My sister was woundering what the difference is between both types of dogs,but I don't know how to dicribe it to her.I'm not 100% what the difference is either.So can someone answer my qustion.Please!!!!
2006-11-22 03:01:50 · 11 answers · asked by ILoveHuskys 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Go here and read the breed standards for each and learn something yourself!! They are 2 different breeds and not just because of coat length either!!
http://www.akc.org/breeds/breeds_a.cfm
2006-11-22 03:07:36 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Labs are generally smaller, with shorter hair. A yellow Lab is lighter.
Both like water. A Lab can be a good watch dog and protector. A Golden Retreiver will welcome them in and carry the loot to the car.
Both are great pets. Goldens are prob a little more popular as a pure pet for friendship, and cost a bit more. Labs are easier to come by in different colors.
Both shed.
2006-11-22 03:11:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both dogs are similiar in color. Labs and retrivers are both excellent swimmers and "retreiving" dogs. the retreiver had a long coat while the lab has short coarse hair. If you are thinking about making the dog an inside dog, neither of these breeds are good for that. My brother has a lab, dad the retriever. Both breeds are immature mentally for along time, meaning they act like puppies forever, also they both like to chew, dig and want attention. Both dogs are very lovable and great with kids. I love both of the dogs that we have in the family, and in my opinion the lab is a bit more low key ( not much though).
talk to a vet a pet store or owners of these breeds and make sure they are going to fit into your lifestyle.
good luck
2006-11-22 03:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by kimberc13 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A golden retriever usually has longer hair and a slight upward curl to their tail.
Yellow labs have shorter hair and a straight tail. They also have a more rounded head, and are pretty high-strung.
We have an 11 yr old female that is half and half, and she is a perfect mix.
Very affectionate, loyal, smart dogs. Ours had many years as an awesome bird dog. She is retired now because of artheritis.
2006-11-22 03:10:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
do you know what a black lab is? well a yellow lab is the same thing but yellow. A golden retriever has longer hair and is a little smaller in size but is still a large dog. Both breeds are highly energetic and need alot of attention
2006-11-22 03:10:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The most obvious difference to the average person is that a golden has long hair and a lab has short hair.
2006-11-22 03:40:14 · answer #6 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a golden retriever is good at fetch and has longer hair than a lab
2006-11-22 03:27:46 · answer #7 · answered by snowboy789 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same group, different breed. Do you know you just lost 15 points asking the same question three times?
2006-11-22 03:32:26 · answer #8 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
These are two different retriever breeds. Info is available right here.
GOLDEN RETIEVER website:
www.grca.org
LABRADOR RETIEVER website:
www.thelabradorclub.com
2006-11-22 03:11:23 · answer #9 · answered by woooh! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Retrievers have long coats. Labradors have short flat coats.
2006-11-22 03:07:19 · answer #10 · answered by Jason 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋