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German Shepherd vs Golden Retriever
📊 Side-by-side stats
50-90 lbs
Weight
55-75 lbs
22-26 in
Height
21-24 in
9-13 yrs
Lifespan
10-12 yrs
$1,500-$3,000
Purchase Price
$1,000-$3,500
$1,500-$2,500
Annual Cost
$1,200-$2,000
⭐ Ratings compared
⚡ Energy Level
5 : 4
🧹 Shedding
5 : 4
✂️ Grooming Needs
3 : 3
👶 Kid Friendly
4 : 5
🏢 Apartment Friendly
1 : 2
🛡️ Guard Dog
5 : 2
🎓 Trainability
5 : 5
✅ Choose the German Shepherd if...
- 🐾you want the sharper watchdog of the pair
✅ Choose the Golden Retriever if...
- 🐾yearly costs matter - it's the cheaper of the two to keep
- 🐾you want the calmer of the two - it needs noticeably less daily exercise than the German Shepherd
- 🐾less hair around the house matters to you - it sheds less than the German Shepherd