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Labrador Retrievers
did not
come from Labrador, but from Newfoundland, where it used to help haul the
fisherman's nets ashore. Labrador Retrievers were previously called Black Water
Dogs, St. John's Water Dogs, or Little Newfoundlanders and Newfoundlands.
Labrador Retrievers were the first recognized as a separate breed by the English
Kennel Club in 1903. The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognized Labrador
Retrievers way back in 1917. Today, for many reasons, the Labrador Retrievers
are consistently rated among the three most popular breeds of dogs. A
good-natured, trainable, and intelligent dog that requires no fussy grooming and
is notoriously healthy, the Labrador Retriever has truly earned its place at the
top. Why, just by being its wonderful self, this dog has captivated dog lovers
across America and around the world.
Labrador Retrievers are known for their willingness
to please and their sunny dispositions. They are rated in the top 10 for
intelligence of all dogs. Labrador Retrievers are obedient, loyal, courageous
and hard workers. This makes Labrador Retrievers easy to train as house pets.
Labs have an amazing ability at swimming and retrieval. Today, apart from being
a gundog or a great hunting companion, Labrador Retrievers often act as guide dogs for the
blind, been trained to detect or sniff out drugs and explosives. Labrador
Retrievers
temperament is responsive, friendly, non-aggressive, good with children and
other dogs. Being a good watch dog, Labrador Retrievers will let you know when strangers are
approaching. Labs are very popular as companions. Labrador Retrievers are
simply a great dog.
According to American Kennel Club (AKC) standards the Labrador Retriever height
at the withers for a dog is 22½ to 24½ inches; for a bitch is 21½ to 23½
inches. Any variance greater than ½ inch above or below these heights is a
disqualification. Labrador Retrievers approximate weight of dogs and bitches in working
condition: dogs 65 to 80 pounds; bitches 55 to 70 pounds.
The minimum height ranges set forth in the paragraph above shall not apply to
dogs or bitches under twelve months of age.
Labrador Retriever coats have a distinctive
feature, The Labrador Retriever coat should be short, straight and very dense, giving a fairly
hard feeling to the hand. The Labrador Retriever should have a soft,
weather-resistant undercoat. This coat provides protection from water, cold and
all types of ground cover. The Lab coat may have a slight wave down the back,
which is permissible. Woolly coats, soft silky coats, and sparse slick coats are
not typical of the breed. Minimum light brushing of the coat will keep it in
great shape.
The Labrador Retriever coat colors are black, yellow and chocolate. Any other
color or a combination of colors is a disqualification. A small white spot on
the chest is permissible, but not desirable. White hairs from aging or scarring
are not to be misinterpreted as brindling.
Blacks coats are all black where a black with brindle markings or a black with
tan markings is a disqualification. Yellow coats may range in color from fox-red
to light cream, with variations in shading on the ears, back, and underparts of
the dog. Chocolates may vary in shade from light to dark chocolate. Chocolate
with brindle or tan markings is a disqualification.
Another note about colors, is that their is white
Labrador Retriever puppies now.
White is not a recognized color although white Labrador Retriever puppies are
available. Color tends to be important to puppy owners but the Lab temperament
is always the same. Quite often companion pet owners will refer to their
Labrador Retriever by their color name first, such as a Yellow Labrador
Retriever, a Black Labrador Retriever, a Chocolate Labrador Retriever or as a
white Labrador Retriever.
American Kennel Club (AKC) Disqualifications are:
1. Any deviation from the height prescribed in the Standard.
2. A thoroughly pink nose or one lacking in any pigment.
3. Eye rims without pigment.
4. Docking or otherwise altering the length or natural carriage of the tail.
5. Any other color or a combination of colors other than black,
yellow or chocolate as described in the Standard.
The Labrador Retriever puppies are easy to raise and should be introduced to people at an early
age. Labrador puppies are active and enjoy human interaction. Owners need to take time out
to exercise, train and play with their Labrador Retriever puppies. Urban or country
environment with a fenced yard does just fine.
Labrador Retrievers are a hardy dog. Being up-front, Labs with some
Labrador Retriever breeders or Labrador Retriever kennels have
potential problems with hip dysplasia, epilepsy, progressive retinal atrophy and
skin allergies. Make sure the bloodline of Labradors Retriever breeder can give
you a happy healthy puppy and provide a guarantee. But do your research as
guarantee is usually they will take the puppy back, but who wants to give a
puppy back to the breeder when they have invested so much love. Don't expect a
breeder to pay any vet bills when they have already offered to take a puppy
back. Not to scare you off Labs, as there are good breeders and puppies out
there.
The life span of a Labrador Retriever is
known to be 10-12 years. The Labrador Retriever litter size is usually around 7-8 puppies.
Therefore their tend to be a lot of Labrador Retriever puppies for sale because
of the larger litter size, besides being a great companion.
The Labrador Retriever is totally non-aggressive towards man or other animals.
They make great baby-sitters for children. They were originally bred for hunting
and retrieving in all types of weather conditions. This breed excels in field trials
and obedience. Many have been trained for guide dogs for the blind and have
been known to work up to 14-1/2 years in one case. The lab enjoys swimming
and needs plenty of exercise.
Again, the Labrador Retriever is a
good-natured, trainable intelligent dog that requires no fussy grooming
and is notoriously healthy. Labrador Retrievers tend to have a special bond with people
making them a great companion and excellent obedience dogs. Labrador
Retrievers will easily
win over your heart!
AKC classification: Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
(Originally registered in 1917)
CKC classification: Group 1 - Sporting Dogs
FCI classification: Group 8
KC(GB) classification: Sporting Breeds - Gundog Group
UKC classification:
Specialty Clubs: See Clubs
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