Golden Retriever vs Goldendoodle
Compare Golden Retrievers to Goldendoodles. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
14-21 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
25-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United States
Origin Year
1865 AD
1992 AD
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
Low to High
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
Medium to High
None to Medium
Dander
Medium
None to Medium
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
Coat Type
Fur
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Golden Retriever
Goldendoodle
