Unfortunately, the Labrador Retriever is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Tibecots are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

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

Playful
Energetic
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Lively
Gentle
Trainable
Reserved
Vocal
Amiable

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

Tibecots are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

St. John's Water Dog

Tibetan Terrier, Coton de Tulear

1800s

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Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown

Black
Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Cream

White
Black
Pied
Fawn
Brindle
Sable

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

Tibecots have medium-length coats.

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 Tibecot can have a litter of 4-6 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

Patellar Luxation
Lens Luxation
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Otitis Externa
Cataract
Progressive Retinal Atrophy

Cataracts
Canine Hip Dysplasia (Chd)
Hypothyroidism
Cerebellar Abiotrophy (Ataxia)

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

Eye Examination
General Physical Examination
Hearing Tests
X-rays or other radiographic imaging
Thyroid Panel

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

Tibecot has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

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

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

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.

Tibecots 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 Tibecot, it's at least 7 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 Tibecots usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

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

Tibecots have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Deshedder
Scissors

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 13-22 pound (6 - 10 kg) Tibecot feed 1 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 Tibecot is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 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 Tibecot is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 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 Retrievers can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Tibecots 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.

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

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

Tibecots are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Labrador Retrievers are highly friendly around strangers.

Tibecots are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

Tibecots are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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.

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