Curly Coated Retriever vs Golden Retriever
Curly Coated Retriever
The Curly Coated Retriever is an intelligent and confident dog with a strong work ethic.
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Golden Retriever
The Golden Retriever is known for its friendly and balanced nature.
View profile→| Attribute | Curly Coated Retriever | Golden Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Large | Large |
| Height | 58 - 69 cm | 55 - 61 cm |
| Weight | 35 kg | 29 kg |
| Life Expectancy | 11 years | 11 years |
| FCI Group | Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs | Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs |
| Grooming | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | Low | High |
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Trainability | Medium | High |
| Child Friendly | Medium | High |
| Character | The Curly Coated Retriever is an intelligent and confident dog with a strong work ethic. | The Golden Retriever is known for its friendly and balanced nature. |
Comparison
Curly Coated Retriever
Golden Retriever
Summary
The Curly Coated Retriever is a large dog (35 kg) with a life expectancy of 11 years. The Golden Retriever is large (29 kg) and lives 11 years. For grooming, the Curly Coated Retriever rates low, the Golden Retriever medium. The Curly Coated Retriever scores medium for child-friendliness, the Golden Retriever high. For beginners, the Golden Retriever is the better choice. The Curly Coated Retriever is lower-maintenance overall.
Which breed is a better fit?
For Beginners
Golden Retriever has high trainability with high energy
Golden RetrieverFor Families
Golden Retriever has high child-friendliness
Golden RetrieverFor Active People
Both breeds are comparable
Low Maintenance
Curly Coated Retriever: grooming low, shedding low
Curly Coated RetrieverFor Apartments
Both breeds are comparable
Frequently Asked Questions
The Curly Coated Retriever is a large dog (35 kg) with high energy. The Golden Retriever is large (29 kg) with high energy. The Curly Coated Retriever lives 11 years, the Golden Retriever 11 years.