Labrador Retriever tends to gain weight easily, needs increased exercise and playtime along with controlled food intake.

Azawakh has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

Affectionate
Cheerful
Friendly
Intelligent
Loyal
Playful
Social
Alert
Energetic
Gentle
Loving
Going
Responsive

Affectionate
Attentive
Refined
Loyal
Aloof
Fierce
Rugged

Labrador Retrievers are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Choose an Azawakh if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

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Labrador Retrievers are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Azawakhs may have difficulty adjusting to changes in lifestyle and living environments, preferring consistency.

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Epilepsy
Bloat
Wobbler's Syndrome

Otitis Externa
Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Sensitive to Anesthesia

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Labrador Retrievers thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Azawakhs are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Labrador Retriever has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Azawakh has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

Labrador Retrievers need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Azawakhs need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Labrador Retrievers are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Azawakhs have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Labrador Retriever is an average drooler, monitor for excessive drooling which may indicate health issues.

Azawakh minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Labrador Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Azawakh dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

While Labrador Retriever dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

Azawakh dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Labrador Retriever, it's at least 15 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Azawakh, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Labrador Retrievers usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Azawakhs usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Ideally, Labrador Retriever should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

In general Azawakh should be brushed at least once a month. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes, especially if they enjoyed it

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

For an average 65-80 pound (29 - 36 kg) Labrador Retriever feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 44-55 pound (20 - 25 kg) Azawakh feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Labrador Retriever is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of an Azawakh is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Labrador Retriever is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an Azawakh is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Labrador Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Azawakhs are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Azawakhs have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

Labrador Retrievers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Azawakhs make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Labrador Retrievers make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Azawakhs are not the best choice for families with kids.

Labrador Retrievers are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Azawakhs are not cat friendly.

Labrador Retrievers are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Azawakhs are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Labrador Retrievers are highly friendly around strangers.

Azawakhs are not very stranger friendly.

Labrador Retrievers are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Azawakhs have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

The Labrador Retriever is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Azawakhs are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.