Labrador Retriever vs Papillon

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

Labrador Retriever vs Papillon
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
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General Details
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Origin Country
Canada
France
Origin Year
1700 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
No
Temperature Tolerance
30-90 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
High
Low
Grooming Needs
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
None to Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Above Average
Below Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
None
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
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
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
Deafness
Thrombopathia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Intervertebral disc disease
Black hair follicular dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Long
Coat Coloring
Labrador Retriever
Papillon
Breed Colors
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