A Detailed Comparison of the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky.

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Golden Retriever Versus Siberian Husky: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky? 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 Retriever and the Siberian Husky 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 Retriever and the Siberian Husky.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky 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 Retriever and for the Siberian Husky. 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 Retriever and the Siberian Husky.

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

Golden Retriever versus Siberian Husky

Golden Retriever versus Siberian Husky: Overview

Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky are similar in size. The Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky are both medium-sized dogs.

Furthermore, 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.

On the other hand, the Siberian Husky 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.

Golden Retriever versus Siberian Husky: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Golden Retriever to the Siberian Husky 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 Retriever and the Siberian Husky

Factor Golden Retriever Siberian Husky
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 12 to 15 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 2/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 2/5
General Health 2/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 3/5
Height 21 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder 20 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 5/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Drool 2/5 3/5
Easygoing 1/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 5/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 4/5
Easy To Train 5/5 2/5
Intelligence 5/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 2/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 1/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Weight 55 to 75 pounds 35 to 60 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 13.5 years
Average Price $1870 $1080
Price Range $1500 – $2200 $700 – $1250
Temperament Score 85.6 percent 86.8 percent
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination (evaluations annually for the dog`s lifetime)
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- min age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 3 13
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 4 45

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Golden 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 Siberian Husky. 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 Retriever is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Siberian Husky is 71 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Golden Retriever is a better pet than the Siberian Husky. So, you should get the Golden 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 Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    Golden Retriever versus Siberian Husky

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky

    Below is a list of where the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky are most different:

  • Golden Retrievers do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them. However, Siberian Huskys have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Golden Retrievers gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them. However, Siberian Huskys are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Golden Retrievers are very easy to train. However, Siberian Huskys are not easy to train.
  • The Similarities Between the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky

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

  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky have a very high tendency to drool.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Golden Retriever versus Siberian Husky

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky.

    Golden Retrievers weigh 55 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Golden Retrievers are 21 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Siberian Huskys weigh 35 to 60 pounds when fully grown. Siberian Huskys are 20 to 23 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Golden Retriever versus Siberian Husky

    The lifespan of Golden Retrievers is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Golden Retrievers is 11.0 years.

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

    Siberian Huskys live longer than Golden Retrievers.

    Golden Retriever versus Siberian Husky

    Temperament of the Golden Retriever Versus the Siberian Husky

    The Siberian Husky has a better temperament than the Golden Retriever.

    This is because the temperament score for the Siberian Husky is 86.8 percent while the temperament score for the Golden Retriever is 85.6 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).

    The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.

    Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and are protective of their owners.

    The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.

    With its temperament score of 85.6 percent, the Golden Retriever has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    With its temperament score of 86.8 percent, the Siberian Husky has an above-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky by measuring the temperaments of 813 Golden Retrievers and 310 Siberian Huskys.

    Price of Golden Retriever versus Price of Siberian Husky

    The average price of the Golden Retriever puppy is $1870. The price of the Golden Retriever typically ranges from $1500 – $2200. However, the price of a Golden Retriever can be as low as $100 and as high as $6500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 2668 Golden Retriever puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Siberian Husky puppy is $1080. The price of the Siberian Husky typically ranges from $700 – $1250. However, the price of the Siberian Husky can be as low as $100 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1036 Siberian Husky puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Golden Retriever is more expensive than the Siberian Husky.

    Golden Retriever Siberian Husky
    Average Price $1870 $1080
    Price Range $1500 to $2200 $700 to $1250

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

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Siberian Huskys?

    A breakdown of the prices of Siberian Huskys?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Golden Retriever puppy or the Siberian Husky 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.

    Golden Retriever versus Siberian Husky

    Adopting the Golden Retriever versus Adopting the Siberian Husky

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Golden Retrievers and many Siberian Huskys are currently available for adoption.

    These adorable and cute dogs are waiting in dog shelters hoping that someday someone will rescue them. Furthermore, adoption costs are lesser than the cost of a new puppy. Dog adoption costs are usually around $300. In addition to your local dog shelter, a good place online to see dogs that are available for adoption is petfinder.com.

    Below is an adorable Male Golden Retriever named Bear that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Golden Retrievers like Bear on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Golden Retrievers, Siberian Huskys are also available for adoption. For example, Blu is a Male Siberian Husky that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Siberian Huskys like Blu that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky can both be adopted. Images from petfinder.com

    Archie is the name of another Golden Retriever (Male) on petfinder.com that is looking for a new home.

    Also, Harley is an adorable Male Siberian Husky on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

    Golden Retrievers and Siberian Huskys are always available for adoption. Images from petfinder.com

    You can find more Golden Retrievers and Siberian Huskys that are available for adoption on petfinder.

    The Intelligence of the Golden Retriever versus the Intelligence of the Siberian Husky

    Golden Retriever Siberian Husky
    Intelligence Rank 4 out of 130 dog breeds 45 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After Fewer Than 5 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 25 To 40 Repetitions

    Professor Stanley Coren, the famous psychology/neuropsychological professor and, dog lover/trainer measured and ranked the intelligence of about 130 different dog breeds.

    According to Prof. Stanley Coren, the total intelligence that a dog demonstrates is the addition of three types of intelligence. These intelligence types are:

  • Instinctive Intelligence: This is the natural intelligence a dog has because of what the dog was bred for. This type of intelligence comes from instinct. For example, dog breeds that were bred for guarding will have high `guarding` instinctive intelligence, while dog breeds that were bred for hunting will what high `hunting` instinctive intelligence. However, you cannot compare the intelligence of dog breeds based on instinctive intelligence because such a comparison will not make sense.
  • Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability): This indicates what a dog can learn to do for himself or herself. It includes learning and benefiting from experience with his environment, solving new problems, and so forth. Adaptive intelligence is specific to each dog, and not breed specific. Thus, two dogs can have remarkably different levels of adaptive intelligence even if they are of the same breed.
  • Working/Obedience Intelligence: This intelligence is the closest to what we might call school-learning ability and it is based upon what the dog can learn to do when instructed by humans. Importantly, different dog breeds have different learning abilities. Also, science has shown that some dog breeds can learn faster than some other breeds. This means certain dog breeds tend to have higher working/obedience intelligence than some other breeds. Dogs with high Working/Obedience Intelligence are smart and easy to train.
  • Prof. Coren showed that the Working/Obedience Intelligence of different dog breeds can be measured reliably. Thus, he was able to rank different dog breeds based on their Working/Obedience Intelligence.

    This is important because according to Prof. Coren, 51 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from its genes while 49 percent of a dog`s intelligence comes from the dog`s environmental circumstances.

    To rank the intelligence of dog breeds, Prof. Coren employed the help of 208 dog obedience judges in North America to fill out a detailed survey on dog obedience. This number represented more than half of all of these judges in North America at the time. He also employed 63 veterinarians and 14 guard dog experts to collect data on the personality of different dog breeds.

    Prof. Coren found that the Golden Retriever has an obedience intelligence rank of 4 out of 130 dog breeds. The Golden Retriever belongs to the `Brightest Dogs` category. This means that Golden Retrievers tend to learn new commands after fewer than 5 repetitions.

    The Siberian Husky has an obedience intelligence rank of 45 out of 130 dog breeds. The Siberian Husky belongs to the `Average Working/Obedience Intelligence Dogs` category. This means that Siberian Huskys tend to learn new commands after 25 to 40 repetitions.

    The Golden Retriever is more intelligent than the Siberian Husky.

    However, Prof. Coren noted that a dog should not be judged based on its intelligence alone, that other factors such as sociability, adorability, and compatibility with the owner are other very important factors that new dog owners need to consider when deciding on a new dog.

    The Popularity of Golden Retriever versus Popularity of Siberian Husky

    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 Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Golden Retriever is more popular with dog owners than the Siberian Husky. 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 Siberian Husky is 13 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Golden Retriever

    Popularity of Golden Retriever

    Popularity of Siberian Husky

    Popularity of Siberian Husky

    Year Golden Retriever Popularity Rank Siberian Husky Popularity Rank
    2013 3 14
    2014 3 13
    2015 3 12
    2016 3 12
    2017 3 12
    2018 3 14
    2019 3 15
    2020 4 16

    Health Problems of Golden Retriever versus Health Problems of Siberian Husky

    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 Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky 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 Golden Retriever is prone to more genetic health problems than the Siberian Husky.

    This is because the OFA recommends more screening health tests for the Golden Retriever than for the Siberian Husky.

    4 health tests are recommended for Golden Retriever while 2 tests are recommended for the Siberian Husky.

    Below is a detailed discussion of health problems in Golden Retrievers and in Siberian Huskys.

    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:

  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination (evaluations annually for the dog`s lifetime)
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Golden Retrievers here.

    Siberian Husky Health Problems

    Siberian Huskys are genetically prone to certain health problems. However, breeders can reduce the chances of producing Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Husky puppy that will grow up to be healthy, make sure that your Siberian Husky 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 Siberian Huskys for:

  • Eye Examination- min age 12 months
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Siberian Huskys here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Golden Retrievers and Siberian Huskys

    Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Golden Retriever Breed is Ichthyosis problems.

    This is because the Golden Retriever ranks 1 out of 1 dog breeds for Ichthyosis problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 1770 Golden Retrievers, 33 of them had Ichthyosis problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Golden Retrievers, and how common these diseases are in Golden Retrievers relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Ichthyosis problems: Rank 1 out of 1 Dog Breeds
  • Shoulder problems: Rank 11 out of 22 Dog Breeds
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems: Rank 17 out of 32 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 33 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 36 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 39 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Advanced Cardiac problems: Rank 40 out of 71 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 45 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • Congenital Cardiac problems: Rank 56 out of 159 Dog Breeds
  • Degenerative Myelopathy problems: Rank 56 out of 70 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 58 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 112 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Based on our analysis of data from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, of all known genetic health problems in dogs, the health problem that is most commonly seen in the Siberian Husky Breed is Dentition Database problems.

    This is because the Siberian Husky ranks 46 out of 49 dog breeds for Dentition Database problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 131 Siberian Huskys, 1 of them had Dentition Database problems.

    The genetic diseases that were found to commonly occur in Siberian Huskys, and how common these diseases are in Siberian Huskys relative to other dog breeds, are given below:

  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 46 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 62 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 98 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 120 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 135 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 188 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Golden Retriever and in Siberian Husky and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Golden Retriever and the Siberian Husky:

    Disease Golden Retriever Rank Siberian Husky Rank
    Ichthyosis problems 1 out of 1 dog breeds Not Common
    Shoulder problems 11 out of 22 dog breeds Not Common
    Progressive Retinal Atrophy problems 17 out of 32 dog breeds Not Common
    Thyroid problems 33 out of 115 dog breeds 98 out of 115 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 36 out of 144 dog breeds 135 out of 144 dog breeds
    Dentition Database problems 39 out of 49 dog breeds 46 out of 49 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems 40 out of 71 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 45 out of 198 dog breeds 188 out of 198 dog breeds
    Congenital Cardiac problems 56 out of 159 dog breeds Not Common
    Degenerative Myelopathy problems 56 out of 70 dog breeds Not Common
    Eyes problems 58 out of 182 dog breeds 62 out of 182 dog breeds
    Patella problems 112 out of 145 dog breeds 120 out of 145 dog breeds

    *To learn more about each of these diseases, go to OFA.org and search for the disease.

    Again, most of these health problems can be prevented through health screening. Responsible breeders screen male and female dog parents for genetic problems. These breeders will only breed dogs that are free of genetic defects. That way, there is little or no chance that their puppies will grow up to have genetic health problems. Always ask a breeder for the list of health tests the breeder screens their dogs for before buying a puppy from such a breeder.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Golden Retriever versus Siberian Husky

    Golden Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

    Siberian Huskys do not like to be left alone.

    Do Golden Retrievers shed more than Siberian Huskys?

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

    Siberian Huskys shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Golden Retriever or the Siberian Husky

    Golden Retrievers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Siberian Huskys drool moderately.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Golden Retriever or the Siberian Husky?

    Golden Retrievers require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Siberian Huskys require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Golden Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Siberian Husky?

    Golden Retrievers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Siberian Huskys have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Do Golden Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Siberian Huskys?

    Golden Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Can Golden Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Siberian Huskys Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Golden Retrievers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Siberian Huskys can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Golden Retriever vs. Siberian Husky

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

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

    Can Golden Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Siberian Huskys Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Golden Retrievers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Siberian Huskys can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Golden Retriever or the Siberian Husky?

    Golden Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Siberian Huskys get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Golden Retrievers good family dogs? What about Siberian Huskys?

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

    Siberian Huskys are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Golden Retrievers and Siberian Huskys?

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

    Siberian Huskys get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Golden Retriever Easier to Train than the Siberian Husky?

    Golden Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Siberian Huskys are not easy to train.

    Is the Golden Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Siberian Husky?

    Golden Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Siberian Huskys do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Golden Retriever or the Siberian Husky?

    Golden Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.

    Siberian Huskys are not the best dogs for new dog owners.

    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:

  • Aussiedoodle (74 percent match with Golden Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Siberian Husky vs Aussiedoodle.
  • Irish Setter (72 percent match with Golden Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Siberian Husky vs Irish Setter.
  • Labrador Retriever (75 percent match with Golden Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Siberian Husky vs Labrador Retriever.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Siberian Husky

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

  • Samoyed (75 percent match with Siberian Husky). Here is our comparison of the Golden Retriever vs Samoyed.
  • Bloodhound (75 percent match with Siberian Husky). Here is our comparison of the Golden Retriever vs Bloodhound.
  • Finnish Spitz (78 percent match with Siberian Husky). Here is our comparison of the Golden Retriever vs Finnish Spitz.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Golden Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Golden Retriever versus Spinone Italiano     Golden Retriever versus Lhasa Apso     Golden Retriever versus Sloughi     Golden Retriever versus Jack Russell Terrier     Golden Retriever versus Alaskan Malamute     Golden Retriever versus Brussels Griffon     Golden Retriever versus Yorkipoo     Golden Retriever versus Field Spaniel     Golden Retriever versus Goldador     Golden Retriever versus Appenzeller Sennenhunde     Golden Retriever versus Bulldog     Golden Retriever versus English Springer Spaniel     Golden Retriever versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Golden Retriever versus Sloughi     Golden Retriever versus Bearded Collie     Golden Retriever versus Morkie     Golden Retriever versus Saint Berdoodle     Golden Retriever versus Sealyham Terrier     Golden Retriever versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Golden Retriever versus Harrier     Golden Retriever versus Beagle     Golden Retriever versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier     Golden Retriever versus Biewer Terrier     Golden Retriever versus Akita     Golden Retriever versus German Shepherd Dog     

    Siberian Husky Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Siberian Husky versus Chihuahua     Siberian Husky versus Schipperke     Siberian Husky versus Yorkshire Terrier     Siberian Husky versus Finnish Lapphund     Siberian Husky versus Catahoula Bulldog     Siberian Husky versus Golden Retriever     Siberian Husky versus Australian Shepherd     Siberian Husky versus Mountain Cur     Siberian Husky versus Mastiff     Siberian Husky versus Havanese     Siberian Husky versus Vizsla     Siberian Husky versus Alaskan Malamute     Siberian Husky versus Border Collie     Siberian Husky versus Komondor     Siberian Husky versus Pomchi     Siberian Husky versus Dutch Shepherd     Siberian Husky versus Yorkshire Terrier     Siberian Husky versus Basenji     Siberian Husky versus Dutch Shepherd     Siberian Husky versus Leonberger     Siberian Husky versus Great Pyrenees     Siberian Husky versus Brussels Griffon     Siberian Husky versus Shiba Inu     Siberian Husky versus Catahoula Bulldog     Siberian Husky versus Saint Berdoodle     

    Conclusion: Golden Retriever versus Siberian Husky. 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 Retriever and the Siberian Husky better suits you and your family.