English Labs vs American Labs

[tx_basser]

My old Choc was a English Lab.. He was built like a fireplug,, short legs, powerful body, and the kids use to get a kick out of him pulling them around in wagon/roller blades.

[Cullbuck]

I have a british lab and i will never own another american lab. Super chill was a breeze to train i think she may of had 4-5 accidents in the house during potty training. Shes over weight at 55 pounds she probably should weigh 45. She was as good of a duck dog as i think my training abilities go until she got bit by a moccasin and ive started deer hunting more than ducks. Now shes just a great pet. I highly recommend one.

[Cullbuck]

English Labs vs American Labs

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[BrandonA]

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[marceco]

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[Burntorange Bowhunter]

I'm not lab guy but I enjoy the American vs. Euro lines conversation.

In other working breeds the Euro lines excel. Most American lines are watered down. The AKC ruins breeds. Backyard breeding and popularity does as well.

One would think this would be a big issue with Labs due to the popularity and backyard breeding. Wouldn't you have to search for the right lines in the American ones? Just saying American vs. English would be painting with a broad brush. I'm betting 80-90% of the American bred labs would be pet lines where almost ALL of the English dogs would be of hunting/field/working lines.

[GWilly]

I'm not lab guy but I enjoy the American vs. Euro lines conversation.

In other working breeds the Euro lines excel. Most American lines are watered down. The AKC ruins breeds. Backyard breeding and popularity does as well.

One would think this would be a big issue with Labs due to the popularity and backyard breeding. Wouldn't you have to search for the right lines in the American ones? Just saying American vs. English would be painting with a broad brush. I'm betting 80-90% of the American bred labs would be pet lines where almost ALL of the English dogs would be of hunting/field/working lines.

What I am gathering is the American labs are more geared/bred for hunting. Sleaker, athletic build and more energy but it seems this transitively means they can be more rambunctious in the house and have a higher need for attention.

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

What I am gathering is the American labs are more geared/bred for hunting. Sleaker, athletic build and more energy but it seems this transitively means they can be more rambunctious in the house and have a higher need for attention.

The exact opposite in other working breeds. I still think what you described is specific American lines. I doubt that is the case with the average black dog called a lab in everyone's backyard.

[Jchunter]

Not sure if there is a difference unless you are looking for one? I have had 3 labs, no clue what type they were. They loved to hunt, be around people, and were eager to please. What more can a guy want? I like labs with big blocky heads so thats all I look for in a pup. I wont ever pay more than $400ish for a lab. Who cares about that fancy mumbo jump stuff....

[ColinR]

The best dog I ever owned wAs a British bloodline lab. Huge blocky head, not as leggy as an American lab. Thick, stocky body. Not quite as high energy super spaz as some of the American dogs I’ve owned and been around, but really fast learner, great temperament, and would work til he dropped. I can’t speak on the as a whole, but the one 13 year experience I had with a British lab was enough for me to know that when I’m ready again, I’ll seek out another.

If your looking for an indoor/outdoor dog, a hunting dog and a house dog, you can't go wrong with the British Lab. Much calmer temper and just as much as a hunter as an American lab. My British Lab blood trails deer and loves to duck hunt, but on those days off she is more than happy to lounge around the house causing no trouble. I take her to a lot of social places and she doesn't constantly seek attention from everyone around her. It has been a blessed 8 years with her.

As to American Labs, their great dogs but tend to have a lot more drive than I desire. If your duck hunting every weekend and have a big yard, than it may be the dog for you. I find that people who are competitive with their dogs, do dog trials, and duck hunt every day like American Labs.

This right here. I have had labs my entire life and usually more than one at a time. I've had both American and English. For me personally I prefer the English for the reasons stated above....they are much much calmer than an American lab. Like others said if your looking for a field trial dog or a dog to hunt every day.....get an American. But if your looking for primarily a pet and only hunt some go English. If you decide to go with an English lab i highly recommend the Dickendall bloodline. The baby I have now, Ranger, is a Dickendall dog and he is absolutely amazing. Quite the blood tracking dog too!

[Bkag09]

English without a doubt.

[rut-ro]

I’ve only had English. Super loyal, affectionate and easy to train. He used to greet me everyday when I got home.

[rut-ro]

Every since we brought my daughter home he has been by her side. Still sleeps out side her door. She’s 8 now. He would retrieve if I worked him, but I gave up on the birds

[Kurdawg]

No difference in temperament that I’ve been able to tell, just American are taller and sleeker mostly not as short and stubby. Little more athletic etc.


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[JeffJ]

I had a 105# male British for 12 years. Every ounce of that dog was a duck hunting fool. Now I have two full grown American females that don’t weigh 105# combined. Love the smaller females.