Akbash Dog vs Labrador Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Akbash Dog	Labrador Retriever
Origins	Turkey	England Canada
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Group	Guard Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	192	1
Reviews	1	3
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Other Names	Akbash dog, Akbaş Çoban Köpeği, Coban Kopegi Turkish Shepherd	Labrador, Lab
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.	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
Price	$500-$700	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Akbash Dog vs Labrador Retriever

Size	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 90–140 pounds (41–64 kg), Female: 75–105 pounds (34–48 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 115 pounds (52,5 kg), Female: 90 pounds (41 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	Male: 28–32 inches (71–81 cm), Female: 27–30 inches (69–76 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 30 inches (76 cm), Female: 28,5 inches (72,5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Akbash Dog vs Labrador Retriever

Coat	Thick Smooth	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors	White	Yellow Chocolate Black
Grooming	Average: The Akbash Dog requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Akbash Dogs shed moderately.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Akbash Dog vs Labrador Retriever

Temperament	Affectionate Alert Courageous Independent Intelligent Loyal	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Akbash Dogs are quite easy to train.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Akbash Dogs are not the most playful dog breed.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Akbash Dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Akbash Dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level.	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs	Akbash Dogs are kinda antisocial.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Akbash Dog barks occasionally.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Akbash Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Akbash Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Akbash Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Akbash Dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Wanderlust potential of the Akbash Dog is strong enough to escape from home.	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Akbash Dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Akbash Dogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Akbash Dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Akbash Dogs handle alone time quite well.	Labrador Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting 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 - Akbash Dog vs Labrador Retriever

Stranger Friendly	Akbash Dogs are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Akbash Dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Akbash Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Akbash Dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Akbash Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Akbash Dogs are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Akbash Dogs are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Akbash Dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really 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)	Not really 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 Akbash Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Yes 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 - Akbash Dog vs Labrador Retriever

Health Issues	Akbash Dogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Bloat Epilepsy Heart Problems Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Luxating Patella Umbilical Hernias	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Akbash Dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Akbash Dogs exercise need is minimal.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Akbash Dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	3-4 cup high-quality commercial dog food (that is formulated for large-breed dogs), divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Akbash Dog can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Akbash Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Akbash Dog is an average drooler.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Akbash Dog vs Labrador Retriever

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	6-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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