Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever vs Alaskan Husky – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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| Name | Golden Retriever | Labrador Retriever | Alaskan Husky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Origins |  Scotland | England  Canada |  United States |
| Group | Gun Dog | Gun Dog | Sled Dogs |
| Popularity Rank | 3 | 1 | 495 |
| Reviews | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Rate |
| Other Names | Yellow Retriever, Golden Flat Coat | Labrador, Lab | Husky (Alaskan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred | Cross Breed |
| AKC Group | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1925 as a Sporting breed. | Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed. | Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. |
| FCI Group | 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. | Not recognized by FCI. |
| Breed Recognition | 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 | 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 | Dog Registry of America Inc. |
| Price | $1000-$2000 | $1000-$2000 | $1000-$1500 |
General Appearance - Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever vs Alaskan Husky
| Size | Large | Medium | Medium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) | Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg) | Male: 40-60 pounds (18-27 kg), Female: 35-48 pounds (16-22 kg) |
| Avg. Weight | Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg) | Male: 50 pounds (22.5 kg), Female: 41.5 pounds (19 kg) |
| Height | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 20-22 inches (51-56 cm) | Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm) | 20-24 inches (51-61 cm) |
| Avg. Height | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm) | Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm) | 22 inches (56 cm) |
Hair & Care - Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever vs Alaskan Husky
| Coat | Silky Wavy Shiny Straight | Dense Waterproof Hard Short | Dense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Golden Light | Yellow Chocolate Black | Gray White Blonde Orange Black |
| Grooming | Average: The Golden Retriever requires average grooming effort. | Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. | Average: The Alaskan Husky requires average grooming effort. |
| Shedding Level | Golden Retrievers shed moderately. | Labrador Retrievers shed moderately. | Alaskan Huskys shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever vs Alaskan Husky
| Temperament | Confident Intelligent Reliable Friendly Kind Trustworthy | Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive | Agile Energetic Protective Alert Powerful Sensitive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Rank | Outstanding: Golden Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. | Average: Alaskan Husky's has average obedience intelligence. |
| Trainability | Golden Retrievers are easy to train. | Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train. | Alaskan Huskys aren't famous for their trainability. |
| Playfulness | The Golden Retriever is a highly playful breed. | The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. | The Alaskan Husky is a highly playful breed. |
| Sensitivity Level | Golden Retrievers 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. | Alaskan Huskys don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits. |
| Affection Level | Golden Retrievers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. | Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. | Alaskan Huskys are highly affectionate dogs. |
| Social Needs | Golden Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. | Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction. | Alaskan Huskys need for social interaction is average. |
| Barking | Low to Average: The Golden Retriever rarely barks. | Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. | Average to high: The Alaskan Husky is a vocal breed. |
| Watchdog Ability | Golden Retrievers are average watchdogs. | Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs. | Alaskan Huskys are average watchdogs. |
| Territorial | Golden Retrievers are average defenders. | Labrador Retrievers are average defenders. | Alaskan Huskys are average defenders. |
| Biting Potential |
Moderate The Golden Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody. |
Moderate The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of biting somebody. |
| Mouthiness | Golden Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Alaskan Huskys have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
| Impulse to Wander or Roam | Golden Retrievers tend to escape less than other breeds. | Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential. | Alaskan Huskys have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. |
| Prey Drive | Golden 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. | Alaskan Huskys have a high impulse to chase and catch something. |
| Apartment Friendly | Golden Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle. | Alaskan Huskys are not apartment-friendly dogs. |
| Adaptability | Golden 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. | Alaskan Huskys adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. |
| Tolerates Being Left Alone | Golden Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Labrador Retrievers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them. | Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner. |
| 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. |
Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog. |
Good With - Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever vs Alaskan Husky
| Stranger Friendly | Golden Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs. | Alaskan Huskys are very stranger friendly dogs. |
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| Child Friendly | Golden Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs. | Alaskan Huskys are average friendly dogs towards children. |
| Cat Friendly | Golden Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs. | Alaskan Huskys are not cat-friendly dogs. |
| Dog Friendly | Golden Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs. | Alaskan Huskys are very dog-friendly dogs. |
| Office Friendly |
Yes Golden Retriever is one of the best dog breeds for office environment |
No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Alaskan Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
| Senior Citizens Friendly | Golden Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people. | Alaskan Huskys are commonly okay with elderly people. |
| Pet Friendly | Golden Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets. | Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets. | Alaskan Huskys do best when they’re the only pet at the family. |
| Good For First Time Owners |
Yes Golden Retrievers 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. |
No Alaskan Huskys are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
| Service Dog |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
| Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog. |
| Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog |
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. |
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. |
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. |
| Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) |
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. |
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. |
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. |
| Boat Dog |
Yes Golden Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. |
Not really Alaskan Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. |
| 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. |
Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. |
Health Factors - Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever vs Alaskan Husky
| Health Issues | Golden Retrievers 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. | Alaskan Huskys tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds. |
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| Health Problems | Allergies Bloat Cataracts Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hemangiosarcoma Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Osteochondrosis Dissecans Osteosarcoma Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis Von Willebrand's Disease | Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia | Hyperthyroidism Laryngeal Paresis Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) |
| Life Expectancy | 10-12 years | 10-12 years | 10-15 years |
| Hypoallergenic | No | No | No |
| Energy Level | Golden Retrievers are high energy dogs. | Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs. | Alaskan Huskys are high energy dogs. |
| Exercise Need | Golden Retrievers need a lot of exercises. | Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises. | Alaskan Huskys need a lot of exercises. |
| Sleeping Need | Golden Retrievers don't need too much sleep. | Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep. | Alaskan Huskys are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
| Avg. daily food consumption | 3 to 4 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. | 1.5 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two or three meals. |
| Weight Gain Potential | High: The Golden Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight. | Low to Average. |
| Weather & Climate | Tolerates warm and cold weather. | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Prefers cold weather The Alaskan Husky can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. |
| Stinkiness |
Medium The Golden Retriever has an average chance of bad smell. |
High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Alaskan Husky has an average chance of bad smell. |
| Drooling tendency | The Golden Retriever drools quite a lot, so if you dislike being covered by slobber spots on your clothes, you may want to choose another dog breed. | The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. | The Alaskan Husky is an average drooler. |
Reproducibility - Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever vs Alaskan Husky
| Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 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. |
Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. |
| Litter Size | 5-10 puppies | 5-10 puppies | 4-10 puppies |
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