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Labrador Retriever

Sporting ยท Large

VS

Poodle

Non-Sporting ยท Medium

Labrador Retriever vs Poodle

Side-by-side comparison of the Labrador Retriever and Poodle โ€” size, temperament, shedding, trainability, cost, and compatibility ratings.

Quick comparison

Best for families

Labrador Retriever

Based on good-with-kids rating

Easier to train

Labrador Retriever

Based on trainability rating

Less shedding

Poodle

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Poodle

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Labrador Retriever

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Poodle

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

TraitLabrador RetrieverPoodle
SizeLargeMedium
Height21.5โ€“24.5โ€ณ10โ€“22โ€ณ
Weight55โ€“80 lbs6โ€“70 lbs
Lifespan11โ€“13 yrs10โ€“18 yrs
GroupSportingNon-Sporting
Coat typeDouble coat, short and denseDense, curly, single coat, non-shedding

Temperament & behavior

TraitLabrador RetrieverPoodle
Energy levelVery HighHigh
TrainabilityVery HighVery High
Barking levelModerateModerate

Compatibility

TraitLabrador RetrieverPoodle
Good with kidsVery HighHigh
Good with dogsVery HighHigh
Good with catsModerateHigh
Apartment friendlyLowHigh

Care requirements

TraitLabrador RetrieverPoodle
SheddingHighVery Low
Grooming needsLowVery High
Daily exercise60โ€“120 min40โ€“90 min
Daily food2โ€“3 cups0.5โ€“3 cups
Annual cost$1ย 500โ€“$2ย 500$1ย 200โ€“$2ย 800

Temperament

Labrador Retriever

FriendlyActiveOutgoing

Poodle

IntelligentActiveProud

Common health issues

Labrador Retriever

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Elbow dysplasia
  • Progressive retinal atrophy
  • Exercise-induced collapse
  • Obesity

Poodle

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Progressive retinal atrophy
  • Epilepsy
  • Addison's disease
  • Bloat (Standard)
  • Von Willebrand disease

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