{"id":142025,"date":"2022-07-11T15:26:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:26:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:26:51","slug":"how-big-can-english-labs-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/","title":{"rendered":"How big can English Labs get?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#How_big_can_English_Labs_get\" title=\"How big can English Labs get?\">How big can English Labs get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#What_age_do_Labradors_grow_full_size\" title=\"What age do Labradors grow full size?\">What age do Labradors grow full size?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#How_much_bigger_does_a_lab_get_after_6_months\" title=\"How much bigger does a lab get after 6 months?\">How much bigger does a lab get after 6 months?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#Are_English_Labs_large\" title=\"Are English Labs large?\">Are English Labs large?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#How_big_do_English_Labs_get_weight\" title=\"How big do English Labs get weight?\">How big do English Labs get weight?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#What_is_the_largest_breed_of_Labrador\" title=\"What is the largest breed of Labrador?\">What is the largest breed of Labrador?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#At_what_age_do_Labs_reach_full_size\" title=\"At what age do Labs reach full size?\">At what age do Labs reach full size?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#Are_Labs_fully_grown_at_12_months\" title=\"Are Labs fully grown at 12 months?\">Are Labs fully grown at 12 months?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#How_much_bigger_will_my_7_month_old_lab_get\" title=\"How much bigger will my 7 month old lab get?\">How much bigger will my 7 month old lab get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#How_much_more_will_a_Lab_grow_after_6_months\" title=\"How much more will a Lab grow after 6 months?\">How much more will a Lab grow after 6 months?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#Is_a_6_month_old_Lab_fully_grown\" title=\"Is a 6 month old Lab fully grown?\">Is a 6 month old Lab fully grown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#How_much_does_a_dog_grow_after_6_months\" title=\"How much does a dog grow after 6 months?\">How much does a dog grow after 6 months?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#How_Big_Should_a_Lab_be_at_7_months\" title=\"How Big Should a Lab be at 7 months?\">How Big Should a Lab be at 7 months?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#Are_English_Labs_considered_large_breed\" title=\"Are English Labs considered large breed?\">Are English Labs considered large breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#How_big_is_a_full_grown_English_lab\" title=\"How big is a full grown English lab?\">How big is a full grown English lab?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#Whats_the_difference_between_American_Labradors_and_English_Labradors\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between American Labradors and English Labradors?\">What&#8217;s the difference between American Labradors and English Labradors?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#How_big_can_an_English_Lab_get\" title=\"How big can an English Lab get?\">How big can an English Lab get?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#Are_English_Labs_heavier\" title=\"Are English Labs heavier?\">Are English Labs heavier?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#How_much_should_my_English_Lab_puppy_weigh\" title=\"How much should my English Lab puppy weigh?\">How much should my English Lab puppy weigh?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#At_what_age_is_an_English_Lab_full_grown\" title=\"At what age is an English Lab full grown?\">At what age is an English Lab full grown?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#What_is_the_biggest_type_of_Labrador\" title=\"What is the biggest type of Labrador?\">What is the biggest type of Labrador?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#Are_there_different_size_Labradors\" title=\"Are there different size Labradors?\">Are there different size Labradors?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#What_dog_is_bigger_than_a_Labrador\" title=\"What dog is bigger than a Labrador?\">What dog is bigger than a Labrador?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-can-english-labs-get\/#Is_a_Lab_a_large_or_XL_dog\" title=\"Is a Lab a large or XL dog?\">Is a Lab a large or XL dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_can_English_Labs_get\"><\/span>How big can English Labs get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Appearance. The English Lab is considered a medium to large dog breed. American Labradors are normally larger than English Labs, although English Labs have a slightly stockier build. They stand <b>between 21.5 and 22.5 inches high and can weigh between 60 and 80 lbs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_do_Labradors_grow_full_size\"><\/span>What age do Labradors grow full size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Labrador retriever is a moderately fast maturing breed, reaching adult height from six to 12 months, but possibly still filling out up to 2 years of age. Many Labradors reach <b>12 to 14 years of age<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_bigger_does_a_lab_get_after_6_months\"><\/span>How much bigger does a lab get after 6 months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How much does a lab puppy weigh? A good rule of thumb is that your puppy should be gaining <b>two pounds per week up to 6 months old, and then transition to about 1  pounds per week until it turns a year old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_English_Labs_large\"><\/span>Are English Labs large?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although <b>the English Lab stands slightly smaller, measuring between 21.5 to 22.5 inches, theyre heavier, with a blockier build and shorter legs and body. The American Lab stands from 21.5 to 24.5 inches, but with a slimmer, more athletic physique and finer bone structure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_do_English_Labs_get_weight\"><\/span>How big do English Labs get weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can expect English Lab weight to be around <b>60  70 lbs for a female and 70  80 lbs for a male. Some of our chunkier, show bred Labs can be a good twenty pounds or more heavier than their field bred cousins, without necessarily being overweight.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_breed_of_Labrador\"><\/span>What is the largest breed of Labrador?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The American breed standard allows a height of between 21.5 to 24.5 inches while the English breed standard allows a height of 21.5 to 22.5 inches. What is this? This is probably in recognition of the fact the <b>American Labs can be taller and longer in legbut more on that later.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_do_Labs_reach_full_size\"><\/span>At what age do Labs reach full size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Labrador retriever is a moderately fast maturing breed, reaching adult height from six to 12 months, but possibly still filling out up to 2 years of age. Many Labs reach <b>12 to 14 years of age<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_Labs_fully_grown_at_12_months\"><\/span>Are Labs fully grown at 12 months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>General wisdom from breeders, vets, and experiences Labrador owners is that Labs stop growing during their second year. But much of your Lab puppys growth will be completed before he reaches his first birthday. In fact, he will be quite close to his final adult Labrador height at <b>around nine months of age<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_bigger_will_my_7_month_old_lab_get\"><\/span>How much bigger will my 7 month old lab get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By the age of 6 months, most dogs reach approximately 75 percent of their full adult height, so your 7-month-old black Lab should be <b>between 15 and 18 inches tall.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_more_will_a_Lab_grow_after_6_months\"><\/span>How much more will a Lab grow after 6 months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How much does a lab puppy weigh? A good rule of thumb is that your puppy should be gaining <b>two pounds per week up to 6 months old, and then transition to about 1  pounds per week until it turns a year old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_6_month_old_Lab_fully_grown\"><\/span>Is a 6 month old Lab fully grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Wondering how long until Labs are fully grown? <b>They can reach their adult height anywhere between six to twelve months of age. Still, its possible for some of these dogs to fill out until they reach two years old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_dog_grow_after_6_months\"><\/span>How much does a dog grow after 6 months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Small (0-20 lbs)X-Large (100+ lbs)6 months<b>75% fully grown<\/b>50%9 months90%65%12 months100%80%15 months100%90%1 more rowx26bull;Aug 10, 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Big_Should_a_Lab_be_at_7_months\"><\/span>How Big Should a Lab be at 7 months?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By the age of 6 months, most dogs reach approximately 75 percent of their full adult height, so your 7-month-old black Lab should be <b>between 15 and 18 inches tall.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_English_Labs_considered_large_breed\"><\/span>Are English Labs considered large breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Appearance. <b>The English Lab is considered a medium to large dog breed. American Labradors are normally larger than English Labs, although English Labs have a slightly stockier build. They stand between 21.5 and 22.5 inches high and can weigh between 60 and 80 lbs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_full_grown_English_lab\"><\/span>How big is a full grown English lab?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Labrador Retriever should weigh between 65 and 80 pounds and stand about <b>22.5 to 24.5 inches tall as a mature male, according to the American Kennel Club Official Labrador Retriever Breed Standards. In contrast, a female Labrador Retriever should weigh about 55 to 70 pounds and stand at 21.5 to 23.5 inches tall.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_American_Labradors_and_English_Labradors\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between American Labradors and English Labradors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>They differ in their looks, generally <b>the English Labrador is shorter and stockier.<\/b><b>The American Labrador is taller and more athletic. The English is calmer in his temperament, and the American is much more energetic. Generally, they are similar in every other way.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_can_an_English_Lab_get\"><\/span>How big can an English Lab get?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The English Lab is considered a medium to large dog breed. American Labradors are normally larger than English Labs, although English Labs have a slightly stockier build. They stand <b>between 21.5 and 22.5 inches high and can weigh between 60 and 80 lbs<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_English_Labs_heavier\"><\/span>Are English Labs heavier?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>English vs American Lab Size Although the English Lab stands slightly smaller, measuring between 21.5 to 22.5 inches, <b>theyre heavier, with a blockier build and shorter legs and body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_my_English_Lab_puppy_weigh\"><\/span>How much should my English Lab puppy weigh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Weight: <b>Males: 50-55lbs.<\/b><b>Females: 45-50lbs. Important Milestones: Your puppy is still an adolescent, which means its still growing, although it will be clear around the next few weeks that a male puppy will grow significantly faster when compared to a female.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_what_age_is_an_English_Lab_full_grown\"><\/span>At what age is an English Lab full grown?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around two years old<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_type_of_Labrador\"><\/span>What is the biggest type of Labrador?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>American Lab<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_different_size_Labradors\"><\/span>Are there different size Labradors?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are There Different Sizes Of Labrador? No but also a little bit yes. Unlike Poodles and Schnauzers, which both come in three different and clearly defined size categories, <b>there is only one official size of Labrador. However, there are two distinct shapes of Labrador.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_is_bigger_than_a_Labrador\"><\/span>What dog is bigger than a Labrador?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Newfoundland will not have quite as much energy as a Labrador as they are so much larger. The worst thing about Newfoundlands is their lifespan. Because they are so much bigger, this dog only tends to live about 8-10 years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_Lab_a_large_or_XL_dog\"><\/span>Is a Lab a large or XL dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Physical Traits and Health of Labrador Retrievers Labradors are <b>moderately sized large breed dogs that generally weigh between 55-80 lbs, though some larger Labs can have a healthy weight of up to 90 lbs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How big can English Labs get?What age do Labradors grow full size?How much bigger does a lab get after 6 months?Are English Labs large?How big do English Labs get weight?What is the largest breed of Labrador?At what age do Labs reach full size?Are Labs fully grown at 12 months?How much bigger will&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-142025","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142025"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142025"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142025\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142025"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=142025"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=142025"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}