Golden Retriever vs Weimaraner
Compare the Golden Retriever to the Weimaraner. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Golden Retrievers and Weimaraners.
Golden Retriever
Weimaraner
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
23-27 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
50-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Golden Retriever
Weimaraner
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Germany
Origin Year
1865 AD
1800 AD
Golden Retriever
Weimaraner
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Golden Retriever
Weimaraner
Golden Retriever
Weimaraner
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-80 °F
55-85 °F
Barks/Howls
Golden Retriever
Weimaraner
Energy Level
High
Very High
Exercise Required
Medium to High
Very High
Top Running Speed
25 MPH
35 MPH
Strength
High
High
Golden Retriever
Weimaraner
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
Low
Shedding
Medium to High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
None
Medium
Golden Retriever
Weimaraner
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Golden Retriever
Weimaraner
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Golden Retriever
Weimaraner
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Golden Retriever
Weimaraner
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
11-13 Years
Golden Retriever
Weimaraner
Golden Retriever
Weimaraner
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Wavy
Silky
Coat Length
Medium
Short
Golden Retriever
Weimaraner
