A Detailed Comparison of the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever.

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Frenchton Versus Labrador Retriever: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Frenchton and for the Labrador Retriever. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Frenchton or the Labrador Retriever

Frenchton versus Labrador Retriever: Overview

A very important difference between the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Frenchton is a small-sized dog while the Labrador Retriever is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Frenchton belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Labrador Retriever belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Frenchton versus Labrador Retriever: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Frenchton to the Labrador Retriever based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Factor Frenchton Labrador Retriever
Height 11 to 14 inches 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 15 years 10 to 12 years
Weight 15 to 25 pounds 55 to 80 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 1/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 1/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 4/5
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 3/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 1/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 1/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 1/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 4/5 5/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 1/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 5/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 11.0 years
Average Price $2130 $1290
Price Range $1650 – $2500 $850 – $1500
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Centronuclear Myopathy
  • D Locus (Dilute) DNA Test
  • EIC (Exercise Induced Collapse)
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • prcd-PRA DNA Test
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    *Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)

    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Frenchton in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Labrador Retriever. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for a Frenchton is 95 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Labrador Retriever is 74 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Frenchton is a better pet than the Labrador Retriever. So, you should get the Frenchton!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever

    Below is a list of where the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever are most different:

  • Frenchtons are not prone to gaining weight easily. However, Labrador Retrievers gain weight easily. You need to pay careful attention to what you feed them.
  • Frenchtons are not prone to nip and chew at things. However, Labrador Retrievers are prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Frenchtons adapt well to apartment living. However, Labrador Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    • The Similarities Between the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever

    The Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever are most similar:

  • Both the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever have a very low prey drive. This means they get along well with other pets.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever are very easy to train.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever are very easy to groom.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever are very playful.

    • Size (Weight and Height) of Frenchton versus Labrador Retriever

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever.

    Frenchtons weigh 15 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Frenchtons are 11 to 14 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Labrador Retrievers weigh 55 to 80 pounds when fully grown. Labrador Retrievers are 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Price of Frenchton versus Price of Labrador Retriever

    The average price of the Frenchton puppy is $2130. The price of the Frenchton typically ranges from $1650 – $2500. However, the price of a Frenchton can be as low as $800 and as high as $8000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 230 Frenchton puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Labrador Retriever puppy is $1290. The price of the Labrador Retriever typically ranges from $850 – $1500. However, the price of a Labrador Retriever can be as low as $100 and as high as $5000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 1413 Labrador Retriever puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Frenchton is more expensive than the Labrador Retriever.

    Frenchton Labrador Retriever
    Average Price $2130 $1290
    Price Range $1650 to $2500 $850 to $1500

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Frenchton and Labrador Retriever. For different price points, the charts show how many Frenchton puppies or how many Labrador Retriever puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Frenchtons. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Frenchtons. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Labrador Retrievers

    A breakdown of the prices of Labrador Retrievers

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Frenchton puppy or the Labrador Retriever puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Frenchton versus Labrador Retriever

    Frenchtons do not like to be left alone.

    Labrador Retrievers do not like to be left alone.

    Does the Frenchton Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Labrador Retriever?

    Frenchtons have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Labrador Retrievers have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Can Frenchtons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Labrador Retrievers Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Frenchtons can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Labrador Retrievers can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Can Frenchtons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Labrador Retrievers Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Frenchtons can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Labrador Retrievers can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which one drools more, the Frenchton or the Labrador Retriever

    Frenchtons drool moderately.

    Labrador Retrievers drool moderately.

    Do Frenchtons Bark and Howl? What about Labrador Retrievers?

    Frenchtons bark and howl, but not very much.

    Labrador Retrievers are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.

    Wanderlust Potential: Frenchton vs. Labrador Retriever

    Frenchtons have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Labrador Retrievers have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Do Frenchtons shed more than Labrador Retrievers?

    Frenchtons shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Labrador Retrievers shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Is the Frenchton Easier to Train than the Labrador Retriever?

    Frenchtons are very easy to train.

    Labrador Retrievers are very easy to train.

    Is the Frenchton Better for Apartment Owners than the Labrador Retriever?

    Frenchtons adapt very well to apartment living.

    Labrador Retrievers do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Frenchton or the Labrador Retriever?

    Frenchtons are very good for new dog owners.

    Labrador Retrievers are OK for new dog owners.

    Are Frenchtons good family dogs? What about Labrador Retrievers?

    Frenchtons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Labrador Retrievers are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Frenchtons and Labrador Retrievers?

    Frenchtons get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Labrador Retrievers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Frenchton or the Labrador Retriever?

    Frenchtons get along very well with other dogs.

    Labrador Retrievers get along very well with other dogs.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Frenchton or the Labrador Retriever?

    Frenchtons are very easy to groom.

    Labrador Retrievers are very easy to groom.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Frenchton

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Frenchton that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Frenchton:

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (77 percent match with Frenchton). Here is our comparison of the Labrador Retriever vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Japanese Spitz (75 percent match with Frenchton). Here is our comparison of the Labrador Retriever vs Japanese Spitz.
  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (77 percent match with Frenchton). Here is our comparison of the Labrador Retriever vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.

    • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Labrador Retriever

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Labrador Retriever that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Labrador Retriever:

  • Golden Retriever (75 percent match with Labrador Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Golden Retriever.
  • Aussiedoodle (73 percent match with Labrador Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Aussiedoodle.
  • Flat-Coated Retriever (77 percent match with Labrador Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Flat-Coated Retriever.
  • Shiloh Shepherd (79 percent match with Labrador Retriever). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Shiloh Shepherd.

    • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Frenchton and how the Labrador Retriever compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Frenchton and of the Labrador Retriever to other breeds:

    Frenchton Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Frenchton versus Australian Shepherd     Frenchton versus American Staffordshire Terrier     Frenchton versus Yorkipoo     Frenchton versus Standard Poodle     Frenchton versus Labradoodle     Frenchton versus Golden Cocker Retriever     Frenchton versus Tibetan Spaniel     Frenchton versus Treeing Tennessee Brindle     Frenchton versus Black Mouth Cur     Frenchton versus Bernese Mountain Dog     

    Labrador Retriever Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Labrador Retriever versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Labrador Retriever versus Weimaraner     Labrador Retriever versus Puggle     Labrador Retriever versus Affenpinscher     Labrador Retriever versus Saint Bernard     Labrador Retriever versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Labrador Retriever versus English Toy Spaniel     Labrador Retriever versus Canaan Dog     Labrador Retriever versus Mudi     Labrador Retriever versus Miniature Schnauzer     

    Conclusion: Frenchton versus Labrador Retriever. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Frenchton and the Labrador Retriever better suits you and your family.