Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Husky or Lab?

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Name	Alaskan Husky	Labrador Retriever
Origins	United States	England Canada
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Group	Sled Dogs	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Husky	Lab Labrador
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred

Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever? Is the Alaskan Husky bigger than the Labrador Retriever breed? Is an Alaskan Husky smaller than a Labrador Retriever?	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever? Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever weight comparison:	Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever? Is an Alaskan Husky taller than a Labrador Retriever?	20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Alaskan Husky and Labrador Retriever?	$1000-$1500	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever smarter? Which is best? Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever trainability comparison. What's the difference between Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever?	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average defenders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever? Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever?	Sensitive: Alaskan Husky dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever?	Average to High: Alaskan Husky dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	Alaskan Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever?	Alaskan Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	Alaskan Husky dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever playfulness comparison:	The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever?	Average to High: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever?	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Alaskan Husky breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Alaskan Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Husky bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Is an Alaskan Husky more dangerous than a Labrador Retriever?	Moderate ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Alaskan Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever?	Alaskan Huskys tend to have more 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever?	Frequent The Alaskan Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Life Expectancy Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Alaskan Husky and Labrador Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Alaskan Husky and Labrador Retriever?	9-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Husky: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever?	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.

Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever? Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever energy level comparison:	Alaskan Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Alaskan Husky dogs need a lot of exercises.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever?	Alaskan Husky dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever? Does the Alaskan Husky breed eat more than the Labrador Retriever breed?	1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals.	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Low to Average: The Alaskan Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever coat comparison:	Dense	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors What are the original Alaskan Husky and Labrador Retriever color? Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever color comparison:	Black Gray White Blonde Orange	Black Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever? Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever grooming comparison:	Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever? Do Alaskan Husky dogs shed more than Labrador Retriever dogs?	Alaskan Husky dogs shed moderately. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever?	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever?	The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.

Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Alaskan Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Alaskan Husky dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever?	Alaskan Husky dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever?	Alaskan Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever? Can an Alaskan Husky and a Labrador Retriever be friends? Do Alaskan Husky dogs get along with Labrador Retriever dogs?	Alaskan Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever?	No Alaskan Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Alaskan Husky or Labrador Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever?	Not really Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Alaskan Husky and Labrador Retriever have? Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever litter size comparison:	4-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Alaskan Husky vs Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	Dog Registry of America 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

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