Side-by-side breed comparison with ratings, health data, and recommendations
| Australian Shepherd | Category | Labrador Retriever |
|---|---|---|
Average (3/5) | Shedding | Good (4/5) |
Average (3/5) | Grooming | Below Average (2/5) |
Excellent (5/5) | Exercise | Excellent (5/5) |
Good (4/5) | Trainability | Excellent (5/5) |
Good (4/5) | Good w/ Kids | Excellent (5/5) |
Good (4/5) | Good w/ Dogs | Excellent (5/5) |
Average (3/5) | Barking | Below Average (2/5) |
Excellent (5/5) | Energy | Excellent (5/5) |
| Australian Shepherd | Metric | Labrador Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| 40-65 lbs | Weight | 65-80 lbs |
| 18-23 in | Height | 21.5-24.5 in |
| Medium | Size Category | Large |
| Australian Shepherd | Metric | Labrador Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| 12-15 years | Lifespan | 11-13 years |
| #15 | Popularity Rank | #1 |
Smart, Work-Oriented, Exuberant
Friendly, Active, Outgoing
| Australian Shepherd | Feature | Labrador Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Double coat | Coat Type | Double coat |
| Medium | Coat Length | Short |
| 3/5 | Shedding | 4/5 |
| 3/5 | Grooming | 2/5 |
| Australian Shepherd | Detail | Labrador Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Origin | Canada |
| Herding | Breed Group | Sporting |