Labrador Retriever vs Newfoundland
Compare Labrador Retrievers to Newfoundlands. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.
Labrador Retriever
Newfoundland
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
25-30 Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
100-150 Pounds
Intelligence
Labrador Retriever
Newfoundland
Origin Country
Canada
Canada
Origin Year
1700 AD
1600 AD
Labrador Retriever
Newfoundland
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Labrador Retriever
Newfoundland
Labrador Retriever
Newfoundland
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
Yes
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-90 °F
0-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Labrador Retriever
Newfoundland
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
22 MPH
Strength
High
Very High
Labrador Retriever
Newfoundland
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium to High
Shedding
High
High
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
Medium
Medium
Labrador Retriever
Newfoundland
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Labrador Retriever
Newfoundland
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Labrador Retriever
Newfoundland
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Labrador Retriever
Newfoundland
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
8-10 Years
Labrador Retriever
Newfoundland
Labrador Retriever
Newfoundland
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Short
Medium to Long
Labrador Retriever
Newfoundland
