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

Calm
Companionable
Friendly
Cheerful
Devoted
Sociable

Canada

England

St. John's Water Dog

field spaniel

Sporting (AKC:1917)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Sporting (AKC:1884)
Gun Dogs (UKC)

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Hazel

Black
Brown

Brown

Black
Brown
Cream

Brown

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

Sussex Spaniels have medium-length coats.

Straight

Wavy

A Labrador Retriever can have a litter of 10-12 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Sussex Spaniel can have a litter of 12-15 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Gastric Torsion
Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
Epilepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans

Usually A Very Healthy Breed

Otitis Externa
Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Intervertebral Disc Disease
Hip Dysplasia

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

Hip
Skeletal
X-Rays

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

Sussex Spaniels are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Sussex Spaniel 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.

Sussex Spaniels require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

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

Sussex Spaniels are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

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

Sussex Spaniel 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.

Sussex Spaniel dogs bark and howl frequently and are not recommended for quiet homes.

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.

Sussex Spaniels 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 Sussex Spaniel, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

The Labrador Retriever is a low-maintenance breed that doesn't require much grooming.

The Sussex Spaniel requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
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 35-45 pound (16 - 20 kg) Sussex Spaniel feed 2 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 Sussex Spaniel is somewhere $2.50 - $2.80 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 Sussex Spaniel is between $74 - $84. This makes an average of $888 - $1008 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.

Sussex Spaniel has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

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

Sussex Spaniels are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

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

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

Labrador Retrievers are highly friendly around strangers.

Sussex Spaniels are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

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

Sussex Spaniels 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.

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