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

Kuvasz has high obesity risk, needs regular exercise and food control to maintain healthy weight.

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

Clownish
Intelligent
Patient
Independent
Loyal
Protective
Brave
Fearless
Self-Confident
Faithful
Dependable

Labrador Retrievers are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Kuvaszs are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

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

Choose a Kuvasz 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.

Canada

Tibet

St. John's Water Dog

shepherding dog

1800s

1300s

Sporting (AKC:1917)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Working (AKC:1931)
Guardian Dogs (UKC)

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Cream

White

Labrador Retrievers have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Kuvaszs have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

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

Kuvaszs have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the Labrador Retriever breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Kuvaszs typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Hip Dysplasia
Congenital Heart Defect

Otitis Externa
Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Eye
Hip
Elbow
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination
Ear Examination

Hip
Heart
Skeletal
X-Rays
Physical Examination

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

Kuvaszs' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

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

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

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

Kuvaszs sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

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

Kuvasz 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.

Labrador Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Kuvaszs are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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 Kuvasz, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

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

Kuvasz should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
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 100-115 pound (45 - 52 kg) Kuvasz 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 a Kuvasz is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 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 a Kuvasz is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $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.

Labrador Retriever is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

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

The Kuvasz is not suitable for apartments and requires a large yard to thrive. Pent-up energy in small spaces can lead to destructive behavior.

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

Kuvaszs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

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

Kuvaszs are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

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

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

Labrador Retrievers are highly friendly around strangers.

Kuvaszs are quick to announce strangers and can be standoffish or suspicious.

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

Kuvaszs 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.

Kuvaszs may require more time and patience to learn commands, but with consistency, they can be trained.