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Compare Golden Retriever and Maltipoo. Which is better: Golden Retriever or Maltipoo or Goldendoodle?
Name | Golden Retriever | Maltipoo | Goldendoodle |
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Origins | Scotland | Germany France Italy | United States Canada |
Group | Gun Dog | Designer Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 3 | 558 | 447 |
Reviews | 16 | 4 | 7 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle breeds. |
Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever |
Maltapoo Malt-A-Poo Malte-Poo Maltese-Poodle MaltiPoodle Malt-oodles Moodle mPoo Multapoo Multipoo Multi-Poo Maltepoo |
Curly Retriever Goldenpoo Curly Golden |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Cross Breed | Cross Breed |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is the largest? | Large | Small Medium | Large |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) | 5-20 pounds (2,5-9 kg) | Miniature: 15-30 pounds (7-14 kg)Standard: 45-100 pounds (20-45 kg), Medium: 30-45 pounds (14-20 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | 12.5 pounds (5,5 kg) | Miniature: 22.5 pounds (10.5 kg)Standard: 72.5 pounds (32.5 kg), Medium: 37.5 pounds (17 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Golden Retriever or Maltipoo or Goldendoodle? Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle height comparison: | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) | 10-13 inches (25-33 cm) | 13-24 inches (33-61 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) | 11.5 inches (27 cm) | 18.5 inches (47 cm) |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1000-$2000 | $400-$2000 | $600-$800 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Golden Retriever or Maltipoo or Goldendoodle? | Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get. | Frequent: The Maltipoo is easier than average to get. | Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows. |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: The Maltipoo dogs have great intelligence. | Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which is easiest to train? | Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. | Maltipoo dogs are easy to train. | Goldendoodle dogs are very easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most alert? | Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. | Maltipoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Goldendoodle dogs are average watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most protective? | Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. | Maltipoo dogs are average defenders. | Goldendoodle dogs are not the best to protect their territory. |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle? Compare temperaments. |
Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy |
Active Funny Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Companionable |
Energetic Intelligent Friendly Trainable |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | Golden Retriever dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle? | High: Golden Retriever dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Maltipoo dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | High: Goldendoodle dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle social needs comparison: | Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Maltipoo dogs are a social breed. | Goldendoodle dogs need for social interaction is average. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | The wanderlust potential of the Maltipoo is strong enough to escape from home. | Goldendoodle dogs have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Golden Retriever dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. | Maltipoo dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. | Goldendoodle dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most vocal? | Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. | A lot: Maltipoo is a particularly loud breed. | Average: The Goldendoodle barks occasionally. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most playful? | The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. | The Maltipoo is a playful breed. | The Goldendoodle is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which adapts best to small spaces? | It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home. | Very house-friendly dog the Maltipoo breed. | Very house-friendly dog the Goldendoodle breed. |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most flexible? | Golden Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Maltipoo dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments. | Goldendoodle dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Golden Retriever or Maltipoo or Goldendoodle? | Golden Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Maltipoo dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which has lowest bite risk? | Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Maltipoo has a low chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which uses mouth most during play? | Golden Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Maltipoo dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | Goldendoodle dogs have a lower than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltipoo bite force: Weak. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Goldendoodle bite force: Ordinary. |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which breed lives longest? |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years |
9-13 years The average lifespan of Maltipoo: 11 years |
9-15 years The average lifespan of Goldendoodle: 12 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which handles climate changes best? | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. | Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which has fewer health issues? | Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs. | Maltipoos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. | Goldendoodles are commonly healthy dogs. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Rare The Golden Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Frequent The Maltipoo should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year. |
Rare The Goldendoodle should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year). |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle health problems comparison: |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Hemangiosarcoma Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis |
Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Epilepsy Portosystemic Liver Shunt White Dog Shaker Syndrome |
Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Von Willebrand's Disease Bloat Addison's Disease Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which breed is most active? | Golden Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs. | Maltipoo dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you. | Goldendoodle dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Golden Retriever or Maltipoo or Goldendoodle? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. | Maltipoo dogs have an average exercise need. | Goldendoodle dogs need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Golden Retriever or Maltipoo or Goldendoodle? | Golden Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep. | Maltipoo dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed. | Goldendoodle dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which is most prone to obesity? | High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | Low to Average: The Maltipoo has a low to the average risk for obesity. | Average: The Goldendoodle has an average risk for obesity. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which needs most food? | 3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | Yes See more. | No See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. What colors are available? | Golden Light |
Black Cream White Grey Gold Apricot Almost all colors |
Black Gray Red White Brown Yellow |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which requires most maintenance? | Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Maltipoo requires average grooming effort. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which drools least? | The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Maltipoo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. | The Goldendoodle is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Maltipoo has a low chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Goldendoodle has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. How do their fur characteristics differ? |
Silky Wavy Shiny Straight |
Fluffy Soft Wavy Woolly |
Curly Wavy Smooth Straight |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which requires most frequent baths? | 2-3 weeks Frequent. This breed has high-maintenance hair and may require a bath every 2-3 weeks. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. | 3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Golden Retriever or Maltipoo or Goldendoodle? Golden Retriever or Maltipoo or {name3 shedding: | Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. | Maltipoo dogs shed none to minimal. | Goldendoodle dogs shed moderately. |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which is best with kids? | Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are kid-friendly dogs. | Goldendoodle dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Maltipoo dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Goldendoodle dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Golden Retriever or Maltipoo or Goldendoodle? Which dog is more friendly? | Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. | Goldendoodle dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Golden Retriever or Maltipoo or Goldendoodle? | Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Goldendoodle dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Golden Retriever or Maltipoo or Goldendoodle? | Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Goldendoodle dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle? |
Yes Golden Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Maltipoo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Yes Goldendoodle dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Maltipoo is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Goldendoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Maltipoos are usually recommended for elderly people. | Goldendoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which is best suited for service work? | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. | Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which has best nose work ability? | Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which is best for SAR work? | Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which is best suited for water work? | Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. | Not really Maltipoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Not really Goldendoodle breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which is best for draft work? | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. | Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Military Service Background
Compare military service history of Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which has most military use? | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. | Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which has most puppies? | 5-10 puppies | 4-6 puppies | 4-8 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. What's recommended? | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. | Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo vs Goldendoodle Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. | Not recognized by FCI. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Golden Retriever, Maltipoo, and Goldendoodle. Which has most recognition? |
American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club |
Continental Kennel Club American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club National Maltipoo Club Maltipoo Club of America |
Dog Registry of America Inc. American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry |
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