English Shepherd vs Golden Retriever vs Rottweiler Comparison
Quick Verdict
Who wins in each category?
Overall Winner
Rottweiler
5/6
categories
Best for Apartments
Rottweiler
3/5 · Acceptable
Easiest Grooming
Rottweiler
1/5 · Low maintenance
Longest Lifespan
English Shepherd
11-15 years
Easiest to Train
🤝 Tie
Most Active
🤝 Tie
Best for First-Time Owners
🤝 Tie
4/6
67%
English Shepherd
3/6
50%
Golden Retriever
5/6
83%
Rottweiler
👑 Winner
* This summary is based on data from our database. Always make your final decision based on your individual needs.
Common Names & Aliases
Breed Classification
Size Classification
Weight Statistics
Average Weight
Height
Average Height
Intelligence Rating
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for intelligence rating?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Golden Retriever and Rottweiler are tied with the highest rating for intelligence rating (5/5), while English Shepherd, scoring lower at 3/5.
Watchdog Rating
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for watchdog rating?
Verdict: Rottweiler performs best for watchdog rating, with a perfect score of 5/5, while English Shepherd, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Golden Retriever, scoring lower at 3/5.
Training Difficulty
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for training difficulty?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler are tied with the highest rating for training difficulty (4/5).
Territorial Protection
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for territorial protection?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: English Shepherd and Rottweiler are tied with the highest rating for territorial protection (5/5), while Golden Retriever, scoring lower at 3/5.
Price Range
Availability
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed is the most available?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Golden Retriever and Rottweiler are tied with the highest availability rating of 5/5, while English Shepherd, scoring lower at 3/5.
Personality Traits
Sensitivity Level
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for sensitivity level?
Verdict: English Shepherd performs best for sensitivity level, with a perfect score of 5/5, while Rottweiler, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Golden Retriever, scoring lower at 3/5.
Impulse to Wander or Roam
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for impulse to wander or roam?
Verdict: English Shepherd performs best for impulse to wander or roam, with a rating of 3/5, while Golden Retriever, scoring slightly lower at 2/5; Rottweiler, scoring slightly lower at 2/5.
Prey Drive
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for prey drive?
Verdict: Rottweiler performs best for prey drive, with a rating of 4/5, while Golden Retriever, scoring slightly lower at 3/5; English Shepherd, scoring lower at 2/5.
Affection Level
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for affection level?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: English Shepherd and Golden Retriever are tied with the highest rating for affection level (5/5), while Rottweiler, scoring lower at 3/5.
Social Needs
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for social needs?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler are tied with the highest rating for social needs (5/5).
Barking Frequency
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for barking frequency?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: English Shepherd and Golden Retriever are tied with the highest rating for barking frequency (2/5), while Rottweiler, scoring slightly lower at 1/5.
Playful Nature
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for playful nature?
Verdict: Golden Retriever performs best for playful nature, with a perfect score of 5/5, while English Shepherd, scoring lower at 3/5; Rottweiler, scoring lower at 3/5.
Apartment Adaptability
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for apartment adaptability?
Verdict: Rottweiler performs best for apartment adaptability, with a rating of 3/5, while English Shepherd, scoring slightly lower at 2/5; Golden Retriever, scoring slightly lower at 2/5.
Lifestyle Adaptability
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for lifestyle adaptability?
Verdict: Golden Retriever performs best for lifestyle adaptability, with a perfect score of 5/5, while English Shepherd, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Rottweiler, scoring lower at 3/5.
Alone Time Tolerance
Bite Risk Assessment
Mouthing Tendency
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for mouthing tendency?
Verdict: Golden Retriever performs best for mouthing tendency, with a perfect score of 5/5, while English Shepherd, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Rottweiler, scoring lower at 3/5.
Bite Strength Rating
Average Lifespan
Climate Tolerance
Health Concerns
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for health concerns?
Verdict: Golden Retriever performs best for health concerns, with a rating of 4/5, while Rottweiler, scoring slightly lower at 3/5; English Shepherd, scoring lower at 2/5.
Health Problems
Vet Care Frequency
Energy Rating
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for energy rating?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: English Shepherd and Golden Retriever are tied with the highest rating for energy rating (5/5), while Rottweiler, scoring slightly lower at 4/5.
Sleeping Need
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for sleeping need?
Verdict: Rottweiler performs best for sleeping need, with a rating of 2/5, while English Shepherd, scoring slightly lower at 1/5; Golden Retriever, scoring slightly lower at 1/5.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for activity requirement / exercise need?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: English Shepherd and Golden Retriever are tied with the highest rating for activity requirement / exercise need (5/5), while Rottweiler, scoring lower at 3/5.
Obesity Tendency
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for obesity tendency?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: Golden Retriever and Rottweiler are tied with the highest rating for obesity tendency (5/5), while English Shepherd, scoring slightly lower at 4/5.
Food Consumption
Allergy Friendliness
Coat Colors
Grooming Requirements
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for grooming requirements?
Verdict: Golden Retriever performs best for grooming requirements, with a rating of 3/5, while English Shepherd, scoring slightly lower at 2/5; Rottweiler, scoring lower at 1/5.
Shedding Level
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for shedding level?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler are tied with the highest rating for shedding level (3/5).
Drooling Tendency
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for drooling tendency?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler are tied with the highest rating for drooling tendency (4/5).
Stinkiness Rating
Coat Characteristics
Bathing Needs
Cat Friendly
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for cat friendly?
Verdict: There is no clear winner: English Shepherd and Golden Retriever are tied with the highest rating for cat friendly (4/5), while Rottweiler, scoring slightly lower at 3/5.
Child Compatibility
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for child compatibility?
Verdict: Golden Retriever performs best for child compatibility, with a perfect score of 5/5, while English Shepherd, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Rottweiler, scoring lower at 2/5.
Dog Friendly
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for dog friendly?
Verdict: Golden Retriever performs best for dog friendly, with a perfect score of 5/5, while English Shepherd, scoring slightly lower at 4/5; Rottweiler, scoring lower at 1/5.
Stranger Friendly
Between English Shepherd, Golden Retriever, and Rottweiler, which breed scores best for stranger friendly?
Verdict: Golden Retriever performs best for stranger friendly, with a perfect score of 5/5, while English Shepherd, scoring lower at 2/5; Rottweiler, scoring lower at 1/5.
Office Friendly
Senior Citizens Friendly
Pet Compatibility
Good For First Time Owners
Service Dog Capability
Therapy Work Suitability
Scent Detection Ability
Search & Rescue Potential
Maritime Work Ability
Draft Work Capability
Military Service Background
Puppy Litter Size
Pregnancy Duration
Breeding Frequency
AKC Classification
FCI Classification
Kennel Club Recognition
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