Golden Retriever vs Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Compare Golden Retrievers to Staffordshire Bull Terriers. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Golden Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
13-16 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
24-38 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Origin Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1865 AD
1935 AD
Golden Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
High
High
Golden Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Low
Golden Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Golden Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Golden Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Wavy
Straight
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Golden Retriever
Staffordshire Bull Terrier
