The British or English labs are wider with fuller chests, thick necks, shorter legs, while the American labs are slimmer with a narrower head, longer muzzle, and longer legs. The English lab has the famous thick Labrador “otter tail,” and their coats are water-resistant, while the American lab’s coat has a thinner coat.
The American lab stands from 21.5 to 24,5 inches while the English lab stands from 21.5 to 22.5 inches. The American male lab weighs between 65 to 80 pounds while the female weighs 55 to 70 pounds while the English lab weighs higher than the American lab.
The American labs are known to be field trial and hunting dogs while the English dogs are known to be a lot calmer and laid back, which makes them the best dogs for the family.