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Name	Labrador Retriever	Siberian Husky	Kuvasz
Origins	England Canada	Russia	Hungary
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Lab Labrador	Chuksha Husky Icee Sibe Chukcha	Hungarian Kuvasz
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz? Which is the smallest dog, Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz?	Large	Medium	Giant
Weight Which is heavier, Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Siberian Husky? Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz weight comparison:	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 106-137 pounds (48-62 kg), Female: 82-110 pounds (37-50 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg), Female: 35–50 pounds (16–23 kg)	Male: 121 pounds (40 kg), Female: 96 pounds (48,5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz? Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz height comparison:	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 28-30 inches (71-76 cm), Female: 26-28 inches (66-71 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)	Male: 21–24 inches (53–61 cm), Female: 20–22 inches (51–56 cm)	Male: 29 inches (73.5 cm), Female: 27 inches (68.5 cm)

Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz? Which is more expensive?	$1000-$2000	$700-$1200	$500-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz?	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Siberian Husky is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Kuvasz is easier than average to get.

Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz intelligence:	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz trainability comparison.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are hard to train. See more.	A slightly harder to train than average. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz?	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Kuvasz dogs are one of the best watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Kuvasz dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.
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Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz? Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful	Alert Intelligent Friendly Outgoing Gentle	Independent Clownish Protective Intelligent Patient Loyal Fearless Faithful Brave Dependable Self-Confident
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Kuvasz 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: Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz?	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.	High: Siberian Husky dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Kuvasz dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz social needs comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Kuvasz dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Kuvasz dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs 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. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz playfulness comparison:	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.	The Siberian Husky is a playful breed. See more.	Average: Kuvaszs, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz?	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Kuvasz barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz?	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Siberian Husky breed in the home.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Kuvasz breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Siberian Husky dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Kuvasz dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz?	Labrador Retriever dogs 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.

Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Siberian Husky bite force: Ordinary.	Above 400 PSI 🔼 Kuvasz bite force: The Strongest.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz mouthiness comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Kuvasz dogs have a low tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz health comparison. Which is the healthier: Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz?	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Siberian Husky is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Kuvaszs are commonly healthy dogs.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz health problems comparison:	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy	Cataracts Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Corneal Dystrophy	Hip Dysplasia Bloat Eye Diseases Thyroid Disorder Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy Osteochondrosis
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Siberian Husky should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Kuvasz should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Life Expectancy Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz lifespan comparison. How long do Labrador Retriever, Siberian Husky and Kuvasz breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Siberian Husky: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Kuvasz: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz?	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Prefers cold weather The Siberian Husky 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.

Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz? Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz energy level comparison:	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are high-energy dogs.	Kuvasz dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.	Siberian Husky dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Kuvasz dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz?	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.	Siberian Husky dogs don't need too much sleep.	Kuvasz dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz?	Recommended daily amount: 2.5 to 3 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.	8 to 10 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? Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz weight gain potential comparison:	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.	Low to Average: The Siberian Husky has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Kuvasz's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz coat comparison:	Dense Waterproof Hard Short	Fluffy	Dense Wavy Double Coarser Topcoat Moderately Harsh Slightly Stiff Finer Downy Undercoat
Colors What are the original Labrador Retriever, Siberian Husky and Kuvasz color?	Black Yellow Chocolate	Black Gray Red White Sable Agouti	White
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz? Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.	Average: The Siberian Husky requires average grooming effort. See more.	Effortless: The Kuvasz requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz? Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or {name3 shedding:	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.	Siberian Husky dogs shed above average. See more.	Kuvasz dogs shed above average. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. 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.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	No See more.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz?	High 🔼 The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Siberian Husky has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Kuvasz has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.	The Siberian Husky is an average drooler. See more.	The Kuvasz is an average drooler. See more.

Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.	Siberian Husky dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Kuvasz dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz? Which dog is more friendly?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Kuvasz dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Kuvasz dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz?	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz?	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Siberian Husky dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Kuvasz dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz?	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Siberian Husky dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Kuvasz dogs are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Siberian Husky is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Kuvasz is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Siberian Huskys are usually recommended for elderly people.	Kuvaszs are usually recommended for elderly people.

Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Labrador Retriever or Siberian Husky or Kuvasz? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
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.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz?	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes being on a boat. See more.	Not really Siberian Husky breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Kuvasz breed usually doesn't like 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.	Yes 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.	Yes In history, this breed was unfortunately used for combat dogs.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	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.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Labrador Retriever and Siberian Husky and Kuvasz have?	5-10 puppies	4-8 puppies	8-12 puppies
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Labrador Retriever vs Siberian Husky vs Kuvasz Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1930 as a Working breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1931 as a Working 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 Spitz and primitive types group, in the Nordic Sledge Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs 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	No data available

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