A Detailed Comparison of the Fila Brasileiro and the Golden Cocker Retriever.

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Fila Brasileiro Versus Golden Cocker Retriever: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Fila Brasileiro 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 Fila Brasileiro 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 more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Fila Brasileiro 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 Fila Brasileiro or the Golden Cocker Retriever

Fila Brasileiro versus Golden Cocker Retriever: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Fila Brasileiro belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.

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

Fila Brasileiro versus Golden Cocker Retriever: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Fila Brasileiro 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.

Factor Fila Brasileiro Golden Cocker Retriever
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 1/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 1/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 2/5
Dog Friendly 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 2/5 4/5
Potential For Playfulness 2/5 5/5
Height 24 to 30 inches 20 to 24 inches
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Being Alone 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 3/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 4/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 2/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Low Prey Drive 1/5 4/5
Life Span 9 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Weight 90 to 180 pounds 30 to 45 pounds
Average Lifespan 10.5 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1270 $1870
Price Range $1000 – $1400 $1500 – $2000
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data No Data

*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Fila Brasileiro 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 a Fila Brasileiro is 62 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Golden Cocker Retriever is 80 out of 125.

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

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 Fila Brasileiro 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 Fila Brasileiro and the Golden Cocker Retriever

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

  • Fila Brasileiros are not the best dogs for new dog owners. However, Golden Cocker Retrievers are good for new dog owners.
  • Fila Brasileiros not very playful. However, Golden Cocker Retrievers are very playful.
  • Fila Brasileiros have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets. However, Golden Cocker Retrievers have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.

    • The Similarities Between the Fila Brasileiro and the Golden Cocker Retriever

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

  • Both the Fila Brasileiro and the Golden Cocker Retriever do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Fila Brasileiro and the Golden Cocker Retriever cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Both the Fila Brasileiro and the Golden Cocker Retriever are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Fila Brasileiro and the Golden Cocker Retriever gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Both the Fila Brasileiro and the Golden Cocker Retriever are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Fila Brasileiro and the Golden Cocker Retriever have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Fila Brasileiro and the Golden Cocker Retriever require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Fila Brasileiro versus Golden Cocker Retriever

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

    Fila Brasileiros weigh 90 to 180 pounds when fully grown. Fila Brasileiros are 24 to 30 inches 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.

    Price of Fila Brasileiro versus Price of Golden Cocker Retriever

    The average price of the Fila Brasileiro puppy is $1270. The price of the Fila Brasileiro typically ranges from $1000 – $1400. However, the price of a Fila Brasileiro can be as low as $1000 and as high as $1800. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 3 Fila Brasileiro puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Golden Cocker Retriever puppy is $1870. The price of the Golden Cocker Retriever typically ranges from $1500 – $2000. However, the price of a Golden Cocker Retriever can be as low as $1000 and as high as $3975. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 40 Golden Cocker Retriever puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Golden Cocker Retriever is more expensive than the Fila Brasileiro.

    Fila Brasileiro Golden Cocker Retriever
    Average Price $1270 $1870
    Price Range $1000 to $1400 $1500 to $2000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Fila Brasileiro and Golden Cocker Retriever. For different price points, the charts show how many Fila Brasileiro puppies or how many Golden Cocker Retriever puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Fila Brasileiros. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Fila Brasileiros. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Golden Cocker Retrievers

    A breakdown of the prices of Golden Cocker Retrievers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Fila Brasileiro puppy or the Golden Cocker Retriever puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Is the Fila Brasileiro Better for Apartment Owners than the Golden Cocker Retriever?

    Fila Brasileiros do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Golden Cocker Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Fila Brasileiros are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Golden Cocker Retrievers are very good for new dog owners.

    Can Fila Brasileiros Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Golden Cocker Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Fila Brasileiros cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

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

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

    Fila Brasileiros do not get along well with other dogs.

    Golden Cocker Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Do Fila Brasileiros shed more than Golden Cocker Retrievers?

    Fila Brasileiros do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

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

    Is the Fila Brasileiro Easier to Train than the Golden Cocker Retriever?

    Fila Brasileiros are not easy to train.

    Golden Cocker Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Fila Brasileiro versus Golden Cocker Retriever

    Fila Brasileiros can be left alone only for a short time.

    Golden Cocker Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

    Can Fila Brasileiros Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Golden Cocker Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Fila Brasileiros can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Golden Cocker Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.

    Are Fila Brasileiros good family dogs? What about Golden Cocker Retrievers?

    Fila Brasileiros are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.

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

    How Kid-friendly are Fila Brasileiros and Golden Cocker Retrievers?

    Fila Brasileiros get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

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

    Which one drools more, the Fila Brasileiro or the Golden Cocker Retriever

    Fila Brasileiros drool moderately.

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

    Do Fila Brasileiros Bark and Howl? What about Golden Cocker Retrievers?

    Fila Brasileiros bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Fila Brasileiro vs. Golden Cocker Retriever

    Fila Brasileiros have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

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

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

    Fila Brasileiros are very easy to groom.

    Golden Cocker Retrievers are very easy to groom.

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

    Fila Brasileiros 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.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Fila Brasileiro

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Fila Brasileiro 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 Fila Brasileiro:

  • Afador (75 percent match with Fila Brasileiro). Here is our comparison of the Golden Cocker Retriever vs Afador.
  • Cane Corso (76 percent match with Fila Brasileiro). Here is our comparison of the Golden Cocker Retriever vs Cane Corso.
  • Dogo Argentino (80 percent match with Fila Brasileiro). Here is our comparison of the Golden Cocker Retriever vs Dogo Argentino.
  • Boerboel (78 percent match with Fila Brasileiro). Here is our comparison of the Golden Cocker Retriever vs Boerboel.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Golden Cocker Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Golden Cocker 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 Cocker Retriever:

  • Dalmatian (80 percent match with Golden Cocker Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Fila Brasileiro vs Dalmatian.
  • Boxerdoodle (77 percent match with Golden Cocker Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Fila Brasileiro vs Boxerdoodle.
  • Field Spaniel (79 percent match with Golden Cocker Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Fila Brasileiro vs Field Spaniel.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Fila Brasileiro and how the Golden Cocker Retriever compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Fila Brasileiro and of the Golden Cocker Retriever to other breeds:

    Fila Brasileiro Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Fila Brasileiro versus Akita Chow     Fila Brasileiro versus Stabyhoun     Fila Brasileiro versus Pyrenean Shepherd     Fila Brasileiro versus Saluki     Fila Brasileiro versus English Springer Spaniel     Fila Brasileiro versus Belgian Tervuren     Fila Brasileiro versus Greyhound     Fila Brasileiro versus Mastiff     Fila Brasileiro versus Maremma Sheepdog     Fila Brasileiro versus Clumber Spaniel     

    Golden Cocker Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Golden Cocker Retriever versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Golden Cocker Retriever versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Golden Cocker Retriever versus Cocker Spaniel     Golden Cocker Retriever versus Bordoodle     Golden Cocker Retriever versus Sussex Spaniel     Golden Cocker Retriever versus Whippet     Golden Cocker Retriever versus Clumber Spaniel     Golden Cocker Retriever versus Saint Berdoodle     Golden Cocker Retriever versus Patterdale Terrier     Golden Cocker Retriever versus King Shepherd     

    Conclusion: Fila Brasileiro 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 Fila Brasileiro and the Golden Cocker Retriever better suits you and your family.