Old German Shepherd Dog vs Labrador Retriever – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Old German Shepherd Dog	Labrador Retriever
Origins	Germany	England Canada
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Group	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	282	1
Reviews	0	3
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Other Names	Langstockhaariger, Deutscher Schäferhund,	Labrador, Lab
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Retrievers section.
Breed Recognition	No set	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	Unknown	$1000-$2000

General Appearance - Old German Shepherd Dog vs Labrador Retriever

Size	Large	Large
Weight	Male: 49-88 pounds (22-40 kg) Female: 44-83 pounds (20-37 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 68.5 pounds (31 kg), Female: 63.5 pounds (28.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height	Male: 22-26 inches (56-66 cm), Female: 20-24 inches (51-61 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 24 inches (57 cm), Female: 22 inches (56 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Old German Shepherd Dog vs Labrador Retriever

Coat	Fuzzy Shaggy Smooth Wiry	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors	Black Brown Grey Tan	Yellow Chocolate Black
Grooming	Average: The Old German Shepherd Dog requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Old German Shepherd Dogs are heavy shedders.	Labrador Retrievers shed moderately.

Characteristics - Old German Shepherd Dog vs Labrador Retriever

Temperament	Alert Courageous Intelligent Obedient Confident Curious Loyal Watchful	Affectionate Cheerful Friendly Intelligent Loyal Playful Social Alert Energetic Gentle Loving Going Responsive
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Old German Shepherd Dog is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds.
Trainability	Old German Shepherd Dogs are easy to train.	Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.
Playfulness	Old German Shepherd Dogs, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Old German Shepherd Dogs 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	Old German Shepherd Dogs 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	Old German Shepherd Dogs need for social interaction is average.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Old German Shepherd Dog rarely barks.	Average: The Labrador Retriever barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Old German Shepherd Dogs are one of the best watchdogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Old German Shepherd Dogs are extremely protective guard dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Old German Shepherd Dog has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Old German Shepherd Dogs 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.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Old German Shepherd Dogs tend to escape less than other breeds.	Labrador Retrievers have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Old German Shepherd Dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Labrador Retrievers have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Old German Shepherd Dogs are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Labrador Retrievers are not recommended for an apartment lifestyle.
Adaptability	Old German Shepherd Dogs 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	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.

Good With - Old German Shepherd Dog vs Labrador Retriever

Stranger Friendly	Old German Shepherd Dogs are stranger friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Old German Shepherd Dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Old German Shepherd Dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Labrador Retrievers are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Old German Shepherd Dogs are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Old German Shepherd Dog is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Old German Shepherd Dogs are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Old German Shepherd Dogs are generally with other pets.	Labrador Retrievers are usually friendly towards other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Old German Shepherd Dogs 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	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or 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.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	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.
Boat Dog	Not really Old German Shepherd Dog breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes 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 - Old German Shepherd Dog vs Labrador Retriever

Health Issues	The Old German Shepherd Dog is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Labrador Retriever is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	No set	Acute Moist Dermatitis Bloat Cataracts Cold Tail Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Myopathy Osteochondrosis Dissecans Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-13 years	10-12 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No
Energy Level	Old German Shepherd Dogs are high energy dogs.	Labrador Retrievers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Old German Shepherd Dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Labrador Retrievers need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Old German Shepherd Dogs don't need too much sleep.	Labrador Retrievers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 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.
Weight Gain Potential	Low to Average.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to overweight.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Medium The Old German Shepherd Dog has an average chance of bad smell.	High The Labrador Retriever has a high chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Old German Shepherd Dog is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Old German Shepherd Dog vs Labrador Retriever

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	6-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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