Labrador Retriever

Sporting · Large

Pug

Toy · Small

Labrador Retriever vs Pug

Side-by-side comparison of the Labrador Retriever and Pug — 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

Labrador Retriever

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Pug

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Labrador Retriever

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Pug

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Pug
Size	Large	Small
Height	21.5–24.5″	10–13″
Weight	55–80 lbs	14–18 lbs
Lifespan	11–13 yrs	13–15 yrs
Group	Sporting	Toy
Coat type	Double coat, short and dense	Short, smooth, glossy

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Pug
Energy level	Very High	Low
Trainability	Very High	Moderate
Barking level	Moderate	Low

Compatibility

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Pug
Good with kids	Very High	Very High
Good with dogs	Very High	High
Good with cats	Moderate	High
Apartment friendly	Low	Very High

Care requirements

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Pug
Shedding	High	High
Grooming needs	Low	Low
Daily exercise	60–120 min	20–40 min
Daily food	2–3 cups	0.5–1 cups
Annual cost	$1 500–$2 500	$1 200–$2 100

Temperament