Golden Retriever vs Jack Russell Terrier
Compare Golden Retrievers to Jack Russell Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Maybe
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
10-15 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
13-17 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1865 AD
1819 AD
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-15 Years
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Golden Retriever
Jack Russell Terrier
