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Quiz: Can You Sort The Labradors From The Golden Retrievers?

  • 24th May 2018

You might be forgiven for getting mixed-up between these two playful, lolloping breeds. Both boasting their loveable floppy ears, soulful eyes and ear-to-ear smiles. Labradors and Golden Retrievers are firm favourites in UK households, and it’s no wonder!

But can you tell the difference between these two popular Retriever breeds? Brush up your knowledge with our breed comparison guide, then put your Retriever knowledge to the test with our quiz – why not challenge all the dog lovers in your life to see who can get the highest score?

Which breed has the shorter coat?

Correct! Wrong!

Which breed is more prone to obesity?

Correct! Wrong!

Which tail belongs to the Golden Retriever?

Correct! Wrong!

Which breed was first bred in the UK?

Correct! Wrong!

Which breed has more coat colour varieties?

Correct! Wrong!

Which breed is slightly larger?

Correct! Wrong!

Which forehead belongs to the Labrador?

Correct! Wrong!

Which breed’s coat is more high maintenance?

Correct! Wrong!

Which breed has cousins known as the American ‘working’ breed?

Correct! Wrong!

Which breed has a more muscular build?

Correct! Wrong!

Labrador vs Golden Retriever Quiz
1/10
Uh-oh! Looks like you struggled to separate the Labs from the Goldies. These breeds are tricky to tell apart, right? Head over to our breed profiles and comparison guide to dig a little deeper. You’re welcome to come back and try again. We’re sure you’ll ace this quiz next time.
2/10
Oops! These popular pooches foxed you. Time to head back to dog breed school and dust off your Retriever radar. Check out our Retriever comparison guide to wise up.
3/10
Yikes! That was tough. You got a couple right but looks like you had a hard time spotting the differences. Those Labs and Goldies slipped right through your fingers! Time to brush up with our Retriever comparison guide.
4/10
Not bad, but some of these Lab and Goldie facts scuppered you. Don’t worry, head on over to our Retriever comparison guide to brush up on your breed knowledge. You’re bound to get them all right on your second go.
5/10
Halfway! You could probably point out the right breed if you walked by them in the street. But you could do with a few pointers. Check out our comparison guide to polish your dog breed knowledge and come back for another try.
6/10
You’re pretty good at spotting the Labrador’s tail from the Goldie’s coat. But looks like you might need more schooling before you’re scoring A+’s like a pro! Take a look at our Retriever comparison guide to become a bone-a fide (sorry!) expert at spotting all those subtle differences.
7/10
Good work! You’re well on your way to becoming an expert Retriever spotter. To make your score a whopping 10/10, why not review our Retriever comparison guide.
8/10
You almost know these breeds inside-out. Let your friends know you’re a walking Retriever encyclopaedia - bragging rights if we ever heard them!
9/10
High paw! You’re clearly an expert on these big loveable beauties. You know your Goldies from your Labs and could talk about them for hours. Tell your friends you’re a bona fide Retriever expert and challenge them to beat your score!
10/10
Congratulations! You’re way ahead of the pack and could write a book on these popular breeds. You can spot the differences between a Goldie and a Lab a mile off! Time to show off your enviable Retriever knowledge to your friends and family on Facebook and Twitter!

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Need to learn more about Labradors and get to know Goldies? Wise up with our Golden Retriever vs Labrador Retriever guide. You’ll be an expert in no time at all!

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