Groenendael vs Golden Retriever
Compare the Groenendael to the Golden Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Groenendaels and Golden Retrievers.
Groenendael
Golden Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
60-75 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Groenendael
Golden Retriever
Origin Country
Belgium
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1890 AD
1865 AD
Groenendael
Golden Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Groenendael
Golden Retriever
Groenendael
Golden Retriever
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Groenendael
Golden Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
25 MPH
Strength
High
High
Groenendael
Golden Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium to High
Shedding
High
Medium to High
Dander
High
Medium
Drool
Low
None
Groenendael
Golden Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
No
No
Groenendael
Golden Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Groenendael
Golden Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Groenendael
Golden Retriever
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
10-12 Years
Groenendael
Golden Retriever
Groenendael
Golden Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Groenendael
Golden Retriever
