German Shepherd vs Labrador Husky
Compare German Shepherds to Labrador Huskies. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
German Shepherd
Labrador Husky
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-13 Years
Height
22-26 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
75-95 Pounds
60-100 Pounds
Intelligence
German Shepherd
Labrador Husky
Origin Country
Germany
Canada
Origin Year
1899 AD
1300 AD
German Shepherd
Labrador Husky
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
German Shepherd
Labrador Husky
German Shepherd
Labrador Husky
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
40-85 °F
0-75 °F
Barks/Howls
German Shepherd
Labrador Husky
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Very High
Top Running Speed
30 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
German Shepherd
Labrador Husky
Coat Maintenance
Medium to High
High
Shedding
High
High
Dander
High
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
German Shepherd
Labrador Husky
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
Yes
German Shepherd
Labrador Husky
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
German Shepherd
Labrador Husky
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
German Shepherd
Labrador Husky
Average Lifespan
10-14 Years
10-13 Years
German Shepherd
Labrador Husky
German Shepherd
Labrador Husky
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
German Shepherd
Labrador Husky
