Breed Comparison: Golden Retriever vs. Golden Labrador Retriever
We want to give you all of the information needed to select the perfect puppy for you and your lifestyle. To help you make your decision, we’ve put together a comparison of two popular breeds: Golden Retriever vs. Golden Labrador Retriever.
To see the similarities and differences between these two breeds, look over our breed comparison chart. Then, consider each characteristic of the two puppy breeds and think about which are most important to you. You can also learn more about each puppy breed by visiting Keystone Puppies’ individual breed pages, which are searchable with Find My Puppy.
| Golden Retriever | Golden Labrador Retriever | |
| Size | 55-80 lbs. 21-24 in. | 50-85 lbs, 21-25 in. |
| Colors | light cream, yellows, dark copper | chocolate, yellow, black, golden |
| Shedding | medium | medium |
| Activity Level | medium to high | medium to high |
| Trainability | highly trainable | highly trainable |
| Temperament | docile, loyal, eager to please | loyal, social, eager to learn |
| Good with Children? | yes | yes |
| Good with Other Dogs? | yes | yes |
Golden Retriever vs. Golden Labrador Retriever- How to Choose
Looking at the Golden Retriever vs. Golden Labrador Retriever comparison, you can see these two dog breeds are similar in more than just name. Because these two breeds share so much in common, you can consider making your choice based on puppy availability and price, but either one will make a great new furry friend.
Golden Retriever
One minor distinction is their size with Golden Labradors potentially growing a bit larger. Both breeds do best in homes where they have plenty of room to run and exercise.
What About Puppy Health Concerns?
Keystone Puppies takes care to ensure your new puppy is healthy and happy. That’s why all of our puppies come with our puppy health guarantee. To find out what this guarantee means to new puppy parents and their four-legged companions, read our Health Guarantee.
Golden Labrador Retriever
Before deciding to adopt a puppy, it’s also important to be aware of health concerns that are associated with the breed you’re considering. Look for the Health tab on each Puppy Breeds page to learn more about conditions that are common for the breed.
Accountability for Our Breeders
Another important factor in your puppy’s health is the quality of the breeder. Keystone Puppies is recognized as Lancaster’s first puppy provider with an on-staff Animal Welfare and Breeder Accountability Specialist. This specialist verifies that our Accredited Breeders follow best practices. To see the standards we set for our breeders, visit Keystone Puppies Breeders.
Time to Find Your New Puppy?
Our easy-to-use Find My Puppy feature takes you right to any of the puppy breeds we have for sale. You can search photos, genders, and prices and choose your new puppy today!
