Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever

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

Quick Summary

Below are a few quick comparisons between the two breeds.

Owner Experience - Both the Labrador Retriever and the Greyhound are good for new owners, but the Labrador Retriever is a slightly better choice.
Children - Both the Greyhound and Labrador Retriever are great with children.
Grooming - Both the Greyhound and Labrador Retriever are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
Barking - Both the Greyhound and Labrador Retriever are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.

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Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever

Breed Name	Greyhound	Labrador Retriever
General Details
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
Is Hypoallergenic	No	No
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	10-12 yrs.
Height	25-30 in.	21-24 in.
Weight	60-85 lb	55-80 lb
Intelligence	High	High
History
Origin Country	Egypt	Canada
Origin Year	4000 BC	1700 AD
Temperament
Overall Friendliness	Very Good	Very Good
Family Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Kid Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Pet Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Stranger Friendly	Very Good	Very Good
Personality
	Affectionate Loving	Affectionate Loving Likes To Snuggle Willing To Please
Living Environment
Apartment	Yes	Yes
Indoor	Yes	Yes
Small Yard	Yes	Yes
Medium Yard	Yes	Yes
Large Yard	Yes	Yes
Temperature Tolerance ¹	65°F to 80°F	30°F to 90°F
Barks/Howls	Very Often	Very Often
Exercise Needs
Energy Level	Low	High
Exercise Required	Low-Medium	High
Top Running Speed	45 mph	20 mph
Strength	High	High
Grooming Needs
Coat Maintenance	Medium	Medium
Shedding	Medium	High
Dander	Medium	Medium
Drool Amount	None	Medium

¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.

Instincts & Behavior Comparison
Breed Name	Greyhound	Labrador Retriever
Breed Mentality
Dominant/Alpha	No	No
Family/Pack	Yes	Yes
Independent	No	No
Breed Focus
Distracted Easily	No	No
Average	No	No
Focused & Patient	Yes	Yes
Breed Instincts
Aggression	Very Low	Below Average
Burrow/Digging	Below Average	Below Average
Chasing	High	Below Average
Follow Commands	Average	Average
Fighting	Very Low	Very Low
Guarding	Below Average	Very Low
Herding	Below Average	Very Low
Hunting	High	High
Protection	Below Average	Very Low
Remove Vermin	Average	Below Average
Sledding	Below Average	Below Average
Watch	Below Average	Below Average

Health Comparison
Breed Name	Greyhound	Labrador Retriever
Lifespan
Lifespan	12-15 yrs.	10-12 yrs.
Common Health Issues
Acute Moist Dermatitis	No	Yes
Allergies	Yes	No
Alopecia	Yes	No
Bloat	Yes	Yes
Cancer	Yes	No
Cataracts	Yes	Yes
Cold Intolerance	Yes	No
Cold Tail	No	Yes
Ear Infections	No	Yes
Elbow Dysplasia	No	Yes
Epilepsy	No	Yes
Heart Murmurs	Yes	No
Hip Dysplasia	Yes	Yes
Hypothyroidism	Yes	No
Musculoskeletal Injuries	Yes	No
Myopathy	No	Yes
Osteoarthritis	Yes	No
Osteochondrosis Dissecans	No	Yes
Osteosarcoma	Yes	No
Pannus	Yes	No
Progressive Retinal Atrophy	Yes	Yes
Sensitivity To Anesthesia	Yes	No
Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	No	Yes
Vitreous Degeneration	Yes	No

Appearance Comparison
Breed Name	Greyhound	Labrador Retriever
Coat
Fur	Yes	Yes
Coat Type
Double Coat	Yes	Yes
Coat Texture
Straight	Yes	Yes
Coat Length(s)
Short	Yes	Yes
Coat Color(s)
Black	Yes	Yes
Black & White	Yes	No
Black Brindle	Yes	No
Black Brindle & White	Yes	No
Blue	Yes	No
Blue & White	Yes	No
Blue Brindle	Yes	No
Blue Brindle & White	Yes	No
Blue Fawn	Yes	No
Blue Fawn & White	Yes	No
Fawn	Yes	No
Fawn & White	Yes	No
Liver	Yes	No
Liver & White	Yes	No
Liver Brindle	Yes	No
Red	Yes	No
Red & White	Yes	No
Red Brindle	Yes	No
Red Brindle & White	Yes	No
White	Yes	No
White & Black	Yes	No
White & Black Brindle	Yes	No
White & Blue	Yes	No
White & Blue Brindle	Yes	No
White & Blue Fawn	Yes	No
White & Fawn	Yes	No
White & Liver	Yes	No
White & Liver Brindle	Yes	No
White & Red	Yes	No
White & Red Brindle	Yes	No
Chocolate	No	Yes
Yellow	No	Yes