Labrador Retriever vs Blue Picardy Spaniel

Compare the Labrador Retriever to the Blue Picardy Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Labrador Retrievers and Blue Picardy Spaniels.

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

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General Details

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

10-12 Years

11-13 Years

Height

21-24 Inches

20-24 Inches

Weight

55-80 Pounds

40-50 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

History

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Origin Country

Canada

France

Origin Year

1700 AD

1938 AD

Temperament

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Personality

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Snuggle

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Loving

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-90 °F

45-80 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Below Average

Exercise Needs

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Energy Level

High

Exercise Required

High

Top Running Speed

20 MPH

24 MPH

Strength

High

Medium

Grooming Needs

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Coat Maintenance

Medium

Shedding

High

Medium

Dander

Medium

Drool

Medium

None

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Dominant / Alpha

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Aggression

None

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Average

Chasing

Below Average

Average

Follow Commands

Average

Fighting

None

Below Average

Guarding

None

Average

Herding

None

Average

Hunting

Above Average

Protection

None

Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Sled Pulling

Below Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Below Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

11-13 Years

Health Concerns

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Common Health Issues

Bloat

Cataracts

Hip dysplasia

Ear infections

Progressive retinal atrophy

Epilepsy

Elbow dysplasia

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Tricuspid valve dysplasia

Myopathy

Acute moist dermatitis

Cold tail

Ear infections

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Coat Type

Fur

Coat Layering

Double

Curly

Double

Coat Texture

Straight

Wavy

Coat Length

Short

Medium

Coat Coloring

Labrador Retriever

Blue Picardy Spaniel

Breed Colors