Golden Retriever vs Papillon
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Papillon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Papillons.
Golden Retriever
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Papillon
Origin Country
United Kingdom
France
Origin Year
1865 AD
1500 AD
Golden Retriever
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Papillon
Golden Retriever
Papillon
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Papillon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Golden Retriever
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
None to Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Golden Retriever
Papillon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Papillon
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Papillon
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Golden Retriever
Papillon
Golden Retriever
Papillon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Golden Retriever
Papillon
