Golden Retriever vs Pug
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Pug. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Pugs.
Golden Retriever
Pug
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
10-14 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
13-20 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Pug
Origin Country
United Kingdom
China
Origin Year
1865 AD
-206 BC
Golden Retriever
Pug
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Pug
Golden Retriever
Pug
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Pug
Energy Level
High
Low
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Low
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Golden Retriever
Pug
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
Medium to High
High
Dander
Medium
High
Drool
None
None
Golden Retriever
Pug
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Pug
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Pug
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Pug
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-15 Years
Golden Retriever
Pug
Golden Retriever
Pug
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Golden Retriever
Pug
