Golden Retriever vs Maremma Sheepdog
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Maremma Sheepdog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Maremma Sheepdogs.
Golden Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
25-29 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
66-100 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Italy
Origin Year
1865 AD
1400 AD
Golden Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog
Golden Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
20-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
18 MPH
Strength
High
High
Golden Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium to High
Dander
Medium
Medium to High
Drool
None
Low
Golden Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Golden Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Golden Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Golden Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog
Golden Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium to Long
Golden Retriever
Maremma Sheepdog
