English Springer Spaniel vs Labrador Retriever

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	English Springer Spaniel	Labrador Retriever
Adult weight	16 to 23 kg	25 to 36 kg
Height	51 cm	55 to 57 cm
Lifespan	-	-
Coat	close, straight and weather resisting, with moderate feathering	short, dense, without wave or feathering, with a weather resistant undercoat
Shedding	Not rated
Grooming effort
Energy
Trainability
Good with children
Suits an apartment

What sets them apart

Labrador Retriever is the bigger dog: adults are typically 25 to 36 kg, against 16 to 23 kg for English Springer Spaniel.

Which suits you

A smaller home or apartment. English Springer Spaniel is rated as the better fit.
Young children. English Springer Spaniel is rated as the better fit.
A low grooming budget. Labrador Retriever needs less grooming.
An active owner. Labrador Retriever has more energy to match.

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