Golden Retriever vs Lurcher
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Lurchers.
Golden Retriever
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Lurcher
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Ireland
Origin Year
1865 AD
1400 AD
Golden Retriever
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Lurcher
Golden Retriever
Lurcher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Lurcher
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Golden Retriever
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Golden Retriever
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-15 Years
Golden Retriever
Lurcher
Golden Retriever
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Golden Retriever
Lurcher
