Are Golden Retrievers and Labrador Retrievers the same breed? Which one is better, Golden Retrievers or Labrador Retrievers? I feel that there is not much difference between the two dogs. They are just one with long hair (Golden Retriever) and one with short hair (Labrador Retriever). Today I will talk about the difference between Golden Retriever and Labrador Retriever!

The real situation is that Golden Retrievers and Labradors are completely different breeds. Although they are both medium-sized water dogs that are easy to train and have high IQs, and the competitions are also in the same sports group, Labradors and Golden Retrievers do not compete in any way. There are big differences in body shape, personality, and hair. Today let’s see which one of Golden Retriever and Labrador is suitable for raising at home!

First, the difference in appearance between Golden Retriever and Labrador

Comparing the facial shape, the Golden Retriever is shorter than the Labrador. At the same time, the Labrador’s ears are longer than the Golden Retriever, and the position is higher than the eyes. Labrador's ears hang close to the head and are set back. The Labrador's tail is thick at the base and has no edge hairs.

Labradors always walk like a gangster, while golden retrievers walk more gracefully and gracefully.

Second, the difference between golden retriever and Labrador hair

Hair comparison: Golden retrievers have longer hair, while Labradors have shorter hair. The Labrador's coat is a smooth double coat, while the Golden Retriever's coat is straight or wavy. Yellow golden retrievers have only one coat color, which is yellow, ranging from dark to light; while Labradors have three coat colors, including yellow, black and chocolate.

It is a little difficult to identify the puppies of light golden retriever and yellow Labrador, but if you observe carefully, you can still find the difference between the two. At this time, you can touch their back hair. Labrador’s hair is short, straight, and very dense. It can also feel rough to the touch. Although the hair of golden retriever puppies is not fully developed, it can still be clearly seen that compared to Labradors, their hair is still longer and slightly curly, which is down.

3. Golden Retriever and Labrador Characters & Taming Difficulty

In terms of personality comparison, golden retrievers have more obvious personalities, which makes it difficult for first-time dog owners to tame them. Labradors have high obedience, and first-time dog owners can also control them well. In terms of personality, golden retrievers seem to be more delicate, while Labradors are more careless. Golden retrievers are relatively lazy and may get tired after playing for less than half an hour, while Labradors are more playful and often play until they are tired and do not know how to rest.

From a comparison point of view, although there is not much difference between Golden Retriever and Lala, they are not only easy to train, but also very smart. For dog owners with children at home, Labradors are the best pet companions!