English Toy Terrier vs Golden Retriever

Side-by-side comparison — size, temperament, traits, costs, and health

English Toy Terrier
Category
Golden Retriever

📏 Physical Stats

6 - 8
Weight (lbs)
55 - 75
10 - 12
Height (inches)
21.5 - 24
12 - 13 years
Life Expectancy
10 - 12 years
Toy
Breed Group
Sporting
England
Origin
Scotland
Rat-baiting
Bred For
Retrieving

⚡ Temperament & Traits

Scores are 1–5 from breed data. Higher = more of that trait. Barking: lower is quieter.

4/5
Energy Level
4/5
2/5
Trainability
2/5
4/5
Good with Children
5/5
Better
4/5
Good with Other Dogs
5/5
Better
5/5
Grooming Needs
5/5

💰 Cost of Ownership

Based on breed-specific cost data at a moderate care level — quality food, routine vet, occasional grooming, standard insurance. Actual costs vary by location and provider.

Annual Cost
$1,413
English Toy Terrier
vs
Annual Cost
$2,844
Golden Retriever
English Toy Terrier
Expense
Golden Retriever
$1,413
Lower ✓
Annual Cost
$2,844
$2,133
Lower ✓
First Year
$3,564
$18,383
Lower ✓
Lifetime Total
$32,004
$228
Lower ✓
Food (annual)
$780
$515
Lower ✓
Vet Care (annual)
$735
$165
Lower ✓
Grooming (annual)
$440
$480
Lower ✓
Insurance (annual)
$864
$40
Lower ✓
Insurance (monthly)
$72

Over their lifetimes, a English Toy Terrier (~13 yrs) costs approximately $13,621 less than a Golden Retriever (~11 yrs) in total.

🏥 Health Considerations

Health conditions listed are common concerns for these breeds or breed groups. Not every dog will develop these conditions. Regular vet check-ups are the best prevention.

🐾 Temperament

English Toy Terrier

Stubborn, Alert, Companionable, Intelligent, Cunning

Golden Retriever

Intelligent, Kind, Reliable, Friendly, Trustworthy, Confident, Affectionate, Curious, Gentle, Funny, Playful, Quiet, Smart, Loyal, Couch