Labrador Retriever vs Welsh Terrier
Compare the Labrador Retriever to the Welsh Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Labrador Retrievers and Welsh Terriers.
Labrador Retriever
Welsh Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
14-15 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
20-21 Pounds
Intelligence
Labrador Retriever
Welsh Terrier
Origin Country
Canada
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1700 AD
1881 AD
Labrador Retriever
Welsh Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Labrador Retriever
Welsh Terrier
Labrador Retriever
Welsh Terrier
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-90 °F
40-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Labrador Retriever
Welsh Terrier
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium
Labrador Retriever
Welsh Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Medium
High
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
None
Labrador Retriever
Welsh Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Labrador Retriever
Welsh Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Labrador Retriever
Welsh Terrier
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Labrador Retriever
Welsh Terrier
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
12-14 Years
Labrador Retriever
Welsh Terrier
Labrador Retriever
Welsh Terrier
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Curly
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short
Medium
Labrador Retriever
Welsh Terrier
