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Labrador Retriever

Sporting ยท Large

VS

Siberian Husky

Working ยท Medium

Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky

Side-by-side comparison of the Labrador Retriever and Siberian Husky โ€” 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

Labrador Retriever

Based on apartment-friendly rating

Lower maintenance

Labrador Retriever

Based on grooming needs

Longer lifespan

Siberian Husky

Based on average lifespan

Detailed comparison

Physical traits

TraitLabrador RetrieverSiberian Husky
SizeLargeMedium
Height21.5โ€“24.5โ€ณ20โ€“23.5โ€ณ
Weight55โ€“80 lbs35โ€“60 lbs
Lifespan11โ€“13 yrs12โ€“14 yrs
GroupSportingWorking
Coat typeDouble coat, short and denseThick double coat, medium length

Temperament & behavior

TraitLabrador RetrieverSiberian Husky
Energy levelVery HighVery High
TrainabilityVery HighLow
Barking levelModerateHigh

Compatibility

TraitLabrador RetrieverSiberian Husky
Good with kidsVery HighHigh
Good with dogsVery HighHigh
Good with catsModerateVery Low
Apartment friendlyLowVery Low

Care requirements

TraitLabrador RetrieverSiberian Husky
SheddingHighVery High
Grooming needsLowModerate
Daily exercise60โ€“120 min90โ€“120 min
Daily food2โ€“3 cups1.5โ€“2.5 cups
Annual cost$1ย 500โ€“$2ย 500$1ย 300โ€“$2ย 200

Temperament

Labrador Retriever

FriendlyActiveOutgoing

Siberian Husky

LoyalOutgoingMischievous

Common health issues

Labrador Retriever

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Elbow dysplasia
  • Progressive retinal atrophy
  • Exercise-induced collapse
  • Obesity

Siberian Husky

  • Hip dysplasia
  • Cataracts
  • Progressive retinal atrophy
  • Corneal dystrophy
  • Hypothyroidism

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