The bodies of these two breeds are very different. PD's hair is very short and reddish. This is fine in the summer, but sometimes he shivers on cold winter nights. KD. on the other hand, has long flowing blonde hair and is therefore, more suitable for living in the outdoors. She copes with the seasonal changes seemingly unaffected. Another way their bodies are different is in size. The Dachshund has a very small, but long body with short legs, while the Golden Retriever on the other hand, is tall and has longer legs. Their barks also sound different, and coincide with their size. KD has very loud volume with deep a bark, while PD has just a little less volume with a more shrill yapping bark. Another important difference between these two breeds is the health problems that their history tells us they could experience. The Dachshund typically can have back problems. This is probably a result of the two extra vertebrae that make up their long backs. In contrast, history has shown the Golden Retriever experiences hip problems. This is probably a result of their large frames and various genetic attributes.