Groenendael vs Flat-coated Retriever
Compare the Groenendael to the Flat-coated Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Groenendaels and Flat-coated Retrievers.
Groenendael
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
8-10 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
60-75 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Groenendael
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1890 AD
1859 AD
Groenendael
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Groenendael
Flat-Coated Retriever
Groenendael
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Groenendael
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
High
Groenendael
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Groenendael
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Groenendael
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Groenendael
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Groenendael
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
8-10 Years
Groenendael
Flat-Coated Retriever
Groenendael
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Groenendael
Flat-Coated Retriever
