Bearded Collie vs Labrador Retriever
Compare the Bearded Collie to the Labrador Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bearded Collies and Labrador Retrievers.
Bearded Collie
Labrador Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Height
20-22 Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
40-60 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Bearded Collie
Labrador Retriever
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Canada
Origin Year
1500 AD
1700 AD
Bearded Collie
Labrador Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Bearded Collie
Labrador Retriever
Bearded Collie
Labrador Retriever
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-75 °F
30-90 °F
Barks/Howls
Bearded Collie
Labrador Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
22 MPH
20 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Bearded Collie
Labrador Retriever
Coat Maintenance
High
Medium
Shedding
Medium
High
Dander
Low to Medium
Medium
Drool
None to Low
Medium
Bearded Collie
Labrador Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Bearded Collie
Labrador Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Bearded Collie
Labrador Retriever
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Bearded Collie
Labrador Retriever
Average Lifespan
12-14 Years
10-12 Years
Bearded Collie
Labrador Retriever
Bearded Collie
Labrador Retriever
Coat Type
Hair
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Bearded Collie
Labrador Retriever
