Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Comparison - Dog breed selector: Rott or Golden Flat Coat or Maltapoo? Find the right dog for you
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Compare Rottweiler and Golden Retriever. Which is better: Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Maltipoo?
Name | Rottweiler | Golden Retriever | Maltipoo |
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Origins | Germany | Scotland | Germany France Italy |
Group | Working Dogs | Gun Dog | Designer Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 8 | 3 | 558 |
Reviews | 13 | 16 | 4 |
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Common Names & Aliases
Compare alternative names and nicknames used for Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo breeds. |
Rott Rottie |
Golden Flat Coat Yellow Retriever |
Maltapoo Malt-A-Poo Malte-Poo Maltese-Poodle MaltiPoodle Malt-oodles Moodle mPoo Multapoo Multipoo Multi-Poo Maltepoo |
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Breed Classification
How do breed classifications differ between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo? Compare their breeding categories. | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Size and Weight Comparison
Size Classification
Compare size differences between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which breed is the largest? | Large Giant | Large | Small Medium |
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Weight Statistics
How do weights compare between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo? Compare adult weight ranges. | Male: 95-130 pounds (43-59 kg), Female: 85-115 pounds (38-52 kg) | Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) | 5-20 pounds (2,5-9 kg) |
Average Weight
Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight? | Male: 112.5 pounds (51 kg), Female: 100 pounds (45 kg) | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | 12.5 pounds (5,5 kg) |
Height
Which is taller, Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Maltipoo? Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo height comparison: | Male: 24-27 inches (61-69 cm), Female: 22-25 inches (56-63 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) | 10-13 inches (25-33 cm) |
Average Height
Which dog has a smaller / higher average height? | Male: 25.5 inches (65 cm), Female: 23.5 inches (59.5 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) | 11.5 inches (27 cm) |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Price and Availability Comparison
Price Range
Compare puppy costs for Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Find price differences between these breeds. | $1200-$2000 | $1000-$2000 | $400-$2000 |
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Availability
Which is easier to get, Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Maltipoo? | Very frequent: The Rottweiler is quite easy to get. | Very frequent: The Golden Retriever is quite easy to get. | Frequent: The Maltipoo is easier than average to get. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison
Intelligence Rating
Compare intelligence levels between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which breed ranks highest? | Outstanding: Rottweiler is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Smart: The Maltipoo dogs have great intelligence. |
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Training Difficulty
Compare training difficulty levels between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which is easiest to train? | Rottweiler dogs are easy to train. | Golden Retriever dogs are easy to train. | Maltipoo dogs are easy to train. |
Watchdog Rating
Compare watchdog abilities of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which breed is most alert? | Rottweiler dogs are one of the best watchdogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. | Maltipoo dogs are one of the best watchdogs. |
Territorial Protection
Compare territorial instincts between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which breed is most protective? | Rottweiler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are average defenders. | Maltipoo dogs are average defenders. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Personality and Temperament Comparison
Personality Traits
How do personalities differ between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo? Compare temperaments. |
Independent Protective Alert Courageous Intelligent Loyal Fearless Good-natured |
Intelligent Confident Friendly Reliable Kind Trustworthy |
Active Funny Intelligent Affectionate Obedient Companionable |
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Sensitivity Level
Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference? | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | 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. |
Affection Level
Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo? | Average: Rottweiler dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. | 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. |
Social Needs
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo social needs comparison: | Rottweiler dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. | Maltipoo dogs are a social breed. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? | Rottweiler dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | Golden Retriever dogs tend to escape less than other breeds. | The wanderlust potential of the Maltipoo is strong enough to escape from home. |
Prey Drive
Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting? | Rottweiler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. | 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. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Activity and Playfulness Comparison
Barking Frequency
Compare barking frequencies of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which breed is most vocal? | Low: The Rottweiler barks none to minimal. | Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. | A lot: Maltipoo is a particularly loud breed. |
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Playful Nature
Compare playfulness levels between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which breed is most playful? | Average: Rottweilers, like any other dog breed, like playing. | The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. | The Maltipoo is a playful breed. |
Apartment Adaptability
Compare apartment suitability of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which adapts best to small spaces? | It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Rottweiler indoors. | It is not recommended to keep the Golden Retriever breed in the home. | Very house-friendly dog the Maltipoo breed. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Adaptability and Independence Comparison
Lifestyle Adaptability
Compare adaptability between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which breed is most flexible? | Average: Rottweiler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually. | 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. |
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Alone Time Tolerance
Which dog can be left alone: Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Maltipoo? | Rottweiler dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | 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. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Bite Characteristics Comparison
Bite Risk Assessment
Compare biting potential between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which has lowest bite risk? | High 🔼 The Rottweiler has a high chance of biting somebody. | Moderate ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. | Low 🔽 The Maltipoo has a low chance of biting somebody. |
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Mouthing Tendency
Compare mouthing tendencies between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which uses mouth most during play? | Rottweiler dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. | 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. |
Bite Strength Rating
Compare bite forces between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which has the strongest bite? | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Rottweiler bite force: Ordinary. | Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Golden Retriever bite force: Ordinary. | Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Maltipoo bite force: Weak. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Health and Lifespan Comparison
Average Lifespan
Compare life expectancies of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which breed lives longest? |
8-12 years The average lifespan of Rottweiler: 10 years |
10-12 years The average lifespan of Golden Retriever: 11 years |
9-13 years The average lifespan of Maltipoo: 11 years |
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Climate Tolerance
Compare weather adaptability between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which handles climate changes best? | 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. | Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. |
Health Concerns
Compare health problems common in Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which has fewer health issues? | The Rottweiler is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | Golden Retrievers are commonly healthy dogs. | Maltipoos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds. |
Vet Care Frequency
Which one may need more or less veterinary visits? |
Average The Rottweiler should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year. |
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. |
Health Problems
Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo health problems comparison: | Hip Dysplasia Allergies Hypothyroidism Bloat Elbow Dysplasia Panosteitis Aortic Stenosis Osteosarcoma Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis |
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 |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Energy and Activity Comparison
Energy Rating
Compare energy levels between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which breed is most active? | Rottweiler dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. | 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. |
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Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Maltipoo? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest? | Rottweiler dogs have an average exercise need. | Golden Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises. | Maltipoo dogs have an average exercise need. |
Sleeping Need
Which one sleeps the least/most: Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Maltipoo? | Rottweiler dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping. | 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. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Diet and Weight Management Comparison
Obesity Tendency
Compare weight gain tendencies between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which is most prone to obesity? | High: The Rottweiler breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. | 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. |
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Food Consumption
Compare food requirements between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which needs most food? | Recommended daily amount: 4 to 10 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 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. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Allergies and Grooming Comparison
Allergy Friendliness
Compare hypoallergenic qualities of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which is best for allergy sufferers? | No See more. | No See more. | Yes See more. |
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Coat Colors
Compare color variations between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. What colors are available? |
Black Tan Rust Mahogany | Golden Light |
Black Cream White Grey Gold Apricot Almost all colors |
Grooming Requirements
Compare grooming needs between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which requires most maintenance? | Effortless: The Rottweiler requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. | Average: The Maltipoo requires average grooming effort. |
Drooling Tendency
Compare drooling tendencies between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which drools least? | The Rottweiler 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 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. |
Stinkiness Rating
Compare odor levels between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which has least natural smell? | Medium ⏺ The Rottweiler has an average chance of bad smell. | Medium ⏺ The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell. | Low 🔽 The Maltipoo has a low chance of bad smell. |
Coat Characteristics
Compare coat types between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. How do their fur characteristics differ? | Dense |
Silky Wavy Shiny Straight |
Fluffy Soft Wavy Woolly |
Bathing Needs
Compare bathing needs between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which requires most frequent baths? | 4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. | 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. |
Shedding Level
Who sheds more Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Maltipoo? Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or {name3 shedding: | Rottweiler dogs shed moderately. | Golden Retriever dogs shed moderately. | Maltipoo dogs shed none to minimal. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Good With Comparison
Child Compatibility
Compare child-friendliness between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which is best with kids? | Rottweiler dogs are not the most kid-friendly dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are kid-friendly dogs. |
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Pet Compatibility
Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets? | Rottweiler dogs are generally with other pets. | Golden Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. | Maltipoo dogs are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Stranger Friendly
Which dog is more stranger friendly Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Maltipoo? Which dog is more friendly? | Rottweiler dogs are not stranger friendly dogs. | Golden Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are stranger-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly
Which dog is more cat friendly Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Maltipoo? | Rottweiler dogs are average friendly towards cats. | Golden Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly
Which dog is more dog friendly Rottweiler or Golden Retriever or Maltipoo? | Rottweiler dogs are not dog-friendly. | Golden Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. | Maltipoo dogs are very dog-friendly dogs. |
Good For First Time Owners
Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo? |
Yes Rottweiler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality. |
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. |
Office Friendly
Which one fits better in the office? |
No Rottweiler is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Maltipoo is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly
Which dog is good for elderly people? | Rottweilers are not the best breed for elderly people. | Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Maltipoos are usually recommended for elderly people. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo As a Working Dog Comparison
Service Dog Capability
Compare service dog potential between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. 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. | Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
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Therapy Work Suitability
Compare therapy dog potential between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which excels in therapy work? | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. | Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Scent Detection Ability
Compare detection capabilities between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which has best nose work ability? | Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases. | 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. |
Search & Rescue Potential
Compare search and rescue potential between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which is best for SAR work? | Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog. | 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. |
Maritime Work Ability
Compare boating aptitude between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which is best suited for water work? | Not really Rottweiler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. | Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. | Not really Maltipoo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
Draft Work Capability
Compare cart pulling abilities between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which is best for draft work? | Yes 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 Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which has most military use? | Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs. | 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. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Reproducibility Comparison
Puppy Litter Size
Compare typical litter sizes of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Which has most puppies? | 8-12 puppies | 5-10 puppies | 4-6 puppies |
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Pregnancy Duration
Compare gestation periods of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. Any breeding differences? | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. | 60-64 days See more. |
Breeding Frequency
Compare breeding intervals between Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. 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. |
Rottweiler vs Golden Retriever vs Maltipoo Recognition Comparison
AKC Classification
Compare AKC groups for Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. How are they classified? | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
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FCI Classification
Compare FCI groups for Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. How are they classified internationally? | Recognized by FCI in the Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs group, in the Molossian type section. | Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section. | Not recognized by FCI. |
Kennel Club Recognition
Compare breed recognition status of Rottweiler, Golden Retriever, and Maltipoo. 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 Colonial Rottweiler Club Deutscher Rottweiler Klub International Rottweiler Club |
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 |
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