Breed Comparison: Goldador Versus Rottweiler

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Goldador Versus Rottweiler: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Goldador and the Rottweiler? 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 Goldador and the Rottweiler 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 Goldador and the Rottweiler.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Goldador and the Rottweiler 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 Goldador and for the Rottweiler. 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 Goldador and the Rottweiler.

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

Goldador versus Rottweiler: Overview

A very important difference between the Goldador and the Rottweiler is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Goldador is a large-sized dog while the Rottweiler is a medium-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Goldador belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.

On the other hand, the Rottweiler 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.

Goldador versus Rottweiler: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Goldador to the Rottweiler 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 Goldador and the Rottweiler

Factor Goldador Rottweiler
Low Prey Drive 5/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 5/5 2/5
Life Span 10 to 15 years 8 to 11 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Height 22 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Easygoing 3/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 3/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Being Alone 4/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 5/5
General Health 4/5 2/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 4/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 5/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 2/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 60 to 80 pounds 85 to 130 pounds
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 9.5 years
Average Price $1320 $1740
Price Range $900 – $1650 $1300 – $2000
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Cardiac Evaluation (note minimum age of 24 months as requested by ARC effective 8/1/16)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination (note minimum age of 24 months as requested by ARC effective 8/1/16)
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP)
  • Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Goldador 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 Rottweiler. 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 Goldador is 93 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Rottweiler is 69 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Goldador is a better pet than the Rottweiler. So, you should get the Goldador!

    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 Goldador and the Rottweiler so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Goldador and the Rottweiler

    Below is a list of where the Goldador and the Rottweiler are most different:

  • Goldadors have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets. However, Rottweilers have a high prey drive. They do not get along well with other pets.
  • Goldadors are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl. However, Rottweilers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
  • Goldadors are good for new dog owners. However, Rottweilers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.
  • Goldadors can be left alone for some time without problems. However, Rottweilers do not like to be left alone.
  • Goldadors can tolerate cold weather. However, Rottweilers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
  • Goldadors get along well with other dogs. However, Rottweilers do not get along well with other dogs.
  • The Similarities Between the Goldador and the Rottweiler

    The Goldador and the Rottweiler are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Goldador and the Rottweiler are most similar:

  • Both the Goldador and the Rottweiler do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Goldador and the Rottweiler are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Goldador and the Rottweiler can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Goldador and the Rottweiler are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Goldador and the Rottweiler are very easy to train.
  • Both the Goldador and the Rottweiler are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Goldador and the Rottweiler get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Goldador and the Rottweiler are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Goldador and the Rottweiler are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Goldador and the Rottweiler have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Goldador and the Rottweiler do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Both the Goldador and the Rottweiler require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Goldador and the Rottweiler are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Goldador versus Rottweiler

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Goldador and the Rottweiler.

    Goldadors weigh 60 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Goldadors are 22 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Rottweilers weigh 85 to 130 pounds when fully grown. Rottweilers are 22 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Goldador versus Rottweiler

    The lifespan of Goldadors is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Goldadors is 12.5 years.

    The lifespan of Rottweilers is between 8 to 11 years. The average lifespan of Rottweilers is 9.5 years.

    Goldadors live longer than Rottweilers.

    Price of Goldador versus Price of Rottweiler

    The average price of the Goldador puppy is $1320. The price of the Goldador typically ranges from $900 – $1650. However, the price of a Goldador can be as low as $875 and as high as $2700. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 33 Goldador puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Rottweiler puppy is $1740. The price of the Rottweiler typically ranges from $1300 – $2000. However, the price of the Rottweiler can be as low as $100 and as high as $4650. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 365 Rottweiler puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Rottweiler is more expensive than the Goldador.

    Goldador Rottweiler
    Average Price $1320 $1740
    Price Range $900 to $1650 $1300 to $2000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Goldador and Rottweiler. For different price points, the charts show how many Goldador puppies or how many Rottweiler puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Rottweilers?

    A breakdown of the prices of Rottweilers?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Goldador puppy or the Rottweiler 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 to buy 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 a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

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

    Tolerates Being Alone: Goldador versus Rottweiler

    Goldadors can be left alone for some time without problems.

    Rottweilers do not like to be left alone.

    Do Goldadors shed more than Rottweilers?

    Goldadors shed moderately.

    Rottweilers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Goldador or the Rottweiler

    Goldadors do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Rottweilers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Goldador or the Rottweiler?

    Goldadors are very easy to groom.

    Rottweilers are very easy to groom.

    Does the Goldador Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Rottweiler?

    Goldadors 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.

    Rottweilers 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.

    Do Goldadors Bark and Howl? What about Rottweilers?

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

    Rottweilers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Can Goldadors Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Rottweilers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Goldadors can very well tolerate cold weather.

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

    Wanderlust Potential: Goldador vs. Rottweiler

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

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

    Can Goldadors Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Rottweilers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Goldadors can tolerate hot weather.

    Rottweilers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Goldador or the Rottweiler?

    Goldadors get along very well with other dogs.

    Rottweilers do not get along well with other dogs.

    Are Goldadors good family dogs? What about Rottweilers?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Goldadors and Rottweilers?

    Goldadors get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Rottweilers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Goldador Easier to Train than the Rottweiler?

    Goldadors are very easy to train.

    Rottweilers are very easy to train.

    Is the Goldador Better for Apartment Owners than the Rottweiler?

    Goldadors do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Rottweilers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Goldador or the Rottweiler?

    Goldadors are very good for new dog owners.

    Rottweilers are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Goldador

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

  • Goldendoodle (76 percent match with Goldador). Here is our comparison of the Rottweiler vs Goldendoodle.
  • Dalmatian (75 percent match with Goldador). Here is our comparison of the Rottweiler vs Dalmatian.
  • Labradoodle (85 percent match with Goldador). Here is our comparison of the Rottweiler vs Labradoodle.
  • Pyredoodle (75 percent match with Goldador). Here is our comparison of the Rottweiler vs Pyredoodle.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Rottweiler

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

  • Boxer (75 percent match with Rottweiler). Here is our comparison of the Goldador vs Boxer.
  • Portuguese Pointer (74 percent match with Rottweiler). Here is our comparison of the Goldador vs Portuguese Pointer.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Goldador and how the Rottweiler compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Goldador and of the Rottweiler to other breeds:

    Goldador Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Rottweiler Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Conclusion: Goldador versus Rottweiler. 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 Goldador and the Rottweiler better suits you and your family.