Labrador Retriever vs Manchester Terrier

Compare the Labrador Retriever to the Manchester Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Labrador Retrievers and Manchester Terriers.

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

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General Details

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

Breed Type

Purebred

Allergy Friendly

Lifespan

10-12 Years

14-16 Years

Height

21-24 Inches

13-17 Inches

Weight

55-80 Pounds

10-22 Pounds

Intelligence

Above Average

Average

History

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

Origin Country

Canada

United Kingdom

Origin Year

1700 AD

1820 AD

Temperament

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

Overall Friendliness

Above Average

Average

Family Friendly

Above Average

Child Friendly

Above Average

Average

Pet Friendly

Above Average

Average

Stranger Friendly

Above Average

Average

Personality

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

Traits

Affectionate

Loving

Snuggle

Willing to Please

Affectionate

Jealous

Loving

Needy

Separation Anxiety

Snuggle

Stubborn

Willing to Please

Living Environment

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

Apartment

Yes

Indoor

Yes

Small Yard

Yes

Medium Yard

Yes

Large Yard

Yes

Temperature Tolerance

30-90 °F

60-85 °F

Barks/Howls

Average

Exercise Needs

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

Energy Level

High

Exercise Required

High

Top Running Speed

20 MPH

28 MPH

Strength

High

Grooming Needs

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

Coat Maintenance

Medium

Low

Shedding

High

Medium

Dander

Medium

Low

Drool

Medium

Low

Instincts and Behavior

Breed Mentality

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

Dominant / Alpha

Yes

Family / Pack

Yes

Independent

Breed Focus

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

Distracted Easy

Focused & Patient

Yes

Breed Instincts

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

Aggression

None

Below Average

Burrow / Digging

Below Average

Average

Chasing

Below Average

Average

Follow Commands

Average

Fighting

None

Below Average

Guarding

None

Below Average

Herding

None

Below Average

Hunting

Above Average

Average

Protection

None

Average

Remove Vermin

Below Average

Above Average

Sled Pulling

Below Average

None

Watch / Guardian

Below Average

Above Average

Health Comparison

Lifespan

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

Average Lifespan

10-12 Years

14-16 Years

Health Concerns

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

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

Cataracts

Von willebrand's disease

Patellar luxation

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

Hypothyroidism

Glaucoma

Appearance Comparison

Coat

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

Coat Type

Fur

Hair

Coat Layering

Double

Single

Smooth

Coat Texture

Straight

Silky

Straight

Coat Length

Short

Coat Coloring

Labrador Retriever

Manchester Terrier

Breed Colors