Labradors vs Golden Retrievers

The Golden Retriever is larger at 65 to 80 pounds to a Labrador’s 65 to 75 pounds. That apart golden retrievers have more fur than a Labrador.
Labrador typically has shorter hair which makes them adapt to water very well. They often come in black, brown and blonde colors. The Golden Retriever’s fur could be a reddish brown or a light golden color. This depends on its genetic traits. Temperament-wise the Labrador is a very friendly and homely dog, while the golden retriever has the reputation of a hunting dog.

The Golden Retriever is heavier than the Labrador and this makes it comparatively sluggish of the two. An average Labrador will be taller than the Golden Retriever because of difference in the bone structure. This and also the fact that they have more muscle mass also make them more athletic than the golden retriever.

A Labrador’s fur is a special two layer type which insulates it very well against varying temperature conditions. Golden Retrievers’ long and furry hair is not that resistant to water. In so far as grooming is concerned the golden retriever needs more care than the Labrador because of its long and hairy coat of fur.

As retrievers are more prone to dry skin, a large quantity of skin oils is required to keep their coats healthy. Labrador, on the other hand, needs to be groomed 2-3 times per week. The Labrador has consistently been the most popular dog in the US, Australia, New Zealand, Israel and Canada. The Golden Retriever on the other hand is predominantly of the British, American, and Canadian types with slight differences in appearance and build.

Labradors are renowned to be a well behaved, friendly, highly versatile breed of dog and make excellent pets. The Golden Retrievers on the other hand are kind, trusting and amiable dogs that get along quite well with everyone, and are not the one man type of dogs.
The life expectancy of Labrador dogs is 10 to 12 years and they usually are quite a healthy breed. The Golden Retrievers too have a health life expectancy and can live up to anything between 10 to 15 years if looked after very well.
Thus we can see that both Labradors and Golden Retrievers are a highly popular breed of dogs, much appreciated and loved by their owners.

Summary:
1. The golden retriever is larger at 65 to 80 pounds to a Labrador’s 65 to 75 pounds.
2. Labrador typically has shorter hair which makes them adapt to water very well. Golden retrievers have more fur than a Labrador and their coats are reddish brown or a light golden color.
3. The golden retriever is heavier than the Labrador and this makes it comparatively sluggish of the two.
4. An average Labrador will be taller than the Golden retriever because of difference in the bone structure.

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