Labrador Retriever vs Golden Retriever

Make an informed decision by comparing these breeds side by side

Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever

Sporting Group

America's favorite breed, known for their friendly and outgoing nature

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Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever

Sporting Group

Friendly, intelligent, and devoted family companions

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Quick Stats: Labrador Retriever

Energy Level

High/10

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Intelligence

/10

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Apartment Living

/10

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Kid Friendly

/10

Quick Stats: Golden Retriever

Energy Level

High/10

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Intelligence

/10

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Apartment Living

/10

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Kid Friendly

/10

Overall Comparison

Best Suited For

  • All Types of Homes

!Challenges

  • No Major Challenges

Best Suited For

  • All Types of Homes

!Challenges

  • No Major Challenges
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Basic Information

Breed Group

Sporting Group

Breed Group

Sporting Group

Size

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Size

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Weight

55-80 pounds

Weight

55-75 pounds

Height

21.5-24.5 inches

Height

21-24 inches

Life Expectancy

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Life Expectancy

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Temperament & Personality

Temperament

FriendlyOutgoingActiveEven-temperedIntelligent

Temperament

FriendlyIntelligentGentleConfidentTrustworthy

Family Friendly

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Family Friendly

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Kid Friendly

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Kid Friendly

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Pet Friendly

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Pet Friendly

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Intelligence

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Intelligence

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Care Requirements

Energy Level

High

Energy Level

High

Exercise Needs

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Exercise Needs

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Grooming

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Grooming

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Training

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Training

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Shedding

Heavy

Shedding

Heavy

Health & Maintenance

Health Concerns

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Health Concerns

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Dietary Needs

N/A

Dietary Needs

N/A

Adaptability

N/A

Adaptability

N/A

Apartment Living

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Apartment Living

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