Golden Retriever vs German Shepherd - Which one should you get?

[@roygunewardene4637]

I love both breeds, extremely loving and very comfortable with the owner. German shepherd's are protective, golden retrieve are playful. I want to have both. Lovely dogs to have as pets.

[@priyavardhanpatel6155]

which one of them drools the most?

[@YoBluePixel]

@@priyavardhanpatel6155for me I think gsd

[@macnichol8531]

@@priyavardhanpatel6155. My retriever drools a lot. Not as bad as a Newfie but enough.

[@Skippy19812]

I've been around German Shepherds all my life but I had a Golden in my teenage years who was the sweetest, most fun loving dog. She was a fantastic companion with a brilliant sense of humour and she never failed to put a smile on my face, even when I was going through some pretty dark times. Both Germans and Goldens are top tier "man's best friend" kind of dogs and it's easy to see why they're both so popular. GSD's aren't the best choice for new dog owners though and you'll want some hands on experience before you get one.

[@BLOCTRO]

Thx yeah I've never had a dog and I am planing to have one

[@yunaslovers]

GSd looks aggressive and scary dog.. GR are friendlier and sweet dogs and attention seeker dogs

[@urlocalsapphic]

​@@yunasloversKey word "looks"

[@liztaaffe6610]

We have a 7 and a half year old Golden that we couldn't live without. She can practically understand anything that's said to her. "look what's in your bowl, Pebbles," and off she trots to the kitchen to investigate. Or going outside for a walk and I say we're going in the car, she immediately veers in the direction of the car. When my grandson visits she hangs around with him, protecting him and keeping an eye - like she's guarding him. She is precious.....

[@kashyapjain8023]

I have a GSD and Two Golden Retrievers (Total 3 Canine companions). I love em all the most ❤️❤️❤️

[@LifewithJennyandtheGoldens]

I have a GR. I have him since he was 5 wks old 🥰and he is now 10 wks🥰. I’m loving every minute with him !!!

[@RetrieverCare]

Yes every minute is worth it :)

[@Don-md6wn]

5 weeks old is too early to separate a golden puppy from its mother and litter mates to go to a new home. They learn socialization and how to play with their litter mates. 7 weeks should be the minimum.

[@gamingwithxander6299]

is 7 months to soon to nutuer ?

[@sajannair7337]

German shepherd Is my choice ,have a strong connect to this breed & grew up with them ,the latest addition is the 3rd one in our family...in the past 3 decades an awesome loyal breed.....🙏🏾

[@ravs81]

I actually have got both of them and it’s been an absolute fun ride…both give the perfect balance of family and guard dog and are best buddies…but small caveat - high grooming required

[@emmahere7087]

Thanks for making this video, I love both golden retrievers and German shepherds, but i think I will stick with goldies :)

[@ranggapranawa1016]

Me too

[@Patatoacter]

My brothers getting a german and I am getting a golden

[@PreservationEnthusiast]

@@Patatoacter Alsations are a lot better than golden.

[@Patatoacter]

@@PreservationEnthusiast but goldens are better because I live in a hot country where alsations are rare

[@johnnybolibekov4603]

Same

[@PetSlok]

Both are such a beautiful breeds😍

[@AnneMB955]

Love my Golden more than anything. So cuddly, clever and unbeguiling. This is a great vid for someone who is not sure which breed to fit with their family. Thx heaps for sharing. 🥰

[@issacchang5355]

Well, that didn't help much. Now it's even harder for me to decide. Thanks for all that info.

[@russellreynolds1152]

I have owned several Golden Retrievers, all were FANTASTIC dogs!!! I have had only one German Sheperd when I was very young, she was a little too rough for us so we eventually gave her away. Both breeds love being with you but as the video points out the German Sheperds are more agressive with strangers which I did not like but some Goldens can be also. A lot of it is how you train them, they both are good learners and will adapt to what you want if given time. Since most my experience has been with Goldens, I naturally tend to stick with them. I also have traveled extensively with my Goldens, they were all wonderful and would go with me ANYWHERE, ANYTIME! THE ONLY DOWN SIDE TO OWNING A GOLDEN (or any dog) IS HAVING TO DEAL WITH THEIR PASSING, IT WILL RIP YOUR HEART OUT!!! Enoy them for all the years they are with you, but remember, they don't get to stay with us for as long as we would LIKE!!! It is BRUTAL SAYING GOODBYE AT THE END! MANY TEARS WILL FLOW!!!!!!!!!!! IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE DEALING WITH DEATH, I DON'T RECOMMEND YOU GETTING A DOG WHO WILL BECOME YOUR BEST FRIEND IN THIS WORLD IF TREATED WITH LOVE, PATIENCE AND RESPECT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@yourgirlniki5582]

I have two goldens! Both are the same age and I haven’t been happier!!!

[@oharaandtara8047]

I love goldens . They are so playful and very greedy on food 😊

[@RetrieverCare]

Haha that is surely correct :)

[@bambiiemii]

Early! I love golden retrievers so much!😊❤️

[@susanscorner2257]

My favourite channel ❣️ I love golden retriever so much

[@RobHegner]

I would love to have BOTH! I've been around animals all my life. Not in a professional sense but just street smarts. Love them both!!

[@Hugatree1]

Golden is a nice dog but my preference is a dog that protects and serves, for those reasons you can't beat a German shepherd

[@michaelmoran7416]

I've had both and the biggest differences come down to the work they were bred to do. Retrievers need humans to have a job. They have very little natural incentive to be difficult or go against the grain other than a tendency to mischievousness (mine loved shredding the garbage) to nudge their humans to be more involved from time to time. Shepherds are more complicated in my opinion because their work is wrapped up in their pack instincts. They have to protect and guide the weakest members of their pack on the one hand and follow their pack leader on the other. A Shepherd expects you to be a leader worth following, and you will have a problem on your hands if your Shepherd decides you're a sheep who needs herding instead. They need consistent leadership from their humans, not even so much as in their schedule as in the way certain things (feeding, signaling to eliminate, how they have to behave on walks, at the park, etc.) are done and what behavior is expected of them for a given task. With a Shepherd, you should be ready to go with them from Day 1 because they aren't built to wait for your learning curve. A retriever is much more forgiving of that curve. Both are fantastically smart and affectionate in their own way, and sadly, both are overbred and have a tendency towards heartbreaking health problems, so be extremely discriminating in choosing a breeder in either case.

[@GailMcGuire-wi5kk]

That was well said

[@ashwinf12]

I have both and they get along fine, even though my GR demands my attention, (by the way your 9 signs of love video.... Spot on!) Shedding times are crazy too! But I must say, it is FUN to have a Golden Retriever! *subscribes*

[@RetrieverCare]

Thanks a lot :)

[@SuperPogacsa]

Got a beutiful little mix of both. She seems to be the best of both worlds.

[@douggraham5812]

We had Labrador Retrievers for years. Now we have Shiloh Shepherds, an offshoot breed based mainly on old world German Shepherds. They're larger, floofier, and share some of the Golden Retriever's more laid back outlook on life.

[@mahalakshmiilla3067]

I selected both and I love ❤ them so much

[@wiickedawesome]

We have a Golden Shepard. Best of both worlds!

[@jennorthrup3726]

Goldens: I have one and he is very cautious of strangers, he is not friendly to dogs that come up to him on a walk. My golden is broken apparently 😂 I would fully expect him to attack somebody if they broke into our home, and I appreciate that about him ❤️

[@WARVIATION]

Golden Retrievers are Definitely the sweetest and love to retrieve, German Shepherds are Sweet and Loyal too, Golden Retriever = friend for visitors. German Shepherd = Guard dog EDIT: Don't Forget Rottweilers, They are kinda like German Shepherds and may even be more protective if u want a rly good guard dog

[@Lucky-e4l]

🤣🤣🤣

[@WARVIATION]

@@Lucky-e4l lol

[@DrOlds7298]

Neighbor had one at the same time I had my Golden,though it was toward the end of my Golden's very long & happy life. It was funny to hear them howling,sounded like two old drunks trying to imitate a dog howling. Very comical. The Rottie as he grew up also picked up on some of my Golden's demeanor. He became a big,mean looking dog. Emphasis on the word 'Looking'!!! As if my Golden was teaching the Rottie "OK....if you're nice to the Humans,they'll scratch behind your ears & rub your Tummy,and that feels really good? And they sometimes even like getting their faces licked,too."

[@WARVIATION]

@@DrOlds7298 lol

[@snehaldias1004]

what should I feed my baby golden retriever

[@CLY-]

I’m getting a GR soon @ 16weeks and am so excited !

[@ronaldlochart8127]

This is an easy decision, you get one of each, problem solved, twice the fun, twice the love

[@bairblossom5003]

No matter what I want a golden. They seem cute, and like cuddle bugs , they also seem funny and I'm willing to be with them. I live in the Caribbean so finding one here will be difficult and expensive. When I don't have time I'll leave him or her with my sister ( she loves dogs she'll be more than happy to care for it.)

[@hanadushi6533]

They are my fav breeds in the world

[@michellefreire9280]

Golden !! I’m super happy . She is really friendly and smart !

[@SandeepKumar-lq8vd]

I have a Goldu whom I have named "Google", thinking that he will find (search) things for me once he grows up. He is less than 3 months old now, and I have raised a GSD earlier too. So, I think that they are both extremely wonderful dogs breeds. GSD is definitely a much more risk taking and much more sensitive dog than a golden retriever, which in itself is an experience that can only be felt and SO difficult to describe. I mean my GSD would always know that someone is coming without a doubt and will always be waiting for that. Whereas this boy is just SO SO SO loving and adorable. They both are active dogs, but a Goldu is much more likely to understand your situation and feelings. So if you want someone to understand you and want to see someone to make your day then go for a Golden Retriever, but if you want someone to do anything for you and to be waiting for you when you come home then go for a GSD. Which breed I love more - without any doubt GSD, they are difficult to handle but will give you the best time of your life.

[@SahilSharma-vr1cr]

Nicely explained. Thank you.

[@RetrieverCare]

Glad you liked it

[@DrOlds7298]

Many years ago when I went to the Pound to get my first dog,I originally went because they had a German Shepherd to adopt. Thought he'd be both a good watch dog & companion. But when I got there,I was told they'd pulled him from the adoption program because he'd bitten or tried to bite one of the staff. But they said they had this 'other' dog I might like to look at? It was a Golden Retriever. Thought 'He's a Big Dog, he'll be a good watch dog & companion,too?' More like a 'Sit there and Watch you' dog. Not one bit of fight in him. But a wonderful companion? You couldn't help to love him,even those who didn't like dogs liked him. This also was the very same dog that once found a litter of kittens.....and decided he was their 'Uncle'? So beloved by our mailmen that when they found out of his passing (He lived to be we think 13-14 yrs old,I had him 11,almost 12 yrs?) I got a Sympathy Card from the USPS Sub-Station that serves my neighborhood. I've had a few other dogs since his passing (one of which I actually had during most of the time I had the Golden...a Stray that 'Adopted' me?) but that crazy Golden I'd have to say was the best one. Even though I sometimes wonder what happened to that German Shepherd,and it's still a breed of dog I'd like to have......I think I'll have to stick with another Golden someday. Or maybe just have one of each??

[@LuvableAF]

Given the choice, a GS 100%. My uncle trained GS for our police force, and he had 2-4 huge ones at all times with him, and when I was young, when we were all camping, I remember being absolutly dazzled, and entertained, when he would show off his dogs Skills, and get me to "take anything, any size" and go hide it in the woods. Damn, the dogs would come back in seconds with the hair clip, or whatever...and I was "sure" they were not finding the thing. And they are super protective, they held a Meter reader hostage in their yard up against the house wall all day in the sun until my aunt or uncle got home from work. (before cel phones invented)😂😂🐶

[@mandyholmberg5106]

I really like both of these Dog breeds

[@sreejitabarma863]

I love both 😊🤗

[@bennyjoseph1963]

I have both the breeds. Best of both worlds... ❤️

[@ghalaalameri9106]

Witch one is better to stay in the outside area of the house?

[@bobbycorrigan7969]

I have both, 5 yrs old female shepherd & 16 week old Golden female, best of both worlds .

[@liortisson8007]

My parents have a German Shepherd and we have a Golden Retriever. They are both female and they love each other and can’t stop playing with each other. Both are lovely breeds but like you said, for different kinds of owners and life styles.

[@RetrieverCare]

Yes they are both very best in their own way😄 We hppe you liked our video! Thank you so much for the comment.

[@nhari_prasad7123]

I want a german Shepard because my father grew up with one and says it's realy loyal,brave,kind and helpful ,

[@esthergeetha525]

After seeing this video I wanted to buy golden retriever I like them thank you

[@hughjazz4936]

We have a golden girl of 11 months. I wouldn't bet my last dollar that she won't bite a stranger if need be. That dog's as sweet as can be with a smile that can melt hearts, but she's protective of my girlfriend and I. Couple of weeks ago I can home in the middle of the night while my gf was asleep and our little goldi barked and growled when she heard someone at the door.

[@mariannemolleur2793]

My two favorite breeds. Just make sure your dog comes from healthy lines, that parents have necessary clearances. Buy a good vacuum.

[@RetrieverCare]

Yes totally agreed.

[@trex2621]

No vacuum can extract GSD hair from textiles. And GSDs undercoat sheds twice a year: from winter to summer and from summer to winter.

[@_semika.30_]

I love these both dogs but I like goldens than German Shepherds... And Can you make a video about the Japanese spitz...

[@bobbycorrigan7969]

I have a 5yr old shepherd & a 12 week old Golden, they are true friends & give plenty of love. Both are females.

[@Latika_asthatic]

I love golden retriever because they are friendly and intelligent

[@ramdarshan4094]

I love golden retriever amazing dog breed

[@8gsridhatrivarikoti364]

Both are the best breeds

[@aiconic10]

There is no "better". Comes down to preference.

[@gaurav._.7]

No offense but Golden retriever too have a great vocals... I have one...he uses it for communication and warns us if someone or other animals enter our place 😀😀

[@pawanpawan6010]

I like greman sheperds yy because they r the loyal breeds and they will love there onwers more then hin

[@godzilla964]

Which one's clingier?

[@tamim1606]

Hi! Retriever care! May I ask you nicely :) that May you make a “Australien Shepherds vs Golden Retrievers? Point Game, I really need to choose one of them..Thank you!

[@soulsynclofii]

You're every video is very helpful and useful 👍👍☺️

[@RetrieverCare]

Glad to hear that :)

[@manojjjoshhi593]

Which is more suitable for apartment living?

[@RetrieverCare]

Golden Retrievers are more suitable for apartments than German Shepherds. But make sure to take them outside every day for walks.

[@Elodiee_]

Ty for the video!

[@debrafirestone861]

I would get a golden over a Shepard any day

[@Jiminie_1319]

I'm getting a golden retriever cuz we are in an apartment... That's the reason... But i love German Shepherd the most in the comparison of these two.

[@FireStoneheart-fj4yo]

Bruh, now I’m glad I chose the right dogs and know why they bark a lot, I have both dogs😂, they sometimes bark at each other, but other times they act wholesome with each other☺️ They comfort me when I cry(sometimes both but most of the time only one does) I named them Charlie and ace(ace for German Shepard, Charlie for golden retriever, they’re so cute☺️😁 Charlie is a girl and ace is a boy

[@marianamontesinos3050]

🤔i'm not sure yet but the video helped thanks 🙂

[@mr.dogfather9889]

I have both of them❤

[@MrsT00]

I have both. Lucky me.😁

[@rosac5951]

I have one of each and wouldn’t have it any other way!!

[@timwilmer7963]

Our German Shepherd is about to have a litter of Golden Shepherd's. They will be here around the 1st or 2nd week of November here in Indiana.

[@Mona911Mona]

Very good video,😊

[@dahoodcreatorzz801]

Guys I'm so not sure what to get a German or a golden retriever for like playing and leash walking and playing fetch ( comment what to vote for)

[@PLAVACEK321]

I love my Golden retriver.

[@anilrath9503]

What if, You are blessed with both 💪🏼😊

[@RetrieverCare]

That would be so great :)

[@pampachowdhury6833]

I have both of them

[@scottbarr4249]

Get both! 😀

[@neilbright5346]

So many videos say goldens dont bark much, ours barks loads, and soo loud! But hes a beaut in every other way

[@RetrieverCare]

No they do bark but not much when compared to other loud breeds😄 We hope we were of any help! Thank you so much for this comment❤

[@ncyng6764]

Gsd and golden retriever both are great

[@hitanshukhodakiya6517]

My golden retriever puppy Growl's so much so what can I do to stop him

[@shraddhapandey8425]

Dogs have many types of growls. Some growls are playful;, some scared and some aggressive. If it happens in situations that are new to your dog, then its probably fear or aggression, but if it happen while you play with your dog, or rub his belly extremely fast, it's a playful growl.

[@johnbeck5795]

I'd have one of each plus a Newfoundland. Get them as 8 week puppies, get them social with each other and keep the exercise constant, along with good diet. Its not the dog, its always the human guardian.

[@RetrieverCare]

Haha correct!

[@MoreAnarchylol]

Can you make a dachshund vs golden retriever?

[@aarush5101]

I have a American golden retriever he is very very lovely dog breeds ever

[@arenadiavantmusica]

I love every Goldenritchver❤😊

[@RetrieverCare]

I know they are the absolute Best :)

[@piyushsopory5817]

Some general statements made that is not correct 1. Gsd dont need regular bath unless they are outdoors a lot it will make the skin dry. 2.Not all GSd bark a lot. I cant say what makes them bark, mine is not a big barker. 3. Destructive behavior comes from letting the dog be the alpha and can happen with any breed more or less

[@emmarollinson7947]

The alpha theory has been debunked by experts for a while now.

[@aiswaryalakshmia4070]

Golden retriever 🥰

[@davidcowie7117]

Got a golden pup big had full but all worth it but it has a sharp play bite on my other dog (and he’s very short tempered) what do I do? How do I stop this?

[@liztaaffe6610]

But German Shepherd and collie would be my next choice :)

[@samairaa_17]

Always a golden retriever

[@Magnetix_illit]

I will get a golden retriever I love them.

[@RetrieverCare]

They are surely the best :)

[@LegendGamer-qq9fk]

I love my golden retriever more than everything

[@RetrieverCare]

Your golden must be so lucky :)

[@mandyholmberg5106]

I met a golden retriever at a Portland Oregon Rose City classic dog show

[@giovannisingergs4159]

I'm looking for a friendly dog so I think the golden retriever is the one for me

[@rohinipawar377]

Ofcourse golden retriever cause I am having a golden retriever and I love him alot😘❤

[@Stuff_And_Things]

My dog is a mix of these two. Highly intelligent and is so excited to figure out what I'm asking him to do and when I figure out what he's asking of me. He does tend to be very defensive against anything going on within his self identified perimeter, (which is way bigger than our yard), but usually responds to "its ok"...for a few minutes at least. Interesting thing, he's the first dog I've ever had that, if he is sick at the stomach, will hop into the bathtub to throw up when he can't get outside. Every other dog I've had would do it where they were at the time and try to hide it. I never trained him for that but damn, it makes clean up easy. I don't even know how you would train a dog to do something like that. Anyone know? He's getting old and its a thing I'd certainly like my next dog to know to do.

[@douggraham5812]

If you figure out how to train dogs to do this, you'll make a fortune.

[@w1z4rd9]

I think your dog is gifted sir

[@ThamsanqaNsingo-r8d]

I❤ both of them

[@ghalaalameri9106]

I’m planning to get a dog! But I’m gonnna leave it in the outside part of our house so i dont know which dog is better for outside area and i dont wanna get a golden cuz i dont think there gonna like it out side but I’m gonna build them a small house outside so dunno what to get but probably German Shepard but there gonna bark a lot that’s what I’m scared of and i will spend a lot of time with them so ye.

[@savingpeace8452]

Getting a golden shepherd in 3 days will be interesting to see what personality he has and if he is a mix of both or takes after one or the other. He is black and looks like a golden retriever puppy very cute fluffy floppy ears and hard to see any Shepard in him at all. I’ve had a golden shepherd before who was also black but with the tan of the German shepherd on her leg feather fluff and big floofy tail. She was very clearly a golden retriever cross with a German shepherd in her looks she was very intelligent intuitive protective but also gentle with all living beings even hedgehogs and kittens and rabbits but she was a barker when she got excited the German shepherd high pitch excited bark was sooooo annoying it was very hard to stop her barking once she was amped up. She barked continuously while playing also while other dogs played she barked if she wanted to come in the door or go out and continuously in the car when going for a walk also if the leash came out the bark came out it was her one problem behaviour that I just never could stop it seemed like excited barking was possibly her most favourite activity in the world she would even bark bark bark while swimming and with a ball in her mouth. To tell us when someone was at the door a low single bark was her way and she wasn’t much of alert barker a growl meant something was very wrong and I only heard her growl once in her life I think. Very intelligent highly trainable instinctively gentle with children elderly and small animals was a fantastic mum to a puppy my Flatmate got later. I never saw aggression with other dogs but she would tell young dogs off for jumping biting and things like that that were none of her business she would run over to strangers with a young dog jumping on them and tell it off then walk off it was like she thought her job in life was to protect all humans from puppy’s or to teach all puppies how to behave respectfully with humans. She passed away of hemangiosacoms at 11 Rest In Peace beautiful girl

[@marlenewalker3489]

Life is Golden

[@savesta304]

Buy golden retriever if u want ur dog to play with strangers 😂 buy gsd if u want ur dog to be friends with u , your family

[@Pip211]

I like both German shepared is a only a lil faster but agility is better on golden retriever

[@AshokKumar-xr4rr]

GSD

[@goldenbelief101]

my golden is just the opposite of the typical golden retriever. :(

[@dr.serotonin.25yearsago85]

Always Allrounder Gsd 🔥 Most of cmts favours abt GR but fact is when some stranger attacks u Goldie 😂😂 Run, it's not true love right 😂 But gsd fight till die Gsd is playful, intelligent, mostly loyal, protective, Active....all d above he know how to behave based on situation...if u mingle with some stranger he 2 get attach with them...if they mess with u definitely, he ll kill him 😂 Female gsd is much more better thn male ❤️

[@premkumar203]

My golden retriever puppy not eating food he is 2.5 months.. please help me.