Labrador Retriever

Sporting · Large

Pomeranian

Toy · Small

Labrador Retriever vs Pomeranian

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

Pomeranian

Based on shedding level

Better for apartments

Pomeranian

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Labrador Retriever

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Pomeranian

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Pomeranian
Size	Large	Small
Height	21.5–24.5″	6–7″
Weight	55–80 lbs	3–7 lbs
Lifespan	11–13 yrs	12–16 yrs
Group	Sporting	Toy
Coat type	Double coat, short and dense	Thick, fluffy double coat with abundant ruff

Temperament & behavior

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Pomeranian
Energy level	Very High	Moderate
Trainability	Very High	Moderate
Barking level	Moderate	Very High

Compatibility

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

Care requirements

Trait	Labrador Retriever	Pomeranian
Shedding	High	Moderate
Grooming needs	Low	High
Daily exercise	60–120 min	20–40 min
Daily food	2–3 cups	0.25–0.5 cups
Annual cost	$1 500–$2 500	$1 000–$1 800

Temperament