English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Springer Spaniel or Lab?

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Name	English Springer Spaniel	Labrador Retriever
Origins	England	England Canada
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	27	1
Reviews	2	6
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Springer Spaniel	Lab Labrador
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between English Springer Spaniel and Labrador Retriever?	$700-$800	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?	Very frequent: The English Springer Spaniel is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Size Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? Is the English Springer Spaniel bigger than the Labrador Retriever breed? Is an English Springer Spaniel smaller than a Labrador Retriever?	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever weight comparison:	Male: 45-55 pounds (20-25 kg), Female: 40-50 pounds (18-23 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: 45 pounds (20.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? Is an English Springer Spaniel taller than a Labrador Retriever?	Male: 19-21 inches (48-56 cm), Female:18-20 inches (46-51 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 20 inches (52 cm), Female:19 inches (48.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Grooming, Hair and Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever coat comparison:	Feathered	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors What are the original English Springer Spaniel and Labrador Retriever color? English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever color comparison:	Black Tan White Liver	Black Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever grooming comparison:	Advanced: The English Springer Spaniel requires a lot of grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? Do English Springer Spaniel dogs shed more than Labrador Retriever dogs?	English Springer Spaniel 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: English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?	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.

English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Personality / Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Energetic Alert Intelligent Affectionate Social Cheerful	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever smarter? Which is best? English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever intelligence:	Very smart: English Springer Spaniel is an excellent dog breed. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
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Trainability English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever trainability comparison. What's the difference between English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever?	English Springer Spaniel 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
Playfulness English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever playfulness comparison:	The English Springer Spaniel is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between English Springer Spaniel 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: English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever?	High: English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs are a social breed. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever?	Average: The English Springer Spaniel barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are average defenders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Biting Potential Is an English Springer Spaniel more dangerous than a Labrador Retriever?	Low 🔽 The English Springer Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ English Springer Spaniel 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
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever mouthiness comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever?	The wanderlust potential of the English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	English Springer Spaniel 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
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?	Very house-friendly dog the English Springer Spaniel breed.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
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Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	English Springer Spaniel 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: English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?	English Springer Spaniel dogs 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	English Springer Spaniel 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
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?	English Springer Spaniel dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?	English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? Can an English Springer Spaniel and a Labrador Retriever be friends? Do English Springer Spaniel dogs get along with Labrador Retriever dogs?	English Springer Spaniel 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: English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever?	Yes English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel 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?	English Springer Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Health Comparison

Health Issues English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever?	English Springer Spaniels 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.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Allergies Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Ear Infections Ectropion Retinal Dysplasia Phosphofructokinase deficiency (Tarui disease, PFK)	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: English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever?	Rare The English Springer Spaniel should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do English Springer Spaniel and Labrador Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the English Springer Spaniel and Labrador Retriever?	10-14 years The average lifespan of English Springer Spaniel: 12 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
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Hypoallergenic English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Energy Level Who has more energy a English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever energy level comparison:	English Springer Spaniel dogs are high-energy dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	English Springer Spaniel dogs need a lot of exercises.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?	English Springer Spaniel dogs don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
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Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever? Does the English Springer Spaniel breed eat more than the Labrador Retriever breed?	3 to 4.5 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
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The English Springer Spaniel has an 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
Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. 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.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, English Springer Spaniel or Labrador Retriever?	Medium ⏺ The English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever?	The English Springer Spaniel is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.

English Springer Spaniel 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: English Springer Spaniel 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.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.	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?	Yes This breed would make an excellent 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: English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever?	Not really English Springer Spaniel 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.

English Springer Spaniel 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 English Springer Spaniel and Labrador Retriever have? English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever litter size comparison:	4-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Flushing Dogs section.	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?	American Canine Registry 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	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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