Golden Retriever vs Golden Shepherd
Compare Golden Retrievers to Golden Shepherds. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Golden Retriever
Golden Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
20-24 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Golden Shepherd
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1865 AD
1980 AD
Golden Retriever
Golden Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Golden Shepherd
Golden Retriever
Golden Shepherd
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Golden Shepherd
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
Golden Retriever
Golden Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
None
None to Medium
Golden Retriever
Golden Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
Golden Retriever
Golden Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Golden Retriever
Golden Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Golden Shepherd
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Golden Retriever
Golden Shepherd
Golden Retriever
Golden Shepherd
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Golden Retriever
Golden Shepherd
