Golden Retriever vs. Labrador: Which Breed Is Right For You?

[@cathybrown8334]

My ex pestered me into getting a Labrador retriever. She ended up being my protector during a violent divorce. On 9-11-2019 I had to put my best friend down due to cancer. So I rescued a 1/2 Labrador retriever and 1/2 Golden Retriever from a horrendous situation. My favorite is and will always be a Labrador retriever. That’s her photo. So God made a dog.

[@jayashrishobna]

I'm so sorry that you were threatened with violence. I'm glad you had your dog there for protection. I hope you are doing better now! (Edited comment for grammatical error.)

[@jiggleballs55]

I cant even begin to imagine the pain you went through when you had to put them down

[@cathybrown8334]

@@jiggleballs55 I spent 2 nights on the kitchen floor banging my head. The only thing that saved me was my little Min Pin who loved Zoey even more than me if that’s possible. So God made a Dog.

[@PriyankitaPant]

Labs do that - my cousins would stage a mock fight & their dog would just jump between them to stop them. He didn’t even like raised voices - RIP Bruno 🪦

[@heidirenee4671]

I put my childhood lab down last weekend. He also had cancer. He’s been my best friend for 8 years, and he’s been there for me through my darkest moments. No matter what, they will love you their whole life. It’s the most painful thing in the world to lose them, but the healing gets better with time.

[@AnneMB955]

Love my Golden Retriever to pieces. Also know families who love their labs to pieces. Thx so much for sharing.

[@RetrieverCare]

No matter what, both the breeds are absolutely beautiful :)

[@AnneMB955]

Totally agree. 🥰

[@Mark1Mach2]

Love mine to pieces too!! But sadly I may have to part from her. I will miss her much!

[@PhilChill621]

Labs won my heart first , but have met many wonderful Golden Retrievers in my life .

[@silverkitty2503]

same

[@johnhoie1]

I had a yellow lab previously, and now a black lab. I think goldens are functionally the same, but I didn’t want the coat maintenance. Two wonderful breeds!

[@mathieudale4685]

Do you mean that the black lab require less maintenances than the yellow?

[@joaenahyewonGFM]

​@@mathieudale4685When people say just the word 'golden' they are usually referring to the golden retriever

[@dagmaranja888]

Yes, both wonderful! But there are differences in their character not just the fur!

[@mathieudale4685]

@@joaenahyewonGFM ahhh ok! Thks my bad 😅

[@debbielenoir5472]

We have owned both breeds. Both were females. The chocolate lab was raised from a puppy and the golden was a rescue. They both only had one bad trait and that was shedding. They were very intelligent and very laid back. We had the lab longer than the golden. I couldn’t say which was the best dog because they both had the same personalities. However, Brandy, the golden, did have that golden “clown” trait come out and she was scared of fireworks and thunderstorms. Molly, the lab, loved fireworks. They were both wonderful dogs and are missed very much by our whole family.

[@Mark1Mach2]

wonderful that both youe dogs gave you a good company and were loved.

[@ElementaryWatson-oxo]

There is a golden retriever from hell living close to our home. For the last three years he went on attacking three times our dogs. Totally unprovoked. Our dogs required emergency care. We get along with Rottweilers and Staffords in our neighborhood, but not with this golden retriever.

[@GiovanniLeto]

❤

[@steveludwig4200]

BOTH, We've had 4 golden retrievers and 3 labs since 1984. All great members of our family!

[@BeckyInKorea]

I wanted to know the answer to this question for a long time thank you for the video! If I had a choice I'd go with a Golden, but my lab needed to be rescued here in South Korea so I'm just doing my best to give him what he needs, rather than focusing on what I need. Nicely explained video 👏

[@tarekmanieh6103]

The Golden Retriever Wins For Sure

[@pandiranathgajbhiye6264]

Yes

[@yunaslovers]

Goldie's the best. They are compassionate to humans.

[@riverwalker2173]

We've had the best luck with pure breed labs, lab mixes & Shepherd mixes ( Joey was a superb German Shepherd/Gray wolf mix pooch. Our goldens were harder to train & had a lot of health problems, unfortunately 😕

[@aritramitra4401]

I love your channel. I had a Golden Retriever. His name was Leo. I miss him so much.

[@RetrieverCare]

Thank you so much :)

[@bobbycorrigan7969]

I just picked up my Golden on new years day. Her and my 5 yrs old shepherd female are best friends, they do everything together, I got the best of both worlds. Oh ya plus my long haired gray cat.

[@glamsky3257]

I had a goldador! Golden and labrador mix. The best dog ever 😃

[@RetrieverCare]

Ohh dahmm.. Thats amazing.

[@pgbrandon]

We have had 6 Golden Retrievers. I wouldn't call them loyal. One left the leash-free park with the dogs he was playing with. He would go with anyone who gave him attention.

[@victoriay5678]

No comparison. Both are equally wonderful. I've both!!!💖💖💖

[@RetrieverCare]

Yes they both are incredible breeds :)

[@brittanygordon6544]

While mine is a golden retriever/ lab mix she’s mostly golden. So I would say the golden retriever.

[@jeffmcclure918]

Two outstanding breeds. I personally prefer labs because I love being outdoors with my dogs (fishing, swimming, camping, hiking) and lab coats are easier to clean mud and burrs out of. When it comes to companionship though, these 2 are as good as it gets.

[@RetrieverCare]

Yes lab coats are indeed easier to clean compared to goldens! We're glad we could help. Thank you so much😄

[@johnnybolibekov4603]

Labrador retriever are good but I am going to stick with goldies:)

[@samantharitchie9148]

My female chocolate lab is bigger than the male golden. She's incredibly smart, loving to all dogs and humans, and literally a gentle giant. Would be so hard to not have another.

[@bhagyalaxmibhoibhoi9880]

I love Labrador retriever dog because they are very cute and smart dog ever

[@teknicron1080]

Oh man, this brings back memories. First two dogs when I was growing up were goldens, very good dogs, both pretty mellow until they got to go outside, then they would get their zoomies (still got it inside, but they loved nothing more than to lounge around when we were around). XD Brother and his wife had a Black Lab, very sweet dog, loved attention, but VERY active. Both love playing in water or mud, and both shed continuously . . . so great companions, but high coat maintenance. Difference between them is that Labs have a "wet coat," so their body is making oil to coat their fur, and that can be a huge source of allergies.

[@phillippayeboah4635]

Wow

[@patriciadoty6268]

That is so true so affectionate and beautiful ..I lost my lab to cancer recently broke our hearts . still miss my Stella! Hope she is happy in Heaven !!

[@crimzonmugiwara2517]

I got a golden retriever and watched your vids for tips

[@RetrieverCare]

We're glad we are of any help :)

[@noahmagnum8862]

I have always wanted a Golden retriever Now i want a Golden even more

[@RetrieverCare]

Whats stoping you. Get one :)

[@noahmagnum8862]

@@RetrieverCare Well whats stoping me is that golden retrievers are very overpriced in sweden they go for like 3000 dollars.

[@mazenwasim1958]

Golden retrievers r one of my fav dogs ever❤️🥰🥰

[@RetrieverCare]

Mine too :)

[@jyotishsengupta1466]

@@RetrieverCare Do golden retrievers get along with great danes?

[@bobray8637]

I've been around black labs my whole life, but my daughter and wife wanted a golden, so we got one, she has us all happy. Rather have both.

[@GregCharles01]

In terms of Intelligence, I suppose the smartest thing a dog can reguraly do is be the eyes of a blind person and guide them through the human world. Labrador is the dog that excels at that.

[@ln5747]

Golden retrievers are guide dogs also

[@kumaritriptisingh268]

I had a German shepherd but i wanted another dog too so i was confused to get which breed. With this video I buyed golden and it very suitable

[@kristenxei]

What did u name it :)

[@bqnkios3035]

Golden retrievers r my favorite dogs ever there. So cute.

[@RetrieverCare]

Mine to :)

[@gauravvashisht7338]

Me tooo

[@cccvvcfvbbb682]

Mine also

[@Jeff-os9lt]

Now I have one of each. But, once upon a time I had a big black Lab named Jack. We spent each night lying together in front of fans as we both battled cancer. I won, he didn’t and I miss him every day.

[@RetrieverCare]

Jack was surely a warrior and so are you❤ We hope we were of any help and Thank you so much for this comment!

[@Jeff-os9lt]

@@RetrieverCare Jack truly was a warrior. Thank you so much for your response.

[@arnacortez4573]

I love your content i keep watching this cause i want a golden retriever for Christmas

[@RetrieverCare]

I promise you won't regret adopting a golden :)

[@morrigantyche8597]

I love lab retriever. I love my black lab more than all of my friends. Only my black lab and her 2 pup are enough for me ♥️♥️

[@patriciadoty6268]

I loved my lab …to me labs are the best dogs sweet and so intelligent , caring.Great protectors also!❤ She passed i still miss her !

[@bb54321abc]

I have had both and quite frankly both are excellent dogs. Unfortunately both had health issues around year 12 and died at 12 ½.

[@DavidMelton-p9d]

We have raised BOTH and Labs and Goldens, and they are PERFECT!!!! But Goldens are so pure and gentle, sweet and well mannered! Both breeds have lots of strong points! Best dogs ever and truly MAN’S BEST FRIEND! 😍

[@RetrieverCare]

I couldn't agree more on this! Our Simba is our only BEST FRIEND😍 We're glad we could help! Thank you so much :)

[@abcedf662]

Both are Amazing..but personally A little more to goldenss 🥳🥳🎁🎁🎂🤩🤩

[@blop711]

I have a mix. I fell in love at first sight 🥰

[@RetrieverCare]

Hey that's great :)

[@lindagarcia5572]

Golden Retriever 💕🤗💕🥰😘I had my beautiful girl for over 16 years..she kept young and just my Best Bud...I miss her excitement to see me when I came Home her "Zoomies" and Bounce " Mom You are Home" YAY 🥰😘🤗💕🙏🤗

[@isabelitagildo-paa217]

I love both, so maybe I'll decide for a lab/golden retriever mix breed❤

[@kris05178]

Both are loving breeds.....

[@15.nikhil.h68]

I love golden retriever

[@tarekmanieh6103]

The Golden Retriever is the best for Sure

[@madhavranjit869]

Nah labs beat them anyday

[@madhavranjit869]

Labs are healthier Labs have lower maintaince needs Labs are more energetic Labs are also better for hot climates

[@stormy8482]

@@madhavranjit869 that really doesnt make them better besides low maintaince

[@madhavranjit869]

@@stormy8482 healtheir dogs are better.

[@maddie2888]

@@madhavranjit869 labs are less cute

[@peggybiddison5581]

We have a 2 yr old yellow lab, one of the smartest dogs we’ve ever had. And, as a companion to our lab, we have a a 4 month old golden retriever. Needless to say, at this point the Lab is smarter pup. But we all love the silly retriever. Bot are females, they are total playmates, but will always chose to play with us vs playing with each other. They are so loyal, so loving and such smart dogs. Total joys & the pup is a real attention seeking clown.

[@vespasiancloscan7077]

I have a 4 month old Lab meant to be an outside dog, that's smart in mischief. Pretends not to know what "get out" means, but knows what "GET OUT" means. And it's not like he gets out if you yell "IT'S MONDAY". He knows the words. If the door's open, he just drops a toy right past the door to make it look like he's only barely crossed the boundaries -- but he really wants to taste all the cables and the TV. Pretends to struggle jumping on a 30cm high bench, then when he thinks you're not around you find him up on a proper height table with no helping steps around. Keeps a respectful distance off the veggie garden whenever you go near it, then the next day you find freshly picked onions lying around.

[@Daddyiscool450]

@@vespasiancloscan7077 where do I get one from?

[@RetrieverCare]

Well labs are surely smart dogs but don't think golden retrievers are total clowns! I think this video will change your mind - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3XHmnhtrbeib80

[@RetrieverCare]

Yes labs are exactly what you described :) In fact we have a dedicated channel just for labradors and it could be a great guide for your 4 month old lab - kzbin.info/door/SM0eFOmQxChKVzVIR9lrpA

[@njpofficial]

Nope goldens are more smart

[@yunaslovers]

Goldies are a beauty and brains.. it's an attractive dog that many would get a photo op with goldie! 😊❤

[@emmahere7087]

Another great video!

[@RetrieverCare]

We're glad you liked it :)

[@md.hossainkhan2120]

Lol ! I was so confused that I got both of you them at the same time 🤣🤣

[@Dynamic-12c]

Both which should I get

[@milanjadhav7358]

Thanks for the information. It was very useful 🙂

[@RetrieverCare]

We're glad :)

[@andreslb151]

I've owned both, and both are incredible. My newest golden just aged 1 so I think I'll look a brother for him, maybe a lab.

[@steveludwig4200]

Great idea! Please try and get your new pup from a rescue organization of local shelter.

[@andreslb151]

@@steveludwig4200 Thank you, I'll get it from wherever I want.

[@steveludwig4200]

@@andreslb151 WOW. With a passive aggressive attitude like yours you dont deserve another dog.

[@maddie2888]

Golden retrievers 100 percent there so cute and amazing I have my second golden retriever rn and there so amazing

[@praveenkumar-tx4tu]

I am planning to get a golden lab ,but my first love was golden retrievers but i didn't wanted the coat maintenance and as I am not a fan of regular grooming and visiting the vet

[@marcogregori9473]

I love golden retriever ❤🥰🐕🐶

[@stivemichel8021]

We are selling 7 of our puppies for half the price due to a capacity problem we’re currently facing. Please contact us if you need a puppy ::.

[@kimmy123763]

so the best thing would be a lab golden mix. that is a win win 🙂👍

[@RetrieverCare]

Totally agreed😍 but now the question is which one of the three golden retrievers would you like to be mixed?

[@sarcysucho5164]

And whether you want a English or American lab

[@njpofficial]

@@RetrieverCare I would take american Goldador

[@njpofficial]

@@RetrieverCare what golden retriever do you have.

[@ArnoldMessi1]

I have one! Idk what to name it. Any ideas?

[@g13allishamarielreyes47]

I want a golden retriver

[@RetrieverCare]

Hey that's great :)

[@stivemichel8021]

We are selling 7 of our puppies for half the price due to a capacity problem we’re currently facing. Please contact us if you need a puppy ::.

[@richapareek9485]

Golden 4life

[@starbeatz1174]

I know this is for Yorkie but I Want one

[@starbeatz1174]

and my Lil sis want a mini poodle

[@thelostculture9544]

All dogs are sweet, but if you really wanna compare, No doubts it's Labrador..

[@RetrieverCare]

Okay that is great!

[@David_7171]

I’m interested seeing the full list of most intelligent breeds

[@DonMascarpon]

1. Border collie 2. Poodle 3. German shepherd 4. Golden retriever 5. Doberman pinscher 6. Shetland sheepdog 7. Labrador retriever 8. Papillon 9. Rottweiler 10. Australian cattle dog

[@Ael1l]

@@DonMascarpon yup that's about it

[@remilarp4497]

I liked golden retriever the most in this

[@zwinterthefox9441]

Oh nice video!I am planning to get a dog and my favourites are labradors and golden retrievers!Now I can easily find which one is right for me!(Now the only thing i must do is to get my dad to love dogs to get one!)

[@RetrieverCare]

Haha convincing your parents to get a dog could be a challenge! All the very best :)

[@zwinterthefox9441]

@@RetrieverCare I convicted my mum and brother,but dad...Ahhhhh very hard

[@RetrieverCare]

@@zwinterthefox9441 We might release a video that can help you so just stay tuned :)

[@zwinterthefox9441]

@@RetrieverCare 😁

[@stivemichel8021]

@@zwinterthefox9441 We are selling 7 of our puppies for half the price due to a capacity problem we’re currently facing. Please contact us if you need a puppy ::.

[@Angelico_123]

Exactly....I do have golden retriever brown...

[@RetrieverCare]

That is so great :)

[@ambercoxfield207]

My puppy Pumpkin Spice didn’t get the memo that Golden don’t bark a lot.

[@ClaudioCarriquiry]

Las dos razas son muy lindas.. tengo una labradora .y le puse Frida la famosa rescatista de México

[@kno0ne]

The correct answer is both are best for you. Goldens and Labradors are fantastic dogs.

[@RetrieverCare]

Haha couldn't agree more😄 We hope we were of any help! Thank you so much for a comment.

[@maryannecaliwanagan1928]

I choose Golden Retriever. Tell the Tip Top channel that this should be also golden retriever.

[@Owio-o6p]

I would have to go with a Labrador because I've always thought they were so much cuter and just like goldens, are very well behaved.

[@RetrieverCare]

Both are great dogs! We're glad we could help😄

[@giovannisingergs4159]

I think a golden retriever would be my kind of dog because they can actually fit my lifestyle so that would be the dog that I would mostly choose

[@johnnybolibekov4603]

Same

[@saanavis3340]

Golden retivers are best

[@RetrieverCare]

No doubt about it :)

[@skysstudio431]

For me i like golden retrievers becuz they are so cute when they r puppies❤❤

[@stephenshirodkar9774]

I have a golden retriever puppy too and I love him

[@RetrieverCare]

That is great😀

[@ophirtarshish6379]

We have 4 months GR and his name is Botchok.

[@catseyereflex6774]

I have a beagle.. Am planning on getting another dog.. Which dog would be the best to accompany him.. Confused between a poodle and a Goldie..

[@RetrieverCare]

Poodle and Golden Retriever, both are great companion dogs.

[@stivemichel8021]

We are selling 7 of our puppies for half the price due to a capacity problem we’re currently facing. Please contact us if you need a puppy ::.

[@jyotishsengupta1466]

Go for a great dane.. Very gentle breeds, can gell with a beagle and their imposing size makes them intimidating for others..

[@Bunny11344]

Nah I’ve encountered labs that rarely barked and a lot of golden retrievers who are cranky and bark a lot. Labs for the win

[@RetrieverCare]

Yes every dog is different and they behave the way they are trained or the environment they are raised in. We're glad we could help! Thank you so much for the Comment😄

[@eipi5173]

Have had both several times. I cant think of a single difference between them.,other than appeearce. Cant go wrong with either.

[@veereshhiremath2838]

Every dog is better then humans. But i love Golden retriever for there friendly nature and long hairs which looks gorgeous 😘.

[@laurenjones2909]

Both beautiful dogs I have a labradore retriever hes my best mate

[@cadebrown2092]

I'm guessing you never watched Cujo

[@jordanbatka033]

Yup you have to love dogs! they’re filled of good intentions only

[@nilusirimanne2554]

I like golden retriever ❤

[@RetrieverCare]

Yes they are too good to be true :)

[@bhagyalaxmibhoibhoi9880]

We had 45 dogs in my nani house different kind of breed Labrador retriever , chihuahua breed, German shepherd, tiger breed, potcake breed, and Indian pariah breed also but I love my Labrador retriever breed Mickey .

[@njpofficial]

45!!!!!

[@RetrieverCare]

That is so great :) Also say 'Hey' to Mickey from us!

[@virusop0033]

Dream check ♥️

[@gamingdudes15videos82]

I am buying golden golden retriever

[@zwinterthefox9441]

Hooray!

[@RetrieverCare]

That is great :)

[@RetrieverCare]

@@zwinterthefox9441 Totally agreed ;)

[@stivemichel8021]

We are selling 7 of our puppies for half the price due to a capacity problem we’re currently facing. Please contact us if you need a puppy ::.

[@zwinterthefox9441]

@@stivemichel8021 i need a puppy,but i am sure we live in different countries

[@shubhdaswani1158]

Wait did you upload a vid called "final video"? And then deleted it? It popped on my recommended but when I clicked it, it said the vid was deleted by the poster. Also please don't quit the channel, I'm about to get a golden and it's really helped me prepare for it as I was really scared of I'd be able to handle him or no. So thanks for all the vids and please don't quit.

[@RetrieverCare]

Hey, no no, we are not quitting. We forgot to change the name of the video last time. We edit the video couple of times and 'Final Video', it means Video Ready To Upload. So we deleted the last video and scheduled it for today :)

[@shubhdaswani1158]

That's a relief to hear lol

[@tarunkashyap3636]

@@RetrieverCare which is dog is proctive in this video

[@-.-4]

Since I live in a cold climate,I’d take the lab but have a golden as well 😂. Best of both worlds ❤. Since both are energizer bunnies, they would work well together 😂. I’ve always thought labs were bigger, must be the hair hiding things and both good in the water. No choice, gotta have both. My brother had a red golden retriever. My legs were never cleaner. 😂 soft tongue ❤

[@LMA-jf5pk]

Hi All, Need advice of Labrador and Golden retriever parent. Which is easier to be cared for by a senior who is physically not very strong i.e. Labrador or Golden retriever ? Also my husband is not fond of dogs which will be able to adjust better @ our home, Labrador or a Golden retriever ? Thanks! LMA

[@kristenxei]

Kinda late but a labrador bc it doesn't shed hair as golden retriever?

[@LMA-jf5pk]

@@kristenxei Thank you!

[@anjelomichelangelo7726]

golden retrievers are funnier to look at. They always make me smile 😀😀😀

[@clairematthews7691]

I have a lab and a golden retriever so I pick both

[@RetrieverCare]

Haha Even we have both the breeds and they are a great companion to each other as well😄 We're glad we could help! Thank you for the Comment :)

[@goblinslayer8822]

Both are good bois 😀😀😀

[@gabrielabdelnour]

I have owned Labrador and Golden.. but Labs are the best ❤❤

[@shashikadewapriya66]

i really want a golden retreiver

[@susanscorner2257]

I love golden retriever so much nice video

[@RetrieverCare]

Thanks a lot :)

[@susanscorner2257]

Your welcome ☺️

[@charlesbromberick4247]

They are my two favorite breeds; that said, Samantha my black lab is the best thing that´s ever happened to me.

[@patriciadoty6268]

I totally agree. So smart And intelligent …she passed. We must her so sweet and a great protector.

[@bhagyalaxmibhoibhoi9880]

I love all type of dog even I love Street dog also because I am not a breed lover I am a big dog lover

[@kenkristofick9068]

Get one of each. We did!

[@LATHA780]

I love Labrador

[@RetrieverCare]

Yes they are awesome! Seeing you love labradors, we have a specific channel just for Labradors - kzbin.info

[@adahriipfoze10]

Golden Retriever Any day

[@narangrana6871]

i hate golden retriever . i always choose Labrador ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@vanshchhabra4944]

Golden retriever is the best and loveable breed i have bruno a golden retriever

[@jashodapatel3905]

Golden retriever is better for me

[@bibianatorres6283]

Golden!!

[@RetrieverCare]

Yes :)

[@bearthewildlabrador4636]

Labrador of course!

[@animatedxool2319]

i like a bit less energetic, big dodie which is furry, so i can pet it,my friend has one and it is one of the calmest dog i have ever seen, so goldenboy it is

[@nicoleinsley8788]

I have 2 goldens ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kingDB9955]

Golden retriever best dog really

[@RetrieverCare]

100% TRUE :)

[@Tanjiro_op-7]

A Labrador suits my personality

[@BrainDancer]

I didn't notice many differences here

[@sainaidu82]

I choose golden retriever

[@muhammadbilalmemon271]

Your knowledge of dogs is on another level. Start making videos about other dogs as well. I have many Russian dogs & a Golden Retriever. As per my experience, Russian dogs are more loyal & intelligent as compared to Golden Retrievers.

[@RetrieverCare]

Yeah sure! Thanks for the suggestion but yes talking of channels, we have 2 more channels based on the Popular breeds Beagle - kzbin.info and Labrador - kzbin.info/door/SM0eFOmQxChKVzVIR9lrpA

[@muhammadbilalmemon271]

@@RetrieverCare Hmmm, thanks, subscribed.

[@vijayabalsekar1694]

I love golden retriever they r my darlings

[@buburuzaasmr]

I love Golden Retrievers

[@RetrieverCare]

Couldn't agree more :)