German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs German Sheprador – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	German Shepherd	Labrador Retriever	German Sheprador
Origins	Germany	England Canada	United States
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Gun Dog	Designer Dogs
Popularity Rank	2	1	621
Reviews	4	3	0
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Other Names	Alsatian, Berger Allemand, Alsatian wolf dog (UK), Deutscher Schäferhund, Schäferhund	Labrador, Lab	Cross between the German Shepherd and Labrador Retriever. Labrashepherd
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1908 as a Herding breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club German Shepherd Dog Club Of America	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry	International Designer Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc.
Price	$800-$2000	$1000-$2000	200-600

General Appearance - German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs German Sheprador

Size	Large	Large	Large Giant
Weight	Male: 66-88 pounds (30-40 kg), Female: 49-71 pounds (22-32 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	No set
Avg. Weight	Male: 77 pounds (35 kg), Female: 60 pounds (27 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	77.5 pounds (35 kg)
Height	Male: 24-26 inches (60-65 cm), Female: 22-24 inches (55-60 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	20-27 inches (51-69 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 25 inches (62.5 cm), Female: 23 inches (57.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	23.5 inches (60 cm)

Hair & Care - German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs German Sheprador

Coat	Fuzzy	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Medium Dense
Colors	Silver Tan Red Black	Yellow Chocolate Black	Black White Red Cream Blue Grey
Grooming	Average: The German Shepherd requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.	Effortless: The German Sheprador requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	German Shepherds are heavy shedders.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.	German Shepradors are heavy shedders.

Characteristics - German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs German Sheprador

Temperament	Alert Courageous Intelligent Obedient Confident Curious Loyal Watchful	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive	Energetic Loyal Protective Alert Guarding Hunting Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: German Shepherd is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Very smart: German Sheprador is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability	German Shepherds are easy to train.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.	German Shepradors are easy to train.
Playfulness	German Shepherds, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The German Sheprador is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	German Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	German Shepradors don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	German Shepherds are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	German Shepradors are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	German Shepherds need for social interaction is average.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.	German Shepradors are a social breed.
Barking	Low to Average: The German Shepherd rarely barks.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The German Sheprador rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	German Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.	German Shepradors are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	German Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.	German Shepradors are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	High The German Shepherd has a high chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The German Sheprador has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	German Shepherds have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	German Shepradors have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	German Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	German Shepradors tend to escape less than other breeds.
Prey Drive	German Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	German Shepradors have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.
Apartment Friendly	German Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	German Shepradors are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	German Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	German Shepradors adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Labrador Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	German Shepradors do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.
Fighting Dog	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs German Sheprador

Stranger Friendly	German Shepherds are stranger friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.	German Shepradors are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	German Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	German Shepradors are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	German Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.	German Shepradors are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	German Shepherds are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	German Shepradors are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No German Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No German Sheprador is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	German Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	German Shepradors are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	German Shepherds are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.	German Shepradors are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No German Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No German Shepradors are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Yes A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Yes The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really German Shepherd breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Yes German Sheprador breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs German Sheprador

Health Issues	German Shepherds are commonly healthy dogs.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The German Sheprador is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Blindness Bloat Cancer Cataracts Cherry Eye Chronic Diarrhea Cruciate Ligament Rupture Cushing's Syndrome Degenerative Myelopathy Demodectic Mange Diabetes Digestive Problems Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Heart Disease Hemophilia A Hemophilia B Hip Dysplasia Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Lens Luxation Lupus Megaesophagus Myasthenia Gravis Nail Bed Disease Osteochondrosis Pannus Panosteitis Paralysis Perianal Fistula Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Retinal Dysplasia Seborrhea Vitiligo Von Willebrand's Disease Wobbler's Syndrome	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Hip Dysplasia Digestive Problems
Life Expectancy	10-13 years	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	No
Energy Level	German Shepherds are high energy dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.	German Shepradors are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	German Shepherds need quite a lot of exercise.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	German Shepradors need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	German Shepherds don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	German Shepradors don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	3 to 4 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	6 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The German Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Low The German Sheprador has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The German Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.	The German Sheprador is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever vs German Sheprador

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	6-10 puppies	5-10 puppies	4-10 puppies
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Noah
Feb 10, 2021, 5:06:06 PM:
Everything is great except that labs arent affectionate.