Golden Retriever vs Sheltie
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Sheltie. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Shelties.
Golden Retriever
Sheltie
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
11-24 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Sheltie
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1865 AD
1909 AD
Golden Retriever
Sheltie
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Sheltie
Golden Retriever
Sheltie
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Sheltie
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
Low to Medium
Golden Retriever
Sheltie
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High to Very High
Shedding
Medium to High
High to Very High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Sheltie
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Sheltie
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Golden Retriever
Sheltie
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Sheltie
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Golden Retriever
Sheltie
Golden Retriever
Sheltie
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Golden Retriever
Sheltie
