What is the difference between Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever? The Golden is long-haired and when the ears are pulled forward, the tips of the ears only cover the eyes, while the Lala is short-haired and the ears are generally hard to cover the eyes when pulled forward. The Golden has long side hair on the tail and the tail bone extends to the hock joint, while the Lala has no side hair and the tail does not extend beyond the hock joint. The Golden is gentle and patient, while the Lala has a different personality depending on the coat color. The difference between the two: 1, coat: Golden Retriever – a long-haired, flat or wavy coat, like golden silk; Labrador Retriever – a short-haired, short and straight double coat, smooth to the touch . 2, ears: Golden Retriever –Smaller, higher than the eyes, when the ears are pulled forward, the ear tips only cover the eyes; Labrador Retriever – two ears hanging close to the head, more backward, pulling forward is generally difficult to cover the eyes. 3, Tail: Golden Retriever –The tail is full of side hairs and the tail bone extends to the hock joint; Labrador Retriever – a medium-length tail with thick roots, like an otter, not exceeding the hock joint and without side hairs. 4, Color: Golden Retriever -Generally bright and lustrous golden coat, according to the difference of cultivated breeds, the coat can be divided into: cream, beige, dark golden three color types; Labrador – has beige, black, chocolate three color types. 5, IQ: Golden Retriever –The Labrador Retriever – ranked fourth in the world in overall canine IQ; (equivalent to the intelligence of an 8-year-old child) Labrador Retriever – ranked sixth in the world in overall canine IQ. 6, personality and suitable work: Golden Retriever -Meek, patient, extremely close to humans, obedience is very high; ideal for guide, accompany the elderly children and other service work, can also be used as a hunting dog, retrieve prey, especially in the water, of course, now more as a pet companion dog; Labrador Retriever – Depending on the color of the coat, the character is also different: beige, character closer to the golden hair, kind, gentle, suitable for pet dogs, guard dogs, guide dogs; black, character more lively, brave, suitable for police dogs, working dogs; chocolate, love sports, resourceful and flexible, suitable for hunting dogs, sports dogs.
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