Is a Golden Retriever taller than a Siberian Husky?
Yes. A Golden Retriever is 1.3 cm (0.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Siberian Husky.
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Both heights are published listings, not a side-by-side measurement, so treat the gap as approximate.
Where these heights come from
A Golden Retriever is listed by the American Kennel Club at 24 in (61 cm), the top of its male range. See all of Golden Retriever’s listed heights.
A Siberian Husky is listed by the American Kennel Club at 23.5 in (59.7 cm), the top of its male range. See all of Siberian Husky’s listed heights.
Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.
More comparisons
Golden Retriever
- Golden Retriever vs Vizsla: A Golden Retriever and a Vizsla are drawn at the same shoulder height: both figures are the top of the male range.
- Golden Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute: An Alaskan Malamute is 2.5 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Golden Retriever.
- Golden Retriever vs German Shorthaired Pointer: A German Shorthaired Pointer is 2.5 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than a Golden Retriever.
Siberian Husky
- Siberian Husky vs Australian Shepherd: A Siberian Husky is 1.3 cm (0.5 in) taller at the shoulder than an Australian Shepherd.
- Siberian Husky vs Portuguese Water Dog: A Siberian Husky is 1.3 cm (0.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Portuguese Water Dog.
- Siberian Husky vs Vizsla: A Vizsla is 1.3 cm (0.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Siberian Husky.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: American Kennel Club (Golden Retriever), American Kennel Club (Siberian Husky).
