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 Breed Group:
Sporting
Weight:
male: 65-80, female: 55-70 lbs
Height:
male: 22.5-24.5, female:
21.5-23.5 inches
Color(s):
solid black, yellow, or
chocolate
Coat:
The Labrador Retriever is a
double coat breed. The outer coat is straight,
short, very dense, and hard in texture. The under
coat is soft, weather-resistant, and protects this
breed from cold, all types of ground cover, and
water. The color of the coat comes in chocolate,
black, and yellow. This breed is an average shedder.
Overview:
Originating in Newfoundland
during the 1700s, the Labrador Retriever was
imported to England in the early 1800s. This breed
is among the oldest of the modern recognized breeds.
Their versatility and endless positive attributes
have made the Labrador Retriever a popular family
pet.
Character:
The Labrador Retriever is
medium in size, strong, athletic, and well balanced.
They are friendly, outgoing, and possess an
extremely sweet personality. There are two types of
Labrador: The American, which is tall and lanky, and
the English, which is more thick and heavy. This
sporting breed is adept at hunting and retrieving.
Labrador Retrievers are revered as companions and
highly respected for their loving nature.
Temperament:
This breed is highly
intelligent, loyal, and deeply devoted. The Labrador
Retriever is reliable, affectionate, and thrive on
human companionship and attention. They are
absolutely wonderful with children and get along
exceedingly well with other dogs. They may be
reserved with strangers and make good watchdogs. If
this breed is left alone for extended periods of
time without attention or stimulation they will
become lonely, bored, and destructive.
Care:
The Labrador Retriever requires
regular grooming with a firm bristle brush. Special
care should be given to the under coat to prevent
mats and tangles. Bathing or dry shampooing should
only be done when absolutely necessary. Labrador
Retrievers are prone to elbow and hip dysplasia, eye
disorders, and PRA.
Training:
This breed is easily trained.
Early socialization and basic obedience are
recommended. The Labrador Retriever is very strong
and must be taught not to pull on their leash. They
do not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. The
Labrador Retriever needs fairness, firmness,
consistency, reward, and respect. They excel in
tracking, police work, search and rescue, agility,
competitive obedience, guide for the blind, and as
service dogs for the disabled.
Activity:
Delightful, high-spirited,
and energetic, the Labrador Retriever requires a
great deal of exercise. They enjoy family play
sessions, securely leashed walks, swimming, and a
safely fenced yard to run and romp freely. This
breed will do okay in an apartment dwelling provided
they are given sufficient exercise, attention, and
stimulation.
Ownership: If
you are looking for
Labrador Retriever puppies for sale from
reputable
Labrador Retriever breeders or to adopt a
Labrador Retriever from a
Labrador Retriever rescue then make sure you
understand as much about the
dog breeds you are interested in as you can.
Every puppy breed is different. Begin your research
by reading the breed information about the Labrador
Retriever puppy above. Search our dog breeds section
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