Is the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Perdiguero de Burgos better for families with children?

The Perdiguero de Burgos tends to be the more naturally child-friendly of the two, though both can do well in family homes with early socialization.

Which sheds more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Perdiguero de Burgos?

The Curly-Coated Retriever and Perdiguero de Burgos shed a similar amount (medium).

Which is easier to train, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Perdiguero de Burgos?

Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.

Is Curly-Coated Retriever or Perdiguero de Burgos bigger?

Curly-Coated Retriever and Perdiguero de Burgos are a similar size (Large).

Which barks more, Curly-Coated Retriever or Perdiguero de Burgos?

Both bark a similar amount (low).

Which is better for apartment living, Curly-Coated Retriever or Perdiguero de Burgos?

For apartment or apartment living, Curly-Coated Retriever and Perdiguero de Burgos are an even match — either can work well.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Perdiguero de Burgos: Compared

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Perdiguero de Burgos: full comparison

Trait	Curly-Coated Retriever	Perdiguero de Burgos
Size	Large	Large
Energy level	High	High
Trainability	Medium	Medium
Friendliness	Medium	High
Good with children	Medium	High
Grooming needs	Low	Low
Shedding	Medium	Medium
Barking	Low	Low
Protectiveness	Medium	Medium
Adaptability	Medium	Medium
Typical lifespan	12 years	12 years
Hypoallergenic	No	No

Size and living space

The Curly-Coated Retriever is a big, substantial dog that does best in a larger home with room to stretch out, ideally with access to a yard. By comparison, the Perdiguero de Burgos is a big, substantial dog that does best in a larger home with room to stretch out, ideally with access to a yard. Because they are a similar size, neither has a clear space advantage — both will suit the same kind of home.

Exercise and energy needs

The Curly-Coated Retriever needs real exercise every single day to stay balanced. The Perdiguero de Burgos needs real exercise every single day to stay balanced. Their exercise needs are broadly the same, so this is unlikely to be a deciding factor.

Grooming and shedding

The Curly-Coated Retriever needs minimal coat care, just a weekly once-over and sheds moderately, with heavier blowouts as the seasons turn. The Perdiguero de Burgos needs minimal coat care, just a weekly once-over and sheds moderately, with heavier blowouts as the seasons turn. Grooming upkeep is similar for both.

Temperament, training and family life

The Curly-Coated Retriever is reasonably trainable with regular, positive sessions, keeps fairly quiet, barking occasionally and usually does well with children given socialization and supervision. The Perdiguero de Burgos is reasonably trainable with regular, positive sessions, keeps fairly quiet, barking occasionally and is reliably good with children and a solid family choice. On guarding instinct, Curly-Coated Retriever will alert you to visitors but is not an aggressive guardian, whereas Perdiguero de Burgos will alert you to visitors but is not an aggressive guardian.

Which is better for…

For apartment or apartment living, Curly-Coated Retriever and Perdiguero de Burgos are an even match — either can work well.
For families with young children, Perdiguero de Burgos has the edge, being the more naturally child-friendly and sociable of the two.
For first-time dog owners, Curly-Coated Retriever and Perdiguero de Burgos are an even match — either can work well.
For being left alone during the workday, Curly-Coated Retriever has the edge, coping better with independence and being quieter when unsupervised.
For allergy sufferers, Curly-Coated Retriever and Perdiguero de Burgos are an even match — either can work well.

Which should you choose?

Choose the Curly-Coated Retriever if you simply prefer the breed — it's very closely matched with the Perdiguero de Burgos on temperament, size and care.

Choose the Perdiguero de Burgos if you want the more child-friendly companion or you want a more outgoing, sociable dog.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Perdiguero de Burgos better for families with children?: The Perdiguero de Burgos tends to be the more naturally child-friendly of the two, though both can do well in family homes with early socialization.
Which sheds more, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Perdiguero de Burgos?: The Curly-Coated Retriever and Perdiguero de Burgos shed a similar amount (medium).
Which is easier to train, the Curly-Coated Retriever or the Perdiguero de Burgos?: Both breeds have comparable trainability. Consistency and positive reinforcement work well for each.
Is Curly-Coated Retriever or Perdiguero de Burgos bigger?: Curly-Coated Retriever and Perdiguero de Burgos are a similar size (Large).
Which barks more, Curly-Coated Retriever or Perdiguero de Burgos?: Both bark a similar amount (low).
Which is better for apartment living, Curly-Coated Retriever or Perdiguero de Burgos?: For apartment or apartment living, Curly-Coated Retriever and Perdiguero de Burgos are an even match — either can work well.

Curly-Coated Retriever vs Perdiguero de Burgos