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Labrador Retriever vs American Pit Bull Terrier
📊 Side-by-side stats
55-80 lbs
Weight
30-65 lbs
21-24 in
Height
17-21 in
10-14 yrs
Lifespan
12-16 yrs
$800-$2,000
Purchase Price
$500-$2,000
$1,200-$2,000
Annual Cost
$1,000-$1,800
⭐ Ratings compared
⚡ Energy Level
5 : 4
🧹 Shedding
4 : 2
✂️ Grooming Needs
2 : 1
👶 Kid Friendly
5 : 4
🏢 Apartment Friendly
2 : 2
🛡️ Guard Dog
2 : 4
🎓 Trainability
5 : 4
✅ Choose the Labrador Retriever if...
- 🐾kids are part of the household - it's the more patient family dog of this pair
- 🐾you want the easier dog to train - it picks up commands faster than the American Pit Bull Terrier
✅ Choose the American Pit Bull Terrier if...
- 🐾less hair around the house matters to you - it sheds less than the Labrador Retriever
- 🐾you want the sharper watchdog of the pair
- 🐾yearly costs matter - it's the cheaper of the two to keep