Golden Retriever vs Hovawart
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Hovawart. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Hovawarts.
Golden Retriever
Hovawart
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Hovawart
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1865 AD
1210 AD
Golden Retriever
Hovawart
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Hovawart
Golden Retriever
Hovawart
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-70 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Hovawart
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Golden Retriever
Hovawart
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Golden Retriever
Hovawart
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Hovawart
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Golden Retriever
Hovawart
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Hovawart
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-14 Years
Golden Retriever
Hovawart
Golden Retriever
Hovawart
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Golden Retriever
Hovawart
