Which breed should I get, Labrador or Weimaraner?

Here is information on both. My personal preference is the Lab while Weimaraner's are great dogs too. I guess all in all, it is a flip of the coin.

Labradors are a well-balanced, friendly and versatile breed, adaptable to a wide range of functions as well as making very good pets. As a rule they are not excessively prone to being territorial, pining, insecure, aggressive, destructive, hypersensitive, or other difficult traits which sometimes manifest in a variety of breeds, and as the name suggests, they are excellent retrievers. As an extension of this, they instinctively enjoy holding objects and even hands or arms in their mouths, which they can do with great gentleness (a Labrador can carry an egg in its mouth without breaking it).[They are also known to have a very soft feel to the mouth, as a result of being bred to retrieve game such as waterfowl. They are prone to chewing objects (though they can be trained out of this behaviour). The Labrador Retriever's coat repels water to some extent, thus facilitating the extensive use of the dog in waterfowl hunting.

Labradors have a reputation as a very mellow breed and an excellent family dog (including a good reputation with children of all ages and other animals), but some lines (particularly those that have continued to be bred specifically for their skills at working in the field rather than for their appearance) are particularly fast and athletic. Their fun-loving boisterousness and lack of fear may require training and firm handling at times to ensure it does not get out of hand—an uncontrolled adult can be quite problematic. Females may be slightly more independent than males. Labradors mature at around three years of age; before this time they can have a significant degree of puppyish energy, often mislabelled as being hyperactive.[9][26] Because of their enthusiasm, leash-training early on is suggested to prevent pulling when full-grown. Labs often enjoy retrieving a ball endlessly and other forms of activity (such as agility, frisbee, or flyball). Reflecting their retrieving bloodlines, almost every Lab loves playing in water or swimming[citation needed].

Although they will sometimes bark at noise, especially a degree of "alarm barking" when there is noise from unseen sources, Labs are not on the whole noisy[9] or territorial, and are often very easygoing and trusting with strangers, and therefore are not usually suitable as guard dogs.

Labradors have a well-known reputation for appetite, and some individuals may be highly indiscriminate, eating digestible and non-food objects alike. They are persuasive and persistent in requesting food. For this reason, the Labrador owner must carefully control his/her dog's food intake to avoid obesity and its associated health problems (see below

The steady temperament of Labs and their ability to learn make them an ideal breed for search and rescue, detection, and therapy work. Their primary working role in the field continues to be that of a hunting retriever.

Exploration

Labradors are not especially renowned for escapology. They do not typically jump high fences or dig. Because of their personalities, some Labs climb and/or jump for their own amusement. As a breed they are highly intelligent and capable of intense single-mindedness and focus if motivated or their interest is caught. Therefore, with the right conditions and stimuli, a bored Labrador could "turn into an escape artist par excellence".

Labradors as a breed are curious, exploratory and love company, following both people and interesting scents for food, attention and novelty value. In this way, they can often "vanish" or otherwise become separated from their owners with little fanfare. They are also popular dogs if found, and at times may be stolen. Because of this a number of dog clubs and rescue organisations (including the UK's Kennel Club) consider it good practice that Labradors be microchipped, with the owner's name and address also on their collar and tags

The Weimaraner Standard describes the breed temperament as friendly, fearless, alert, and obedient, but this is but the half of its personality. Assertive, bold, loyal, and headstrong also fit, giving the dog a loving attitude with a willingness to take the upper paw in the family if the opportunity presents itself. Housebreaking can be a problem, as can destructive chewing.

Like most large hunting breeds, the Weimaraner needs lots of exercise and must be kept in a fenced yard to prevent him from ranging in search of game. Because he was developed as a hunting dog and still maintains those instincts, he may be dangerous to birds and small mammals. Unlike many hunting breeds, however, the Weimaraner is definitely a house dog and does poorly when confined to a kennel.

This is a breed that definitely needs obedience training to control his rambunctious nature. Owners should definitely have a crate for the new puppy for help in housetraining and to protect

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Which breed should I get, Labrador or Weimaraner?

My friend is planning to buy a dog (puppy) very soon but he can't decide which one. Can you provide the Pros and Cons of both the Labrador and Weimaraner?

Additional Info: his married and have a daughter of 5 years old

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It all depends on your lifestyle to be honest. Both breeds are hunting dogs, specifically bird dogs, so they have a very high energy level. Both breeds also have their own health issues. I have a friend who has 2 Labs and they are great! Very laid back and great with kids. I also have been around Weimaraner, and also very good around kids, but if you have small animals such as cats, I would not recommend a Weimy because they do have a tendency to be predatory. Overall, it's up to you and what you want. I would recommend checking out akc.org, they have great information! Hopefully that helps your friend in picking the right breed for him.

I think both can be very tolerant of children and are big enough to take any accidental abuse.

I knew someone who had a Weimeraner, and that dog was very high energy and easily excited. Labs can be too, but I think they can chill out and veg more easily.

My uncle has a huge Choc. Lab & it is the Hellhound, cause apparently it came from a bad breeder & my cousin has a Weimaraner & she is very sweet dog..good with kids, but kind of skittish around strangers.

It depends. You say he has a 5 year old daughter and both dogs are big so they could easily knock a child down since they can be energeric.

LABRADOR!!!!!!!!

I have have my lab for almost 4 years and they are so playful good with kids ( but sometimes they can be to friendly) And they are SOOOOOO cute! When they get older they are still cute.

The two breeds you pick couldnt be more different. The only thng in common they both have is their size.