Golden Retriever vs Pomeranian
Compare Golden Retrievers to Pomeranians. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
7-12 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
3-7 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1865 AD
1500 AD
Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Wooly
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Golden Retriever
Pomeranian
