Comments on: English Vs American Lab – Differences In Type And Temperament

By: Clark Proudfit

Clark Proudfit — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 21:12:09 +0000

Boy you described my lab she seems like a English lab with some traits of the American she is 10 months and quite a character training her as a bird dogs coming along slowly but positive just seems to lose focus

By: Sammie@LabSiteHQ

Sammie@LabSiteHQ — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:47:47 +0000

In reply to Brodi Tallman. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're so sorry for your loss.

By: Brodi Tallman

Brodi Tallman — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:37:07 +0000

This was very helpful! I am currently researching the different types of Labs, prior to hopefully purchasing one in the next year or so. I’m not an expert. In fact, the main exposure I’ve had to labs were my fiancé’s guide dogs, who were both English labs. The first one he had when we started dating, Urban, changed my mind about Labs – I freely admit I thought they were some of the least intelligent dogs I had seen or been around. Well, Urban changed my mind after he had come home from the guide dog school. About 6 weeks later, He alerted my fiancé that I was in medical distress. Not trained for it, and he wasn’t my dog, but he knew something was wrong. I don’t remember much, as being born with hydrocephalus, and have had an inter cranial shunt since I was six weeks old…. I generally know the symptoms of a shunt block – partial or full. However, as I got older, I stopped displaying the “text book” symptoms. I just remember having the mother of all headaches, and stumbling to the bedroom. I was in such pain, I just made it to the bed… I think Urban took my wrist at some point, but I don’t remember clearly… when I finally regained consciousness, I was in the emergency department of my local hospital, with a very protective Lab sitting by the bed, and giving medical staff the “Stink-eye” as we call it. Turned out, after I passed out, Urban went to get my fiancé – who promptly called the paramedics. They told us later that if Urban hadn’t been there, I probably would have developed a full blown block, and probably would have needed another major surgery. I have already had 14 of them, and was extremely grateful to avoid another one. After my fiancé passed away unexpectedly last year, I have been struggling with extreme loneliness and everything else that goes along with a loss like that. Animals have always brought me joy in my life, but particularly dogs.

By: Lane Swenson

Lane Swenson — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 03:45:23 +0000

Your info is SPOT ON! I have had American Labs to hunt with, family dogs and trial dogs for 40 years. They are ATHELIETIC AND NEVER REFUSE TO PLEASE! EASY TO TRAIN FROM GUN DOGS, TRIAL DOGS, AND SERVICE DOGS , I AM PROUD TO SAY! NEVER A DISAPPOINTMENT!

By: Sharon B

Sharon B — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 13:39:38 +0000

In reply to Julie. My yellow lab could have played with the Yankees

By: Sharon B

Sharon B — Sun, 08 Dec 2024 13:34:41 +0000

In reply to Michael Harwig. I’ve owned 3 labs. 2 English Show type and 1 more agile and slender but with a lot of muscle definition. Sometimes I love to watch (Sassy, the working type) her because she is true balance with a lot of drive and strong desire to please. All 3 were and are reactive. Lots of training, hard work and apologies. I understand these guys so much better after reading this article. Thank you!

By: Michael Harwig

Michael Harwig — Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:05:48 +0000

I have owned several Labs both English. One named Odin ended up having hip and elbow problems and had to be put down at 12 years old. He was wicked smart though. Our newest lab was born the day Odin was put down. His name is Buddy and it fits him to a tee. He loves everyone!! We had to send him to a trainer for two months of obedience BOOT CAMP to stop the Jumping and pulling. It has been hard being without him but having just seen him, I can say without a doubt that Raney Ranch Labradors in the San Diego area are great Trainers. He is much improved!!! While Buddy shows 0% Interest in Field work, His interest in people will be put to work as a dog visiting patients in the hospital my wife works in.

By: Pippa Mattinson

Pippa Mattinson — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:06:16 +0000

In reply to debbie.

Hi Debbie, that’s fab! If you’d like to email us a photo to hello@thelabradorsite.com we would love to add his image to the article for you!

By: debbie

debbie — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 03:46:38 +0000

In reply to Jo. I have an American 5 yr old the Vet says he should weigh 85# he weighed that at a year!! he's 5 and weighs 112# he runs like the wind everyday how much should an American mail weigh im 5' and when we stand at a window he is the same height as me!! People tell me he's the biggest Lab they ever seen! I wish I could post our pic

By: Pippa Mattinson

Pippa Mattinson — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 08:39:22 +0000

In reply to Paloma Blanca. That's quite a difference in cost!