Side-by-side breed comparison with ratings, health data, and recommendations
| German Shepherd Dog | Category | Labrador Retriever |
|---|---|---|
Good (4/5) | Shedding | Good (4/5) |
Average (3/5) | Grooming | Below Average (2/5) |
Excellent (5/5) | Exercise | Excellent (5/5) |
Excellent (5/5) | Trainability | Excellent (5/5) |
Good (4/5) | Good w/ Kids | Excellent (5/5) |
Average (3/5) | Good w/ Dogs | Excellent (5/5) |
Average (3/5) | Barking | Below Average (2/5) |
Excellent (5/5) | Energy | Excellent (5/5) |
| German Shepherd Dog | Metric | Labrador Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| 50-90 lbs | Weight | 65-80 lbs |
| 22-26 in | Height | 21.5-24.5 in |
| Large | Size Category | Large |
| German Shepherd Dog | Metric | Labrador Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| 7-10 years | Lifespan | 11-13 years |
| #4 | Popularity Rank | #1 |
Confident, Courageous, Smart
Friendly, Active, Outgoing
| German Shepherd Dog | Feature | Labrador Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Double coat | Coat Type | Double coat |
| Medium | Coat Length | Short |
| 4/5 | Shedding | 4/5 |
| 3/5 | Grooming | 2/5 |
| German Shepherd Dog | Detail | Labrador Retriever |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Origin | Canada |
| Working | Breed Group | Sporting |