Golden Retriever vs Poodle
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Poodles.
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
15-24 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
45-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1865 AD
1200 AD
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
35-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
32 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
Medium to High
None
Dander
Medium
None
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Golden Retriever
Poodle
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Corded
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Long
Golden Retriever
Poodle
