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- Cesky Terrier Versus Golden Retriever: Introduction
- Cesky Terrier versus Golden Retriever: Overview
- Cesky Terrier versus Golden Retriever: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever
- The Similarities Between the Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever
- Size (Weight and Height) of Cesky Terrier versus Golden Retriever
- Lifespan of Cesky Terrier versus Golden Retriever
- The Popularity of Cesky Terrier versus Popularity of Golden Retriever
- Health Problems of Cesky Terrier versus Health Problems of Golden Retriever
- Tolerates Being Alone: Cesky Terrier versus Golden Retriever
- Do Cesky Terriers shed more than Golden Retrievers?
- Which one drools more, the Cesky Terrier or the Golden Retriever
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Cesky Terrier or the Golden Retriever?
- Does the Cesky Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Golden Retriever?
- Do Cesky Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Golden Retrievers?
- Can Cesky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Golden Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Cesky Terrier vs. Golden Retriever
- Can Cesky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Golden Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cesky Terrier or the Golden Retriever?
- Are Cesky Terriers good family dogs? What about Golden Retrievers?
- How Kid-friendly are Cesky Terriers and Golden Retrievers?
- Is the Cesky Terrier Easier to Train than the Golden Retriever?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cesky Terrier
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Golden Retriever
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Cesky Terrier versus Golden Retriever. Which One is a Better Pet?
Cesky Terrier Versus Golden Retriever: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Cesky Terrier and the Golden 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 Cesky Terrier and the Golden 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 Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Cesky Terrier and the Golden 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 Cesky Terrier and for the Golden 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 Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Cesky Terrier or the Golden Retriever.
Cesky Terrier versus Golden Retriever: Overview
A very important difference between the Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Cesky Terrier is a small-sized dog while the Golden Retriever is a medium-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Cesky Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.
On the other hand, the Golden Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.
Cesky Terrier versus Golden Retriever: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Cesky Terrier to the Golden 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 Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever
| Factor | Cesky Terrier | Golden Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Shed | 5/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Height | 10 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder | 21 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Life Span | 10 to 15 years | 10 to 12 years |
| Weight | 13 to 30 pounds | 55 to 75 pounds |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 12.5 years | 11.0 years |
| Price Range | No Data | $1500 – $2200 |
| Average Price | No Data | $1870 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 183 | 3 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Cesky Terrier 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 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 Cesky Terrier is 89 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Golden Retriever is 73 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Cesky Terrier is a better pet than the Golden Retriever. So, you should get the Cesky Terrier!
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 Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever
Below is a list of where the Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever are most different:
The Similarities Between the Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever
The Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Cesky Terrier versus Golden Retriever
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever.
Cesky Terriers weigh 13 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Cesky Terriers are 10 to 13 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, Golden Retrievers weigh 55 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Golden Retrievers are 21 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Cesky Terrier versus Golden Retriever
The lifespan of Cesky Terriers is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Cesky Terriers is 12.5 years.
The lifespan of Golden Retrievers is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Golden Retrievers is 11.0 years.
Cesky Terriers live longer than Golden Retrievers.
The Popularity of Cesky Terrier versus Popularity of Golden Retriever
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Golden Retriever is more popular with dog owners than the Cesky Terrier. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Golden Retriever is 3 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Cesky Terrier is 183 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Cesky Terrier
Popularity of Golden Retriever
| Year | Cesky Terrier Popularity Rank | Golden Retriever Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 174 | 3 |
| 2014 | 182 | 3 |
| 2015 | 179 | 3 |
| 2016 | 182 | 3 |
| 2017 | 185 | 3 |
| 2018 | 185 | 3 |
| 2019 | 188 | 3 |
| 2020 | 191 | 4 |
Health Problems of Cesky Terrier versus Health Problems of Golden Retriever
Every dog breed has its own set of health problems that it has a tendency to develop. There is nothing like a perfect dog breed.
Both the Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever are prone to certain genetic health conditions. The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) is the organization that keeps track of health problems in dogs. Based on the extensive records that the OFA keeps, the OFA knows what health problems each dog breed is naturally prone to develop. Hence, the OFA recommends which health screening that breeders should perform on a dog breed to make sure that the breeders won`t breed `defective` dog parents that can pass down defective genes to their puppy offspring.
The more health problems a dog breed is prone to develop, the more health tests the OFA will recommend for that dog breed.
Based on our review of OFA records, we found that the Cesky Terrier is prone to more genetic health problems than the Golden Retriever.
This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Cesky Terrier than for the Golden Retriever.
7 health tests are recommended for Cesky Terrier while 4 tests are recommended for the Golden Retriever.
Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Cesky Terriers and in Golden Retrievers.
Cesky Terrier Health Problems
Cesky Terriers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Cesky Terrier puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Cesky Terrier puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Cesky Terrier breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Cesky Terriers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Cesky Terriers here.
Golden Retriever Health Problems
Golden Retrievers are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Golden Retriever puppies with genetic defects by making sure that a puppy`s parents are free from genetic health problems before allowing the parent to make puppies.
The OFA provides breeders recommendations on which genetic diseases that breeders should screen their dog parents and puppies for.
If you want a Golden Retriever puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Golden Retriever breeder screens your puppy or your puppy`s parents for the health problems that the OFA recommends for your puppy`s breed. This will increase the chances that your puppy is free from genetic defects.
The following are the health tests that Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) recommends that breeders should screen Golden Retrievers for:
You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Golden Retrievers here.
Tolerates Being Alone: Cesky Terrier versus Golden Retriever
Cesky Terriers can be left alone only for a short time.
Golden Retrievers do not like to be left alone.
Do Cesky Terriers shed more than Golden Retrievers?
Cesky Terriers do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
Golden Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which one drools more, the Cesky Terrier or the Golden Retriever
Cesky Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Golden Retrievers have a very high tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Cesky Terrier or the Golden Retriever?
Cesky Terriers are very easy to groom.
Golden Retrievers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Cesky Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Golden Retriever?
Cesky Terriers 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.
Golden Retrievers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Do Cesky Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Golden Retrievers?
Cesky Terriers bark and howl, but not very much.
Golden Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Cesky Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Golden Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Cesky Terriers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Golden Retrievers can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Cesky Terrier vs. Golden Retriever
Cesky Terriers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Golden Retrievers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
Can Cesky Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Golden Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Cesky Terriers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Golden Retrievers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Cesky Terrier or the Golden Retriever?
Cesky Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.
Golden Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.
Are Cesky Terriers good family dogs? What about Golden Retrievers?
Cesky Terriers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Golden Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Cesky Terriers and Golden Retrievers?
Cesky Terriers get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.
Golden Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Cesky Terrier Easier to Train than the Golden Retriever?
Cesky Terriers are very easy to train.
Golden Retrievers are very easy to train.
Is the Cesky Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Golden Retriever?
Cesky Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Golden Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Cesky Terrier or the Golden Retriever?
Cesky Terriers are very good for new dog owners.
Golden Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Cesky Terrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Cesky Terrier that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Cesky Terrier:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Golden Retriever
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Golden Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Golden Retriever:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Cesky Terrier and how the Golden Retriever compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Cesky Terrier and of the Golden Retriever to other breeds:
Cesky Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Cesky Terrier versus Norwegian Buhund Cesky Terrier versus Belgian Sheepdog Cesky Terrier versus Pointer Cesky Terrier versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Cesky Terrier versus Lagotto Romagnolo Cesky Terrier versus Finnish Spitz Cesky Terrier versus Papillon Cesky Terrier versus Keeshond Cesky Terrier versus Pharaoh Hound Cesky Terrier versus American Water Spaniel Cesky Terrier versus Field Spaniel Cesky Terrier versus Irish Setter Cesky Terrier versus Papipoo Cesky Terrier versus Bichon Frise Cesky Terrier versus Tibetan Terrier Cesky Terrier versus American Bulldog Cesky Terrier versus French Spaniel Cesky Terrier versus Brussels Griffon Cesky Terrier versus German Wirehaired Pointer Cesky Terrier versus Aussiedoodle Cesky Terrier versus Whippet Cesky Terrier versus Doberman Pinscher Cesky Terrier versus Golden Cocker Retriever Cesky Terrier versus Bull Terrier Cesky Terrier versus Field Spaniel
Golden Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds
Golden Retriever versus Sheepadoodle Golden Retriever versus Kerry Blue Terrier Golden Retriever versus Scottish Deerhound Golden Retriever versus Black and Tan Coonhound Golden Retriever versus Biewer Terrier Golden Retriever versus Hovawart Golden Retriever versus Westiepoo Golden Retriever versus Welsh Terrier Golden Retriever versus Australian Kelpie Golden Retriever versus Karelian Bear Dog Golden Retriever versus Japanese Spitz Golden Retriever versus Shiranian Golden Retriever versus Chorkie Golden Retriever versus Keeshond Golden Retriever versus Australian Terrier Golden Retriever versus Saint Berdoodle Golden Retriever versus Japanese Spitz Golden Retriever versus Cesky Terrier Golden Retriever versus Greyhound Golden Retriever versus Sloughi Golden Retriever versus Papillon Golden Retriever versus Spanish Mastiff Golden Retriever versus Afghan Hound Golden Retriever versus Cardigan Welsh Corgi Golden Retriever versus Glen of Imaal Terrier
Conclusion: Cesky Terrier versus Golden 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 Cesky Terrier and the Golden Retriever better suits you and your family.