Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever Comparison – Which dog is better Flatcoat or Labrador?

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Name	Flat-Coated Retriever	Labrador Retriever
Origins	United Kingdom	England Canada
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Group	Gun Dog	Gun Dog
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Flatcoat, Flattie, Flatte	Labrador, Lab
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 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 Retrievers 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 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	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 Which is cheaper, Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Flat-Coated Retriever and Labrador Retriever?	$1000-$1200	$1000-$2000
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever size comparison:	Large	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever weight comparison:	60-70 pounds (27-32 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	65 pounds (29.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever height comparison:	22-23 inches (56-58 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever coat comparison:	Thick Shiny	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors What are the original Flat-Coated Retriever and Labrador Retriever color? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever color comparison:	Liver Black	Yellow Chocolate Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever grooming comparison:	Easy to groom: The Flat-Coated Retriever doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever shedding:	Flat-Coated Retrievers shed moderately.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever?	6-8 weeks Rarely.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Friendly Devoted Outgoing Confident Optimistic Intelligent	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever smarter? Which is best? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever intelligence:	Very smart: Flat-Coated Retriever is an excellent dog breed.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever trainability comparison. What's the difference between Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever?	Flat-Coated Retrievers are easy to train.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.
Playfulness Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever playfulness comparison:	The Flat-Coated Retriever is a highly playful breed.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever?	Flat-Coated Retrievers 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.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever?	Flat-Coated Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.
Social Needs Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	Flat-Coated Retrievers need for social interaction is average.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever?	Average: The Flat-Coated Retriever barks occasionally.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever?	Flat-Coated Retrievers are one of the best watchdogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Flat-Coated Retrievers are average defenders.	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Flat-Coated Retriever has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI Ordinary: Average dogs have bite force between 200 and 400 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Flat-Coated Retrievers 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 Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever?	Wanderlust potential of the Flat-Coated Retriever is strong enough to escape from home.	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever? Which can be better for hunting?	Flat-Coated Retrievers 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.	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever?	Nem lakásbarát kutya Flat-Coated Retriever.	Nem ajánlott lakásban tartani Labrador Retriever kutyafajtát.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Flat-Coated Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever?	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.
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.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Flat-Coated Retrievers are stranger friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever?	Flat-Coated Retrievers are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever?	Flat-Coated Retrievers are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever?	Flat-Coated Retrievers are dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever?	No Flat-Coated Retrievers 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.
Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Flat-Coated Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Flat-Coated Retrievers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever?	Yes Flat-Coated Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Flat-Coated Retrievers are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever?	Very healthy dog breed.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	Cancer	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever?	Rare The Flat-Coated Retriever 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.
Life Expectancy Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Flat-Coated Retriever and Labrador Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Flat-Coated Retriever and Labrador Retriever?	10-13 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever energy level comparison:	Flat-Coated Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Flat-Coated Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever?	Flat-Coated Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever? Does the Flat-Coated Retriever breed eat more than the Labrador Retriever breed?	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 / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever?	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Flat-Coated Retriever can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Flat-Coated Retriever or Labrador Retriever?	Medium The Flat-Coated Retriever 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 Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever?	The Flat-Coated Retriever is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.

Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Flat-Coated Retriever and Labrador Retriever have? Flat-Coated Retriever vs Labrador Retriever litter size comparison:	4-8 puppies	5-10 puppies
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