Comments on: What is the difference between a Labrador and a Golden Retriever?

By: asshole

asshole — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:20:48 +0000

my fiance says they are the same even with proof that they are 2 different breeds.

By: Harshita

Harshita — Sat, 21 May 2011 09:01:28 +0000

I think Labradors are much friendly,reliable and loyal than golden retrievers,and aah how can i forget LABS are much more cuter.They do not need much grooming as compared to golden retrievers.
goldens have long hair which shed very often..and thus is a breed you have take care of very much.

By: Holly

Holly — Fri, 28 May 2010 13:36:42 +0000

The true difference between a Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever is not the coat colour or length (although this is usually how they are visully distinguished) but the ancestory. Golden Retrievers came from Scotland, created by Lord Tweedmouth, for the role of retrieving game and fowl in the field. Labradors are from Canada, and were first used by Canadian fishermen to jump overboard and bring the nets in (which is why they are excellent swimmers). It is merely coincidence that they look similar, and now that both breeds are popular pets or trained to the gun, more people get them confused. Labradors are more common and popular than Golden Retrievers so Golden Retrievers are often mis-labelled Labradors.

By: Labrador Dog Breed Profile | Dream Dogs

Labrador Dog Breed Profile | Dream Dogs — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:35:00 +0000

[...] Many people get the Labrador Retriever mixed up with the other retriever dog breeds, such as the Golden Retriever. See ‘What is the difference between a Labrador and a Golden Retriever?‘ [...]