Greyhound vs Labrador Retriever

Weights come from the Petboost breed data. Everything else is from the breed standards listed on each breed page, and a field a source does not state is left blank.

	Greyhound	Labrador Retriever
Adult weight	23 to 39 kg	25 to 36 kg
Height	69 to 76 cm	55 to 57 cm
Lifespan	12 to 14 years	-
Coat	fine and close	short, dense, without wave or feathering, with a weather resistant undercoat
Shedding
Grooming effort
Energy
Trainability
Good with children
Suits an apartment

What sets them apart

Labrador Retriever sheds more (4 out of 5, against 2 for Greyhound).
Labrador Retriever has more energy (5 out of 5, against 2 for Greyhound).
Labrador Retriever is easier to train (5 out of 5, against 3 for Greyhound).

Which suits you

A smaller home or apartment. Greyhound is rated as the better fit.
Young children. Labrador Retriever is rated as the better fit.
A low grooming budget. Greyhound needs less grooming.
An active owner. Labrador Retriever has more energy to match.
A first-time owner. Labrador Retriever is rated easier to train.

Greyhound guide · Labrador Retriever guide · Change a breed · Find a local groomer or daycare

More comparisons

General information, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.