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	Labrador Retriever	German Shepherd Dog
General information
Origin	United Kingdom	Germany
FCI group	8	1
Size	Large	Large
Height at withers	54–57 cm	55–65 cm
Weight	25–36 kg	22–40 kg
Coat	Short, dense	Short or long, double with dense undercoat
Life expectancy	10–12 ans	10–13 ans
Average price	1,000–1,600 €	600–1,500 €
Monthly budget	≈ 170 €	≈ 170 €
Compatibility
Family & children	Excellent	Very good
Daily activity required	High	Very high
Apartment living	Good	Fairly good
First-time owner	Excellent	Fairly good
Other pets	Very good	Good
Tolerance for being alone	Limited	Fairly good
Guarding instinct	Fairly good	Excellent
Pros & Cons
	Obedient Low escape risk Very adaptable Not destructive Barks little Robust health Easy grooming Drools little High exercise needs Sheds a lot	Obedient Low escape risk Not destructive Good health Drools little High exercise needs Not very adaptable Barks a lot High-maintenance grooming Sheds a lot

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