Labrador Retriever

Sporting · Large

Vizsla

Sporting · Medium

Labrador Retriever vs Vizsla

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

Vizsla

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Labrador Retriever

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Vizsla

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Vizsla

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Vizsla
Size	Large	Medium
Height	21.5–24.5″	21–24″
Weight	55–80 lbs	44–60 lbs
Lifespan	11–13 yrs	12–14 yrs
Group	Sporting	Sporting
Coat type	Double coat, short and dense	Short, smooth, dense, no undercoat

Temperament & behavior

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

Compatibility

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

Care requirements

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Vizsla
Shedding	High	Low
Grooming needs	Low	Very Low
Daily exercise	60–120 min	60–120 min
Daily food	2–3 cups	2–3 cups
Annual cost	$1 500–$2 500	$1 300–$2 200

Temperament