Is a German Shepherd taller than a Labrador Retriever?
No. Labrador Retriever is taller than German Shepherd by 1 cm (0.4 in).
The readings behind German Shepherd vs Labrador Retriever
A German Shepherd is commonly listed at 1 ft 9.5 in (55 cm). See German Shepherd’s readings.
A Labrador Retriever is commonly listed at 1 ft 10 in (56 cm). See Labrador Retriever’s readings.
In the animals listed here, German Shepherd ranks 5 and Labrador Retriever ranks 4 among 20, from tallest to shortest. Tied figures share a rank. This is our published selection, including historical records.
These entries share a field, sport, team or measurement category. The comparison uses their published listings; it is not a claim that they were measured together.
The drawing uses each stated vertical height. It cannot infer shoulder level, eye level or body proportions from that number.
Closest available comparisons
German Shepherd
- German Shepherd vs Bull Terrier: German Shepherd is taller than Bull Terrier by 1.7 cm (0.7 in).
- German Shepherd vs Border Collie: German Shepherd is taller than Border Collie by 2 cm (0.8 in).
- German Shepherd vs Airedale Terrier: Airedale Terrier is taller than German Shepherd by 3 cm (1.2 in).
Labrador Retriever
- Labrador Retriever vs Airedale Terrier: Airedale Terrier is taller than Labrador Retriever by 2 cm (0.8 in).
- Labrador Retriever vs Bull Terrier: Labrador Retriever is taller than Bull Terrier by 2.7 cm (1 in).
- Labrador Retriever vs Alaskan Malamute: Alaskan Malamute is taller than Labrador Retriever by 7.5 cm (3 in).
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