodle
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
26 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Golden Retriever
Bernedoodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium to High
None to Low
Dander
Medium
None to Low
Drool
None
Medium to High
Golden Retriever
Bernedoodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Bernedoodle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Bernedoodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Bernedoodle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-18 Years
Golden Retriever
Bernedoodle
Golden Retriever
Bernedoodle
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Golden Retriever
Bernedoodle
