How tall is a Labrador Retriever?

A Labrador Retriever is commonly listed at 1 ft 10 in (56 cm).

Updated 2026-09-19

Other reports range from 1 ft 9.5 in (54 cm) to 1 ft 10.5 in (57 cm). Compare the individual readings below before choosing a value.

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Understanding Labrador Retriever’s height

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Among the 20 animals listed here, Labrador Retriever ranks 4 from tallest to shortest. Their average listed height is 2 ft 2 in (66.2 cm). Equal heights share a rank; this selection includes historical listings.

giraffe leads this group at 18 ft 0.5 in (550 cm). At the other end, Scottish Terrier is 10 in (25 cm).

German Shepherd: 1 ft 9.5 in (55 cm). Labrador Retriever is taller than German Shepherd by 1 cm (0.4 in).
Airedale Terrier: 1 ft 11 in (58 cm). Airedale Terrier is taller than Labrador Retriever by 2 cm (0.8 in).
Bull Terrier: 1 ft 9 in (53.3 cm). Labrador Retriever is taller than Bull Terrier by 2.7 cm (1 in).

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