Labrador Retriever vs American Bulldog

Compare the Labrador Retriever to the American Bulldog. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Labrador Retrievers and American Bulldogs.

Labrador Retriever vs American Bulldog
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
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General Details
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
20-28 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
60-120 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Below Average
History
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Origin Country
Canada
United States
Origin Year
1700 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Stubborn
Living Environment
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-90 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
23 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Grooming Needs
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low to Medium
Shedding
High
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Medium
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Breed Instincts
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
None
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
10-16 Years
Health Concerns
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Tricuspid valve dysplasia
Myopathy
Acute moist dermatitis
Cold tail
Cancer
Entropion
Hip dysplasia
Allergies
Elbow dysplasia
Cherry eye
Ectropion
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Short
Coat Coloring
Labrador Retriever
American Bulldog
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Chocolate
Chocolate
Yellow
Yellow
Black and White
Black and White
White
White
White and Black
White and Black
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