A Detailed Comparison of the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever.

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Azawakh Versus Golden Cocker Retriever: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Azawakh and for the Golden Cocker Retriever. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Azawakh or the Golden Cocker Retriever.

Azawakh versus Golden Cocker Retriever: Overview

A very important difference between the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Azawakh is a large-sized dog while the Golden Cocker Retriever is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Azawakh belongs to the Hound Dogs group. Hound Dogs were bred to pursue and hunt warm-blooded animals. Hounds hunt by using their good sight or their good sense of smell. Dogs that belong to the Hound Group have strong prey drives and often will stop at nothing to catch what they are pursuing.

On the other hand, the Golden Cocker Retriever belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

Azawakh versus Golden Cocker Retriever: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Azawakh to the Golden Cocker Retriever based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever

Factor Azawakh Golden Cocker Retriever
Tolerates Cold Weather 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 3/5
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 15 years
Good For Novice Owners 2/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 2/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 4/5
Height 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder 20 to 24 inches
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 1/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 2/5
Easy To Train 3/5 4/5
Intelligence 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 3/5 5/5
Weight 33 to 55 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Low Prey Drive 2/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 5/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 13.5 years
Price Range No Data $1450 – $2000
Average Price No Data $1830
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Azawakh in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Golden Cocker Retriever. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

The Better-Pet score for the Azawakh is 81 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Golden Cocker Retriever is 80 out of 125.

Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Azawakh is a better pet than the Golden Cocker Retriever. So, you should get the Azawakh!

Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever

Below is a list of where the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever are most different:

  • Azawakhs adapt well to apartment living. However, Golden Cocker Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

The Similarities Between the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever

The Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever are most similar:

  • Both the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever do not have the tendency to drool.
  • Both the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever are not very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever are very easy to groom.

Size Comparison of Azawakh versus Golden Cocker Retriever

Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever.

Azawakhs weigh 33 to 55 pounds when fully grown. Azawakhs are 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

On the other hand, Golden Cocker Retrievers weigh 30 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Golden Cocker Retrievers are 20 to 24 inches when fully grown.

Lifespan of Azawakh versus Golden Cocker Retriever

The lifespan of Azawakhs is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Azawakhs is 13.5 years.

The lifespan of Golden Cocker Retrievers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Golden Cocker Retrievers is 13.5 years.

Tolerates Being Alone: Azawakh versus Golden Cocker Retriever

Azawakhs can be left alone only for a short time.

Golden Cocker Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

Do Azawakhs shed more than Golden Cocker Retrievers?

Azawakhs shed moderately.

Golden Cocker Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

Which one drools more, the Azawakh or the Golden Cocker Retriever

Azawakhs do have a very low tendency to drool.

Golden Cocker Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.

Which is Easier to Groom, the Azawakh or the Golden Cocker Retriever?

Azawakhs are very easy to groom.

Golden Cocker Retrievers are very easy to groom.

Does the Azawakh Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Golden Cocker Retriever?

Azawakhs have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

Golden Cocker Retrievers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

Do Azawakhs Bark and Howl? What about Golden Cocker Retrievers?

Azawakhs are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

Golden Cocker Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

Can Azawakhs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Golden Cocker Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?

Azawakhs cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

Golden Cocker Retrievers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

Wanderlust Potential: Azawakh vs. Golden Cocker Retriever

Azawakhs do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

Golden Cocker Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

Can Azawakhs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Golden Cocker Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?

Azawakhs can tolerate hot weather.

Golden Cocker Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Azawakh or the Golden Cocker Retriever?

Azawakhs get along fairly well with other dogs.

Golden Cocker Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

Are Azawakhs good family dogs? What about Golden Cocker Retrievers?

Azawakhs are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

Golden Cocker Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

How Kid-friendly are Azawakhs and Golden Cocker Retrievers?

Azawakhs do not get along well with kids. They are not kid-friendly.

Golden Cocker Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

Is the Azawakh Easier to Train than the Golden Cocker Retriever?

Azawakhs are fairly easy to train.

Golden Cocker Retrievers are very easy to train.

Is the Azawakh Better for Apartment Owners than the Golden Cocker Retriever?

Azawakhs adapt very well to apartment living.

Golden Cocker Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Azawakh or the Golden Cocker Retriever?

Azawakhs are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

Golden Cocker Retrievers are very good for new dog owners.

Conclusion: Azawakh versus Golden Cocker Retriever. Which One is a Better Pet?

In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Azawakh and the Golden Cocker Retriever better suits you and your family.