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

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Name	Alaskan Klee Kai	Labrador Retriever
Origins	United States	England Canada
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Alaskan Klee Kai and Labrador Retriever. What other names are these breeds known by?	Klee Kai Mini Husky Miniature Alaskan Husky	Lab Labrador
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between an Alaskan Klee Kai and a Labrador Retriever. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Medium	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between an Alaskan Klee Kai and a Labrador Retriever. Which breed is heavier?	10-23 pounds (4.3-10 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	16.5 pounds (4.6.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Alaskan Klee Kai or Labrador Retriever? Is an Alaskan Klee Kai taller than a Labrador Retriever?	13-17.5 inches (33-42 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	13-17.5 inches (37.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between an Alaskan Klee Kai and a Labrador Retriever. Which breed costs more?	$1000-$1500	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Alaskan Klee Kai or Labrador Retriever?	Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	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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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare training requirements.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare alertness levels.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare territorial behaviors.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average defenders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of an Alaskan Klee Kai and a Labrador Retriever. How do their temperaments differ?	Active Curious Agile Intelligent Loyal Territorial Quick	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 Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. 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 Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever?	High: Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs need a lot of social interaction. 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 Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever?	The wanderlust potential of the Alaskan Klee Kai is strong enough to escape from home. 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 Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	Alaskan Klee Kai 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 Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare play drive and energy.	The Alaskan Klee Kai is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare living space needs.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Alaskan Klee Kai indoors.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
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Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare adaptability levels.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Alaskan Klee Kai or Labrador Retriever?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Alaskan Klee Kai has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have a lower 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.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Alaskan Klee Kai 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

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare average lifespans.	11-15 years The average lifespan of Alaskan Klee Kai: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare climate tolerances.	Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Klee Kai 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.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between an Alaskan Klee Kai and a Labrador Retriever. Which breed is healthier?	Alaskan Klee Kais 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.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever?	Frequent The Alaskan Klee Kai 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	Hypothyroidism Autoimmune Hypothyroidism Factor Vii Deficiency Vaccination Sensitivity	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare activity levels.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Alaskan Klee Kai or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs have an average exercise need.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Alaskan Klee Kai or Labrador Retriever?	Alaskan Klee Kai 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 Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare obesity risks.	Low to Average: The Alaskan Klee Kai 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.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare daily food needs.	Recommended daily amount: 3/4 to 1 1/2 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
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Coat Colors What color variations exist for Alaskan Klee Kai and Labrador Retriever? Compare breed colors.	Black Gray Red White	Black Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Alaskan Klee Kai doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare drooling amounts.	The Alaskan Klee Kai is a perfect example of a low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Alaskan Klee Kai has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between an Alaskan Klee Kai and a Labrador Retriever? Compare fur types.	Thick	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare bathing frequencies.	6-8 weeks Rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. 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.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Alaskan Klee Kai or Labrador Retriever? Do Alaskan Klee Kai dogs shed more than Labrador Retriever dogs?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare kid-friendliness.	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Alaskan Klee Kai or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Alaskan Klee Kai or Labrador Retriever?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Alaskan Klee Kai or Labrador Retriever? Can an Alaskan Klee Kai and a Labrador Retriever be friends? Do Alaskan Klee Kai dogs get along with Labrador Retriever dogs?	Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever?	Yes Alaskan Klee Kai dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going 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 Klee Kai 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 Klee Kais are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare service capabilities.	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 Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare therapy capabilities.	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
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare scenting abilities.	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 & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare SAR abilities.	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.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Alaskan Klee Kai breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: an Alaskan Klee Kai or a Labrador Retriever? Compare draft work capabilities.	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.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Alaskan Klee Kai and Labrador Retriever. Which has stronger military background?	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 Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Alaskan Klee Kai and Labrador Retriever. Which has larger litters?	1-3 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Alaskan Klee Kai and Labrador Retriever breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Alaskan Klee Kai and Labrador Retriever. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Alaskan Klee Kai vs Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Alaskan Klee Kai and Labrador Retriever. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Alaskan Klee Kai and Labrador Retriever. Which groups are they in?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Alaskan Klee Kai and Labrador Retriever. Which is more widely recognized?	American Canine Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club United Kennel Club American Rare Breed Association	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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