Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Golden Cocker Retriever Versus Puggle: Introduction
- Golden Cocker Retriever versus Puggle: Overview
- Golden Cocker Retriever versus Puggle: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle
- The Similarities Between the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle
- Size (Weight and Height) of Golden Cocker Retriever versus Puggle
- Lifespan of Golden Cocker Retriever versus Puggle
- Price of Golden Cocker Retriever versus Price of Puggle
- Tolerates Being Alone: Golden Cocker Retriever versus Puggle
- Do Golden Cocker Retrievers shed more than Puggles?
- Which one drools more, the Golden Cocker Retriever or the Puggle
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Golden Cocker Retriever or the Puggle?
- Does the Golden Cocker Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
- Do Golden Cocker Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
- Can Golden Cocker Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Golden Cocker Retriever vs. Puggle
- Can Golden Cocker Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Golden Cocker Retriever or the Puggle?
- Are Golden Cocker Retrievers good family dogs? What about Puggles?
- How Kid-friendly are Golden Cocker Retrievers and Puggles?
- Is the Golden Cocker Retriever Easier to Train than the Puggle?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Golden Cocker Retriever
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Golden Cocker Retriever versus Puggle. Which One is a Better Pet?
Golden Cocker Retriever Versus Puggle: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle? 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 Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle 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 Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle 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 Golden Cocker Retriever and for the Puggle. 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 Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Golden Cocker Retriever or the Puggle.
Golden Cocker Retriever versus Puggle: Overview
A very important difference between the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Golden Cocker Retriever is a medium-sized dog while the Puggle is a small-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Golden Cocker Retriever belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
On the other hand, the Puggle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.
Golden Cocker Retriever versus Puggle: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Golden Cocker Retriever to the Puggle 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 Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle
| Factor | Golden Cocker Retriever | Puggle |
|---|---|---|
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 15 years |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 20 to 24 inches | 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 30 to 45 pounds | 18 to 30 pounds |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 1/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.5 years |
| Average Price | $1870 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $1500 – $2000 | $995 – $1400 |
| 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 Golden Cocker Retriever 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 Puggle. 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 Golden Cocker Retriever is 80 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Puggle is 85 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Puggle is a better pet than the Golden Cocker Retriever. So, you should get the Puggle!
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 Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle
Below is a list of where the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle are most different:
The Similarities Between the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle
The Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Golden Cocker Retriever versus Puggle
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle.
Golden Cocker Retrievers weigh 30 to 45 pounds when fully grown. Golden Cocker Retrievers are 20 to 24 inches when fully grown.
On the other hand, Puggles weigh 18 to 30 pounds when fully grown. Puggles are 13 to 15 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.
Lifespan of Golden Cocker Retriever versus Puggle
The lifespan of Golden Cocker Retrievers is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Golden Cocker Retrievers is 13.5 years.
The lifespan of Puggles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Puggles is 12.5 years.
Golden Cocker Retrievers live longer than Puggles.
Price of Golden Cocker Retriever versus Price of Puggle
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 reviewing the prices of 40 Golden Cocker Retriever puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Puggle puppy is $1330. The price of the Puggle typically ranges from $995 – $1400. However, the price of the Puggle can be as low as $400 and as high as $5125. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 145 Puggle puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Golden Cocker Retriever is more expensive than the Puggle.
| Golden Cocker Retriever | Puggle | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1870 | $1330 |
| Price Range | $1500 to $2000 | $995 to $1400 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Golden Cocker Retriever and Puggle. For different price points, the charts show how many Golden Cocker Retriever puppies or how many Puggle puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Golden Cocker Retrievers. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Puggles?
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Golden Cocker Retriever puppy or the Puggle 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: Golden Cocker Retriever versus Puggle
Golden Cocker Retrievers do not like to be left alone.
Puggles can be left alone only for a short time.
Do Golden Cocker Retrievers shed more than Puggles?
Golden Cocker Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Puggles shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Golden Cocker Retriever or the Puggle
Golden Cocker Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Puggles do have a very low tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Golden Cocker Retriever or the Puggle?
Golden Cocker Retrievers are very easy to groom.
Puggles are very easy to groom.
Does the Golden Cocker Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Puggle?
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.
Puggles 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 Golden Cocker Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Puggles?
Golden Cocker Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.
Puggles are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Can Golden Cocker Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Puggles Tolerate Cold Weather?
Golden Cocker Retrievers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Puggles can moderately tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Golden Cocker Retriever vs. Puggle
Golden Cocker Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Puggles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Golden Cocker Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Puggles Tolerate Hot Weather?
Golden Cocker Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.
Puggles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Golden Cocker Retriever or the Puggle?
Golden Cocker Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.
Puggles get along very well with other dogs.
Are Golden Cocker Retrievers good family dogs? What about Puggles?
Golden Cocker Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Puggles are good family dogs. They are affectionate with family.
How Kid-friendly are Golden Cocker Retrievers and Puggles?
Golden Cocker Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Puggles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Golden Cocker Retriever Easier to Train than the Puggle?
Golden Cocker Retrievers are very easy to train.
Puggles are not easy to train.
Is the Golden Cocker Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Puggle?
Golden Cocker Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Puggles adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Golden Cocker Retriever or the Puggle?
Golden Cocker Retrievers are very good for new dog owners.
Puggles are very good for new dog owners.
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:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Puggle
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Puggle 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 Puggle:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Golden Cocker Retriever and how the Puggle compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Golden Cocker Retriever and of the Puggle to other breeds:
Golden Cocker Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds
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Puggle Versus Other Dog Breeds
Puggle versus Bolognese Puggle versus Mastiff Puggle versus Alaskan Malamute Puggle versus Bich Poo Puggle versus English Setter Puggle versus Glen of Imaal Terrier Puggle versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde Puggle versus Beaglier Puggle versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Puggle versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puggle versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Puggle versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Puggle versus Beagle Puggle versus Coton de Tulear Puggle versus Whippet Puggle versus Irish Wolfhound Puggle versus Black Mouth Cur Puggle versus Golden Retriever Puggle versus Chinese Crested Puggle versus Akbash Puggle versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Puggle versus Puli Puggle versus Lhasapoo Puggle versus German Wirehaired Pointer Puggle versus Papillon
Conclusion: Golden Cocker Retriever versus Puggle. 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 Golden Cocker Retriever and the Puggle better suits you and your family.