Golden Retriever vs Rottweiler
Compare Golden Retrievers to Rottweilers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
22-27 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
85-130 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1865 AD
100 AD
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
Energy Level
High
Low to High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Medium
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-11 Years
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Golden Retriever
Rottweiler
