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Australian Cattle Dog vs Labrador Retriever

76/100

Good Match 👍

The Australian Cattle Dog and Labrador Retriever pairing scores 76/100 (Good Match 👍). Their strongest compatibility factor is energy match (100/100). Watch out for temperament overlap (30/100).

Side-by-Side Comparison

🐕 Australian Cattle DogLabrador Retriever 🦮

Sizemediumvslarge

Energy5/5vs5/5

Grooming2/5vs2/5

Shedding4/5vs4/5

Trainability4/5vs5/5

Barking4/5vs3/5

Lifespan12–16 yrsvs10–14 yrs

Weight35–50 lbsvs55–80 lbs

Compatibility Factor Breakdown

Energy Match100/100 (25% weight)

Australian Cattle Dog (5/5) and Labrador Retriever (5/5) have similar energy levels - great match!

Social Compatibility80/100 (20% weight)

Australian Cattle Dog rates 3/5 and Labrador Retriever rates 5/5 for dog-friendliness.

Size Compatibility85/100 (15% weight)

Australian Cattle Dog (medium) and Labrador Retriever (large) are well-matched in size.

Temperament Overlap30/100 (15% weight)

Shared traits: few direct matches.

Training Ease86/100 (10% weight)

Australian Cattle Dog (4/5) and Labrador Retriever (5/5) trainability.

Family Friendliness68/100 (8% weight)

Australian Cattle Dog (3/5) and Labrador Retriever (5/5) with kids.

Noise Level55/100 (4% weight)

Combined barking: Australian Cattle Dog (4/5) + Labrador Retriever (3/5).

Shedding Impact40/100 (3% weight)

Combined shedding: Australian Cattle Dog (4/5) + Labrador Retriever (4/5).

Highlights

✅ Perfect energy match

Things to Watch

⚠️ Heavy combined shedding - invest in a good vacuum!

Temperament Traits

🐕 Unique to Australian Cattle Dog

Loyal Protective Energetic Alert Intelligent

🦮 Unique to Labrador Retriever

Friendly Active Outgoing Gentle Trusting

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Australian Cattle Dog and Labrador Retriever good together?

Yes! Australian Cattle Dog and Labrador Retriever score 76/100 on our compatibility model, making them a good match�. Perfect energy match.

Which is better for families, Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever?

The Labrador Retriever is generally better with kids. The Australian Cattle Dog has an energy level of 5/5 while the Labrador Retriever is 5/5.

Which needs more exercise, Australian Cattle Dog or Labrador Retriever?

The Australian Cattle Dog needs more exercise. Australian Cattle Dog rates 5/5 for exercise needs while Labrador Retriever rates 4/5. Plan for daily walks, runs, or active play sessions.

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