Bouvier Des Flandres vs Labrador Retriever

Compare the Bouvier Des Flandres to the Labrador Retriever. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bouvier Des Flandres and Labrador Retrievers.

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

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General Details

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Yes

Lifespan

10-12 Years

Height

23-28 Inches

21-24 Inches

Weight

60-100 Pounds

55-80 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

Origin Country

Belgium

Canada

Origin Year

1912 AD

1700 AD

Temperament

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Below Average

Above Average

Personality

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

Traits

Needy

Stubborn

Affectionate

Loving

Snuggle

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

20-75 °F

30-90 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

Energy Level

Medium

High

Exercise Required

Medium

High

Top Running Speed

18 MPH

20 MPH

Strength

High to Very High

High

Grooming Needs

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

Coat Maintenance

High

Medium

Shedding

Medium

High

Dander

Medium

Drool

Low

Medium

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Yes

Breed Focus

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

Aggression

Below Average

None

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Chasing

Above Average

Below Average

Follow Commands

Below Average

Average

Fighting

Average

None

Guarding

Average

None

Herding

Average

None

Hunting

Below Average

Above Average

Protection

Above Average

None

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Sled Pulling

Above Average

Below Average

Watch / Guardian

Above Average

Below Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

Health Concerns

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

Common Health Issues

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Elbow dysplasia

Glaucoma

Heart problems

Bloat

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Ear infections

Progressive retinal atrophy

Epilepsy

Elbow dysplasia

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Tricuspid valve dysplasia

Myopathy

Acute moist dermatitis

Cold tail

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

Coat Type

Hair

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Coat Texture

Rough

Straight

Coat Length

Medium

Short

Coat Coloring

Bouvier Des Flandres

Labrador Retriever

Breed Colors