Labrador Retriever vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Labrador Retriever	Seppala Siberian Sleddog
Origins	England Canada	Canada
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Group	Gun Dog	Sled Dogs
Popularity Rank	1	354
Reviews	3	1
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Other Names	Labrador, Lab	Sepp Siberian Sleddog, Siberian Sleddog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	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.	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 Canadian Canine Registry	No set
Price	$1000-$2000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Labrador Retriever vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

Size	Large	Medium
Weight	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	40-50 pounds (18-23 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	45 pounds (20.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	22-23 inches (56-58 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58,5 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)

Hair & Care - Labrador Retriever vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

Coat	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Dense
Colors	Yellow Chocolate Black	Sable Piebald Gray White Black
Grooming	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.	Easy to groom: The Seppala Siberian Sleddog doesn't require a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs shed moderately.

Characteristics - Labrador Retriever vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

Temperament	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive	Active Primitive Cooperative Trainable Affectionate Inquisitive
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Average: Seppala Siberian Sleddog's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	Labrador Retrievers don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Labrador Retrievers may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Seppala Siberian Sleddog rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low The Seppala Siberian Sleddog has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Labrador Retrievers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.
Prey Drive	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs 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.
Apartment Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are not apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Labrador Retrievers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	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.

Good With - Labrador Retriever vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

Stranger Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly dogs towards children.
Cat Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Seppala Siberian Sleddog is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are commonly okay with elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Labrador Retrievers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
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.	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.	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.	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 Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Seppala Siberian Sleddog 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.

Health Factors - Labrador Retriever vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

Health Issues	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Corneal Dystrophy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	10-12 years	12-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.	Seppala Siberian Sleddogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 2.5 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers cold weather The Seppala Siberian Sleddog can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Medium The Seppala Siberian Sleddog has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.	The Seppala Siberian Sleddog is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed.

Reproducibility - Labrador Retriever vs Seppala Siberian Sleddog

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	5-10 puppies	4-6 puppies
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