How tall is a Labrador Retriever?

An adult Labrador Retriever stands about 24 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.

Is a Labrador Retriever considered a large dog?

Yes — at 24" / 73 lb, the Labrador Retriever falls into the large-breed size class (shoulder height 23–27"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #78 tallest.

How does a Labrador Retriever compare to a person?

At 24" tall, a Labrador Retriever stands about 38% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

Labrador Retriever Size Compared to a Person

A Labrador Retriever stands 24″ at the shoulder and weighs about 73 lb — that puts it at 38% of the height of an average adult (5′4″ / 64″). Of the 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #78 by shoulder height and falls into the large-breed size class (Large breeds, 23–27").

Labrador Retriever next to a person at scale — 24-inch shoulder height, 73 lb. Drawn by iDogNames. — Labrador Retriever at 24″ / 73 lb, next to an average adult at 5′4″ / 135 lb. Drawn to AKC breed standards.

How a Labrador Retriever compares

	Labrador Retriever	Person	Difference
Shoulder height	24″	64″	-40″
Weight	73 lb	135 lb	-62 lb

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About the Labrador Retriever

Browse Labrador names through family use, water or field connections, spoken clarity and visible coat. Those are naming routes, not assumptions about the individual dog’s behavior.

Similar-size breeds

The 8 breeds in the Large size class with shoulder height closest to the Labrador Retriever.

Alaskan Husky — 24″ / 50 lb (same height)
American Bulldog — 24″ / 88 lb (same height)
American Foxhound — 24″ / 68 lb (same height)
Bergamasco Shepherd — 24″ / 77 lb (same height)
Boxer — 24″ / 73 lb (same height)
Cane Corso — 24″ / 105 lb (same height)
Coydog — 24″ / 45 lb (same height)
Dogo Argentino — 24″ / 70 lb (same height)

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Frequently asked

How tall is a Labrador Retriever?: An adult Labrador Retriever stands about 24 inches at the shoulder (AKC mid-range, male). Females typically run 1–2 inches shorter, and individual variation within the breed is roughly ±2 inches.
Is a Labrador Retriever considered a large dog?: Yes — at 24" / 73 lb, the Labrador Retriever falls into the large-breed size class (shoulder height 23–27"). Out of 252 breeds catalogued, it ranks #78 tallest.
How does a Labrador Retriever compare to a person?: At 24" tall, a Labrador Retriever stands about 38% of the height of an average adult (5'4" / 64"). The chart on this page draws both silhouettes at the same pixel-per-inch scale so the proportion you see is the real ratio.

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