Labrador Retriever vs Lurcher
Compare the Labrador Retriever to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Labrador Retrievers and Lurchers.
Labrador Retriever
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-15 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Labrador Retriever
Lurcher
Origin Country
Canada
Ireland
Origin Year
1700 AD
1400 AD
Labrador Retriever
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Labrador Retriever
Lurcher
Labrador Retriever
Lurcher
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-90 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Labrador Retriever
Lurcher
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Labrador Retriever
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Labrador Retriever
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Labrador Retriever
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Labrador Retriever
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Labrador Retriever
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-15 Years
Labrador Retriever
Lurcher
Labrador Retriever
Lurcher
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Labrador Retriever
Lurcher
