Last Updated: Jun 16, 2022
Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Boxer Versus Golden Cocker Retriever: Introduction
- Boxer versus Golden Cocker Retriever: Overview
- Boxer versus Golden Cocker Retriever: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever
- The Similarities Between the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever
- Size Comparison of the Boxer versus Golden Cocker Retriever
- Lifespan of Boxer versus Golden Cocker Retriever
- Price of Boxer versus Price of Golden Cocker Retriever
- Tolerates Being Alone: Boxer versus Golden Cocker Retriever
- Do Boxers shed more than Golden Cocker Retrievers?
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Boxer or the Golden Cocker Retriever?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Boxer or the Golden Cocker Retriever?
- Are Boxers good family dogs? What about Golden Cocker Retrievers?
- Is the Boxer Easier to Train than the Golden Cocker Retriever?
- Which one drools more, the Boxer or the Golden Cocker Retriever
- How Kid-friendly are Boxers and Golden Cocker Retrievers?
- Does the Boxer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Golden Cocker Retriever?
- Do Boxers Bark and Howl? What about Golden Cocker Retrievers?
- Can Boxers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Golden Cocker Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Boxer vs. Golden Cocker Retriever
- Can Boxers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Golden Cocker Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Boxer Versus Other Dog Breeds
- Conclusion: Boxer versus Golden Cocker Retriever. Which One is a Better Pet?
Boxer Versus Golden Cocker Retriever: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever better suits you.
We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.
Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Boxer and for the Golden Cocker Retriever. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever.
Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Boxer or the Golden Cocker Retriever.
Boxer versus Golden Cocker Retriever: Overview
Both the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever are similar in size. The Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever are both medium-sized dogs.
Furthermore, the Boxer belongs to the Working Dogs group. Working Dogs were developed to assist humans in some capacity – including pulling sleds and carts, guarding flocks, guarding homes, and protecting their families. Breeds in the Working Group are known for their imposing stature, strength, intelligence, and fearless. Because of their size and strength, working dogs require a structured home life and firm, fair, consistent training by someone who can provide leadership without resorting to anger or physical force.
On the other hand, the Golden Cocker Retriever belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.
Boxer versus Golden Cocker Retriever: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Boxer to the Golden Cocker Retriever based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.
When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets
Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.
However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.
Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever
| Factor | Boxer | Golden Cocker Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Life Span | 10 to 12 years | 12 to 15 years |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Height | 21 to 25 inches at the shoulder | 20 to 24 inches |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 1/5 |
| Easygoing | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Easy To Train | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Weight | 60 to 70 pounds | 30 to 45 pounds |
| Average Lifespan | 11.0 years | 13.5 years |
| Average Price | $1530 | $1690 |
| Price Range | $1000 – $1800 | $1400 – $1750 |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data | No Data |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Boxer in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Golden Cocker Retriever. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.
The Better-Pet score for the Boxer is 73 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Golden Cocker Retriever is 80 out of 125.
Despite the higher Better-Pet score of the Golden Cocker Retriever, we still believe that the Boxer is a better pet than the Golden Cocker Retriever.
This is because Boxers are much cuter but you cannot put a score on cuteness. If you could put a score on cuteness, then the Boxer will come out on top.
Also, we are biased in favor of the Boxer :-). We are for the Boxer. So get a Boxer!
The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever
Below is a list of where the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever are most different:
The Similarities Between the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever
The Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever are most similar:
Size Comparison of the Boxer versus Golden Cocker Retriever
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever.
The Boxer weighs 60 to 70 pounds when fully grown. The Boxer is 21 to 25 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.
On the other hand, the Golden Cocker Retriever weighs 30 to 45 pounds when fully grown. The Golden Cocker Retriever is 20 to 24 inches when fully grown.
Lifespan of Boxer versus Golden Cocker Retriever
The lifespan of the Boxer is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of the Boxer is 11.0 years.
The lifespan of the Golden Cocker Retriever is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of the Golden Cocker Retriever is 13.5 years.
The Golden Cocker Retriever live longer than the Boxer.
Price of Boxer versus Price of Golden Cocker Retriever
The average price of the Boxer puppy is $1530. The price of the Boxer typically ranges from $1000 – $1800. However, the price of a Boxer can be as low as $100 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1292 Boxer puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Golden Cocker Retriever puppy is $1690. The price of the Golden Cocker Retriever typically ranges from $1400 – $1750. However, the price of the Golden Cocker Retriever can be as low as $500 and as high as $3975. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 68 Golden Cocker Retriever puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Golden Cocker Retriever is more expensive than the Boxer.
| Boxer | Golden Cocker Retriever | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $1530 | $1690 |
| Price Range | $1000 to $1800 | $1400 to $1750 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Boxer and Golden Cocker Retriever. For different price points, the charts show how many Boxer puppies or how many Golden Cocker Retriever puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Boxers. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Golden Cocker Retrievers
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Boxer puppy or the Golden Cocker Retriever puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
Tolerates Being Alone: Boxer versus Golden Cocker Retriever
Boxers do not like to be left alone.
Golden Cocker Retrievers do not like to be left alone.
Do Boxers shed more than Golden Cocker Retrievers?
Boxers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Golden Cocker Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Boxer or the Golden Cocker Retriever?
Boxers are very easy to groom.
Golden Cocker Retrievers are very easy to groom.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Boxer or the Golden Cocker Retriever?
Boxers get along fairly well with other dogs.
Golden Cocker Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.
Are Boxers good family dogs? What about Golden Cocker Retrievers?
Boxers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Golden Cocker Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
Is the Boxer Easier to Train than the Golden Cocker Retriever?
Boxers are very easy to train.
Golden Cocker Retrievers are very easy to train.
Which one drools more, the Boxer or the Golden Cocker Retriever
Boxers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Golden Cocker Retrievers do have a very low tendency to drool.
How Kid-friendly are Boxers and Golden Cocker Retrievers?
Boxers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Golden Cocker Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Does the Boxer Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Golden Cocker Retriever?
Boxers have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.
Golden Cocker Retrievers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.
Do Boxers Bark and Howl? What about Golden Cocker Retrievers?
Boxers bark and howl, but not very much.
Golden Cocker Retrievers bark and howl, but not very much.
Can Boxers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Golden Cocker Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?
Boxers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Golden Cocker Retrievers cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.
Wanderlust Potential: Boxer vs. Golden Cocker Retriever
Boxers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.
Golden Cocker Retrievers have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.
Can Boxers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Golden Cocker Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?
Boxers cannot tolerate hot weather. They are not suited for hot environments.
Golden Cocker Retrievers can tolerate hot weather.
Is the Boxer Better for Apartment Owners than the Golden Cocker Retriever?
Boxers adapt very well to apartment living.
Golden Cocker Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Boxer or the Golden Cocker Retriever?
Boxers are OK for new dog owners.
Golden Cocker Retrievers are very good for new dog owners.
Boxer Versus Other Dog Breeds
You may also be interested in how the Boxer compares to other breeds aside from the Golden Cocker Retriever. So, see below the links to the comparison of the Boxer to other breeds:
Boxer versus Treeing Walker Coonhound Boxer versus Bichon Frise Boxer versus Havanese Boxer versus Borzoi Boxer versus Welsh Springer Spaniel Boxer versus Skye Terrier Boxer versus Yorkshire Terrier Boxer versus Toy Fox Terrier Boxer versus Chow Chow Boxer versus Carolina Dog Boxer versus Pekingese Boxer versus Canaan Dog
Conclusion: Boxer versus Golden Cocker Retriever. Which One is a Better Pet?
In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Boxer and the Golden Cocker Retriever better suits you and your family.