Labrador Retriever vs White Shepherd
Compare the Labrador Retriever to the White Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Labrador Retrievers and White Shepherds.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Labrador Retriever and the White Shepherd are good for new owners, but the Labrador Retriever is a slightly better choice.
- Children - Both the Labrador Retriever and White Shepherd are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Labrador Retriever and White Shepherd are very low maintenance and easy to groom.
- Barking - Both the Labrador Retriever and White Shepherd are very vocal and will bark/howl frequently.
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| Breed Name | Labrador Retriever | White Shepherd |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Height | 21-24 in. | 22-26 in. |
| Weight | 55-80 lb | 77-85 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Canada | Germany |
| Origin Year | 1700 AD | 1882 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Medium Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 30°F to 90°F | 40°F to 85°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | High |
| Exercise Required | High | High |
| Top Running Speed | 20 mph | 30 mph |
| Strength | High | High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Medium | Medium-High |
| Shedding | High | High |
| Dander | Medium | High |
| Drool Amount | Medium | 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.
| Breed Name | Labrador Retriever | White Shepherd |
| 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 | Below Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Below Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Below Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | High |
| Fighting | Very Low | Below Average |
| Guarding | Very Low | High |
| Herding | Very Low | High |
| Hunting | High | High |
| Protection | Very Low | High |
| Remove Vermin | Below Average | Below Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Below Average |
| Watch | Below Average | High |
| Breed Name | Labrador Retriever | White Shepherd |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 10-12 yrs. | 10-12 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Acute Moist Dermatitis | Yes | No |
| Allergies | No | Yes |
| Bloat | Yes | Yes |
| Cataracts | Yes | No |
| Cold Tail | Yes | No |
| Ear Infections | Yes | No |
| Elbow Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Epilepsy | Yes | No |
| Hip Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Joint Dysplasia | No | Yes |
| Myopathy | Yes | No |
| Osteochondrosis Dissecans | Yes | No |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Labrador Retriever | White Shepherd |
| Coat | ||
| Fur | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Double Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Chocolate | Yes | No |
| Yellow | Yes | No |
| White | No | Yes |