Golden Retriever vs Timber Wolf
Compare Golden Retrievers to Timber Wolves. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Golden Retriever
Timber Wolf
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
5-10 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
26-32 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
50-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Timber Wolf
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Unspecified
Origin Year
1865 AD
Unspecified
Golden Retriever
Timber Wolf
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Timber Wolf
Golden Retriever
Timber Wolf
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
-50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Timber Wolf
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
37 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Golden Retriever
Timber Wolf
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Very High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None
Medium
Golden Retriever
Timber Wolf
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Golden Retriever
Timber Wolf
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Timber Wolf
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Timber Wolf
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
5-10 Years
Golden Retriever
Timber Wolf
Golden Retriever
Timber Wolf
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Golden Retriever
Timber Wolf
