Is the Golden Retriever Better than the Weimaraner as a Pet? Answer…

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Golden Retriever Versus Weimaraner: Introduction

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

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner 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 Weimaraner. 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 Weimaraner.

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 Weimaraner.

Golden Retriever versus Weimaraner

Golden Retriever versus Weimaraner: Overview

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

Furthermore, both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner are Sporting Dogs. This means both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner 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.

Golden Retriever versus Weimaraner: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Golden Retriever to the Weimaraner 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 Weimaraner

Factor Golden Retriever Weimaraner
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 1/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 11 to 13 years
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 2/5 1/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 5/5
General Health 2/5 3/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 4/5 1/5
Height 21 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 2/5 2/5
Easygoing 1/5 1/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 3/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Shed 1/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 1/5 4/5
Easy To Train 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 5/5
Does NOT chew on things 1/5 1/5
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 55 to 85 pounds
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.0 years
Average Price $1870 $1080
Price Range $1500 – $2200 $950 – $1250
Temperament Score 85.6 percent 80.8 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
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • HYPERURICOSURIA
  • Hypomyelination
  • Thyroid
  • Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds 3 35
    Intelligence Rank (out of 130 Dog Breeds) 4 21

    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 Weimaraner. 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 Weimaraner is 67 out of 125.

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

    Golden Retriever versus Weimaraner

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner

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

  • Golden Retrievers require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom. However, Weimaraners are very easy to groom.
  • 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, Weimaraners have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
  • Golden Retrievers do the things they do with very low vigor. They are not forceful. However, Weimaraners do things with high intensity. They can be very forceful.
  • Golden Retrievers gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them. However, Weimaraners are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • The Similarities Between the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner

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

  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner do not adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner have the tendency to develop certain health problems.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner have a very high tendency to drool.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner 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 Weimaraner are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner are very easy to train.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Golden Retriever versus Weimaraner

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

    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, Weimaraners weigh 55 to 85 pounds when fully grown. Weimaraners are 23 to 27 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Golden Retriever versus Weimaraner

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

    The lifespan of Weimaraners is between 11 to 13 years. The average lifespan of Weimaraners is 12.0 years.

    Weimaraners live longer than Golden Retrievers.

    Golden Retriever versus Weimaraner

    Temperament of the Weimaraner Versus the Golden Retriever

    The Golden Retriever has a better temperament than the Weimaraner.

    This is because the temperament score for the Golden Retriever is 85.6 percent while the temperament score for the Weimaraner is 80.8 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 80.8 percent, the Weimaraner has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.

    The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner by measuring the temperaments of 813 Golden Retrievers and 224 Weimaraners.

    Price of Golden Retriever versus Price of Weimaraner

    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 Weimaraner puppy is $1080. The price of the Weimaraner typically ranges from $950 – $1250. However, the price of the Weimaraner can be as low as $300 and as high as $2000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 114 Weimaraner puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Golden Retriever is more expensive than the Weimaraner.

    Golden Retriever Weimaraner
    Average Price $1870 $1080
    Price Range $1500 to $2200 $950 to $1250

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Golden Retriever and Weimaraner. For different price points, the charts show how many Golden Retriever puppies or how many Weimaraner 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 Weimaraners?

    A breakdown of the prices of Weimaraners?

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

    Adopting the Golden Retriever versus Adopting the Weimaraner

    You may consider adopting a dog instead of buying a puppy. Many Golden Retrievers and many Weimaraners 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 Rocky that is currently available for adoption on Petfinder.com. You can find other lovely adoptable Golden Retrievers like Rocky on pefinder.com.

    Also, like Golden Retrievers, Weimaraners are also available for adoption. For example, Ash is a Male Weimaraner that is currently available for adoption on petfinder.com. You can find more Weimaraners like Ash that are up for adoption on petfinder.com.

    The Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner 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, Jax is an adorable Male Weimaraner on petfinder.com that you can adopt.

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

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

    The Intelligence of the Golden Retriever versus the Intelligence of the Weimaraner

    Golden Retriever Weimaraner
    Intelligence Rank 4 out of 130 dog breeds 21 out of 130 dog breeds
    Trainability Tend To Learn New Commands After Fewer Than 5 Repetitions Tend To Learn New Commands After 5 To 15 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 Weimaraner has an obedience intelligence rank of 21 out of 130 dog breeds. The Weimaraner belongs to the `Excellent Working Dogs` category. This means that Weimaraners tend to learn new commands after 5 to 15 repetitions.

    The Golden Retriever is more intelligent than the Weimaraner.

    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 Weimaraner

    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 Weimaraner over the years.

    Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Golden Retriever is more popular with dog owners than the Weimaraner. 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 Weimaraner is 35 out of about 200 dog breeds.

    Popularity of Golden Retriever

    Popularity of Golden Retriever

    Popularity of Weimaraner

    Popularity of Weimaraner

    Year Golden Retriever Popularity Rank Weimaraner Popularity Rank
    2013 3 33
    2014 3 35
    2015 3 34
    2016 3 34
    2017 3 34
    2018 3 36
    2019 3 39
    2020 4 39

    Health Problems of Golden Retriever versus Health Problems of Weimaraner

    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 Weimaraner 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 Weimaraner is prone to more genetic health problems than the Golden Retriever.

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

    4 health tests are recommended for Golden Retriever while 5 tests are recommended for the Weimaraner.

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

    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.

    Weimaraner Health Problems

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

  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • HYPERURICOSURIA
  • Hypomyelination
  • Thyroid
  • You can find out more about OFA`s recommended tests for Weimaraners here.

    More Discussions on Health Problems in Golden Retrievers and Weimaraners

    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 Weimaraner Breed is Dentition Database problems.

    This is because the Weimaraner ranks 44 out of 49 dog breeds for Dentition Database problems. In fact, in a health test conducted on 62 Weimaraners, 0 of them had Dentition Database problems.

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

  • Dentition Database problems: Rank 44 out of 49 Dog Breeds
  • Thyroid problems: Rank 62 out of 115 Dog Breeds
  • Patella problems: Rank 80 out of 145 Dog Breeds
  • Elbow problems: Rank 113 out of 144 Dog Breeds
  • Eyes problems: Rank 125 out of 182 Dog Breeds
  • Hips problems: Rank 127 out of 198 Dog Breeds
  • The table below lists the common health problems in Golden Retriever and in Weimaraner and the rank (prevalence), compared to other dogs, of these health problems in the Golden Retriever and the Weimaraner:

    Disease Golden Retriever Rank Weimaraner 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 62 out of 115 dog breeds
    Elbow problems 36 out of 144 dog breeds 113 out of 144 dog breeds
    Dentition Database problems 39 out of 49 dog breeds 44 out of 49 dog breeds
    Advanced Cardiac problems 40 out of 71 dog breeds Not Common
    Hips problems 45 out of 198 dog breeds 127 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 125 out of 182 dog breeds
    Patella problems 112 out of 145 dog breeds 80 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 Weimaraner

    Golden Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

    Weimaraners do not like to be left alone.

    Do Golden Retrievers shed more than Weimaraners?

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

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

    Which one drools more, the Golden Retriever or the Weimaraner

    Golden Retrievers have a very high tendency to drool.

    Weimaraners have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Golden Retriever or the Weimaraner?

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

    Weimaraners are very easy to groom.

    Does the Golden Retriever Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Weimaraner?

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

    Weimaraners 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 Golden Retrievers Bark and Howl? What about Weimaraners?

    Golden Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.

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

    Can Golden Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Weimaraners Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Golden Retrievers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Weimaraners can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Golden Retriever vs. Weimaraner

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

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

    Can Golden Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Weimaraners Tolerate Hot Weather?

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

    Weimaraners can tolerate hot weather.

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

    Golden Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Weimaraners get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Are Golden Retrievers good family dogs? What about Weimaraners?

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

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

    How Kid-friendly are Golden Retrievers and Weimaraners?

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

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

    Is the Golden Retriever Easier to Train than the Weimaraner?

    Golden Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Weimaraners are very easy to train.

    Is the Golden Retriever Better for Apartment Owners than the Weimaraner?

    Golden Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Weimaraners do not adapt well to apartment living.

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

    Golden Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.

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

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

  • German Shorthaired Pointer (77 percent match with Weimaraner). Here is our comparison of the Golden Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer.
  • German Wirehaired Pointer (77 percent match with Weimaraner). Here is our comparison of the Golden Retriever vs German Wirehaired Pointer.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Golden Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Golden Retriever versus Boxer     Golden Retriever versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Golden Retriever versus Pekingese     Golden Retriever versus Papillon     Golden Retriever versus Boxer     Golden Retriever versus Norwegian Lundehund     Golden Retriever versus Affenhuahua     Golden Retriever versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Golden Retriever versus Kerry Blue Terrier     Golden Retriever versus Carolina Dog     Golden Retriever versus Belgian Sheepdog     Golden Retriever versus Lakeland Terrier     Golden Retriever versus Japanese Chin     Golden Retriever versus Japanese Chin     Golden Retriever versus Korean Jindo Dog     Golden Retriever versus Irish Wolfhound     Golden Retriever versus Shichon     Golden Retriever versus Siberian Husky     Golden Retriever versus Schipperke     Golden Retriever versus Xoloitzcuintli     Golden Retriever versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Golden Retriever versus English Springer Spaniel     Golden Retriever versus Afghan Hound     Golden Retriever versus Saint Berdoodle     Golden Retriever versus Rhodesian Ridgeback     

    Weimaraner Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Weimaraner versus Stabyhoun     Weimaraner versus Cavapoo     Weimaraner versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Weimaraner versus Alaskan Klee Kai     Weimaraner versus Alaskan Malamute     Weimaraner versus Portuguese Pointer     Weimaraner versus Cocker Spaniel     Weimaraner versus Pomeranian     Weimaraner versus Dogo Argentino     Weimaraner versus Sussex Spaniel     Weimaraner versus Briard     Weimaraner versus Basset Hound     Weimaraner versus Norwegian Lundehund     Weimaraner versus Coton de Tulear     Weimaraner versus Bergamasco Sheepdog     Weimaraner versus Mal Shi     Weimaraner versus Dachshund     Weimaraner versus Shiloh Shepherd     Weimaraner versus Irish Terrier     Weimaraner versus Pomapoo     Weimaraner versus Afghan Hound     Weimaraner versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Weimaraner versus Shetland Sheepdog     Weimaraner versus Shih Tzu     Weimaraner versus Toy Fox Terrier     

    Conclusion: Golden Retriever versus Weimaraner. 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 Weimaraner better suits you and your family.