Golden Retriever vs Greyhound
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Greyhound. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Greyhounds.
Golden Retriever
Greyhound
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
60-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Greyhound
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Egypt
Origin Year
1865 AD
-4000 BC
Golden Retriever
Greyhound
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Greyhound
Golden Retriever
Greyhound
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
65-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Greyhound
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low to Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
45 MPH
Strength
High
High
Golden Retriever
Greyhound
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Medium
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Greyhound
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Greyhound
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Golden Retriever
Greyhound
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Greyhound
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Golden Retriever
Greyhound
Golden Retriever
Greyhound
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Golden Retriever
Greyhound
