79 breeds

Compare dog breeds side-by-side

Husky vs Malamute? Frenchie vs Pug? Lab vs Golden? Pick any two breeds and see size, energy, exercise, lifespan, shedding, trainability, and family fit at a glance.

Breed A

Breed B

Siberian Husky

Built for −60°F. Will dig your yard to China. Zero recall around squirrels. Will also be your best friend.

Golden Retriever

Carries everything. Loves everyone. Sheds everywhere.

medium

Size

large

35-60 lb

Weight

55-75 lb

20-24 in

Height

21-24 in

very high

Energy

high

90-180 min

Daily exercise

60-120 min

12-15 yrs

Lifespan

10-12 yrs

heavy

Shedding

heavy

moderate

Grooming

moderate

challenging

Trainability

easy

cold loving

Climate

neutral

Yes

Good with kids

Yes

Other dogs

Yes

Working

AKC group

Sporting

Northeast Siberia (Chukchi people)

Origin

Scotland

Quick comparison

Siberian Husky: Higher exercise tolerance (135 vs 90 min/day)
Siberian Husky: Lives ~3 years longer on average
Golden Retriever: Easier to train