Golden Retriever tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Scottish Deerhound has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

Confident
Intelligent
Reliable
Friendly
Kind
Trustworthy

Dignified
Friendly
Polite
Docile
Gentle
Still

Golden Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Avoid Scottish Deerhounds as watchdogs - they're not effective.

Retriever

sighthound, greyhound

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

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

1800s

middle ages

Sporting (AKC:1925)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Hound (AKC:1886)
Sighthounds & Pariahs (UKC)

Brown

Hazel
Brown

Black

Blue
Black

Fawn
Cream

Fawn
Brindle
Red
Blue
Gray

Golden Retrievers have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Scottish Deerhounds have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wiry

A Golden Retriever can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Scottish Deerhound can have a litter of 8-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Golden Retrievers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Scottish Deerhounds have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Golden Retrievers typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

The Scottish Deerhound breed is generally very healthy, requiring minimal vet visits. Still, it's important to keep an eye on their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Elbow Dysplasia
Cataract
Hip Dysplasia

Gastric Torsion
Osteosarcoma
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Entropion
Trichiasis
Cardiomyopathy
Vwd
Allergies
Pyotraumaticdermatitis
Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Bleeding Disorder

Cardiomyopathy
Allergies

Cardiac
Eye
Hip
Elbow
Blood
Dna Test For Vwd
X-Rays
Physical Examination

Cardiac
Blood Test
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Allergy Tests

Golden Retrievers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Scottish Deerhounds need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Golden Retriever drools quite a bit, consider a different breed if drool is unappealing.

Scottish Deerhound minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Golden Retriever dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Scottish Deerhounds are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

While Golden Retriever dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Scottish Deerhound dogs are not typically good guard dogs due to their lack of protective nature and weak territorial drive.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Scottish Deerhound, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Golden Retriever requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Scottish Deerhound has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Dematter
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Comb
Deshedder
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-75 pound (29 - 34 kg) Golden Retriever feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 85-110 pound (39 - 50 kg) Scottish Deerhound feed 3.8 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Golden Retriever is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of a Scottish Deerhound is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Golden Retriever is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Scottish Deerhound is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Golden Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Scottish Deerhounds are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Golden Retrievers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Scottish Deerhounds make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Golden Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Scottish Deerhounds are somewhat cat friendly and can be trained to get along with cats.

Golden Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Scottish Deerhounds have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

Golden Retrievers are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Scottish Deerhounds are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.