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Name	Texas Heeler	American Staffordshire Terrier	Labrador Retriever
Origins	United States	United States	England Canada
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Aussie Shepherd Heeler	Stafford Staffy Amstaff	Lab Labrador
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever breed type comparison:	Cross Breed	Purebred	Purebred

Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever? Which is the smallest dog, Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever?	Medium	Medium	Large
Weight Which is heavier, Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or American Staffordshire Terrier? Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever weight comparison:	25-50 pounds (11–23 kg)	57-67 pounds (25-30 kg)	Male: 60-75 pounds (27-34kg), Female: 55-70 pounds (25-32 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	37.5 pounds (11–23 kg)	62 pounds (27.5 kg)	Male: 67.5 pounds (30.5 kg), Female: 62.5 pounds (28.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever? Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever height comparison:	17-22 inches (43–61 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm), Female: 16-18 inches (41-46 cm)	Male: 22-24 inches (56-61cm), Female: 21-23 inches (53-58 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	19.5 inches (43–61 cm)	Male: 18 inches (45.5 cm), Female: 17 inches (43.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58.5 cm), Female: 22 inches (55.5 cm)

Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever? Which is more expensive?	$200-$400	$800-$1000	$1000-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever?	Average: The Texas Heeler is a commonly available dog breed.	Very frequent: The American Staffordshire Terrier is quite easy to get.	Very frequent: The Labrador Retriever is quite easy to get.

Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever intelligence:	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Smart: The American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have great intelligence. See more.	Outstanding: Labrador Retriever is one of the brightest dog breeds. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Trainability Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever trainability comparison.	Texas Heeler dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever?	Texas Heeler dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Texas Heeler dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are average defenders. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever? Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever behavior/temperament comparison:	Stubborn Obedient Clever	Courageous Intelligent Friendly Loyal Devoted Attentive Tenacious	Playful Loving Energetic Alert Intelligent Friendly Responsive Affectionate Loyal Gentle Going Social Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	Sensitive: Labrador Retriever 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: Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever?	High: Texas Heeler dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Slightly Below Average: Labrador Retriever dogs may seem unfriendly sometimes due to their independence. See more.
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Social Needs Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever social needs comparison:	Texas Heeler dogs are kinda antisocial. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	The wanderlust potential of the Texas Heeler is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Texas Heeler dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier 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.	Labrador Retriever dogs have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever playfulness comparison:	Average: Texas Heelers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is a playful breed. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever?	Low: The Texas Heeler barks none to minimal. See more.	Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier barks occasionally. See more.	Average: The Labrador Retriever 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 Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever?	It is not recommended to keep the Texas Heeler breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the American Staffordshire Terrier breed in the home.	It is not recommended to keep the Labrador Retriever breed in the home.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Average: Texas Heeler dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: American Staffordshire Terrier dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Labrador Retriever dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever?	Texas Heeler dogs handle alone time quite well.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Labrador Retriever dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Texas Heeler bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ American Staffordshire Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Labrador Retriever bite force: Ordinary.
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:	Low 🔽 The Texas Heeler has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Moderate ⏺ The Labrador Retriever has an average chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever mouthiness comparison:	Texas Heeler dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. See more.

Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever health comparison. Which is the healthier: Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever?	Texas Heelers tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The American Staffordshire Terrier 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.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever health problems comparison:	Cataracts Deafness Epilepsy Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No data available	Cataracts Hip Dysplasia Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Bloat Epilepsy Ear Infections Elbow Dysplasia Osteochondrosis Dissecans Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia Acute Moist Dermatitis Cold Tail Myopathy
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Frequent The Texas Heeler should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The American Staffordshire Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Labrador Retriever should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever lifespan comparison. How long do Texas Heeler, American Staffordshire Terrier and Labrador Retriever breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	13-15 years The average lifespan of Texas Heeler: 14 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of American Staffordshire Terrier: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Labrador Retriever: 11 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever?	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 average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. 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.

Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever? Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever energy level comparison:	Texas Heeler dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Labrador Retriever dogs are high-energy dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Texas Heeler dogs have an average exercise need.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Labrador Retriever dogs need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever?	Texas Heeler dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered a lazy breed.	Labrador Retriever dogs don't need too much sleep.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever?	1 to 2 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever weight gain potential comparison:	Average: The Texas Heeler has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Low to Average: The American Staffordshire Terrier has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.	High: The Labrador Retriever breed has a strong tendency to be overweight. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity

Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever coat comparison:	Dense Smooth Double	Fine	Dense Waterproof Hard Short
Colors What are the original Texas Heeler, American Staffordshire Terrier and Labrador Retriever color?	Black Blue White Brown	Black Blue White Brown	Black Yellow Chocolate
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever? Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever grooming comparison:	Effortless: The Texas Heeler requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The American Staffordshire Terrier requires minimal grooming. See more.	Effortless: The Labrador Retriever requires minimal grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever? Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Texas Heeler dogs shed moderately. See more.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Labrador Retriever dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever?	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 Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever 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, Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever?	Low 🔽 The Texas Heeler has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The American Staffordshire Terrier 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?	The Texas Heeler is an average drooler. See more.	The American Staffordshire Terrier is an average drooler. See more.	The Labrador Retriever is an average drooler. See more.

Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Texas Heeler dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Labrador Retriever dogs are usually friendly towards other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever? Which dog is more friendly?	Texas Heeler dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very 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 Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever?	Texas Heeler dogs are average friendly dogs towards children.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever?	Texas Heeler dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not cat-friendly dogs.	Labrador Retriever dogs are cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever?	Texas Heeler dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are not dog-friendly.	Labrador Retriever dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever?	Yes Texas Heeler dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Labrador Retriever dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Texas Heeler is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes American Staffordshire Terrier is one of the best dog breeds for office environment	No Labrador Retriever is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Texas Heelers are commonly okay with elderly people.	American Staffordshire Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labrador Retrievers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Texas Heeler or American Staffordshire Terrier or Labrador Retriever? Which is better for autism?	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.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a 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.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever?	Not really Texas Heeler breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really American Staffordshire Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Labrador Retriever breed usually likes 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.	Not really 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.

Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever 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 Texas Heeler and American Staffordshire Terrier and Labrador Retriever have?	4-6 puppies	5-10 puppies	5-10 puppies
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Texas Heeler vs American Staffordshire Terrier vs Labrador Retriever Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1936 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Bull type Terriers 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?	Dog Registry of America Inc. Animal Research Foundation American Canine Hybrid Club	No data available	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

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