Dogs of this breed settle into their mature characters much earlier than others, and they can be trained to do almost anything. Labrador retrievers love water from puppyhood; their aptitude is matched by their development of short, waterproof coats, otter like tails, and paddle-shaped paws. The ancestor of the Labrador retriever were smaller dogs that assisted Newfoundland island fishermen in picking up their fish that had fallen out of nets and retrieving nets that had drifted away from the shore. Eventually, they were brought to England, where their retrieving talent was put to use in hunting waterfowl and the breed was further developed especially in its size.
Gentle, intelligent, and tenacious. Labrador retriever are loyal and diligent; they are widely used as police dogs, drug sniffing dogs, service dogs and seeing eye dogs. Though they’re active and need lots of exercise, they make good household pets; clip their nails often, though, to reduce wear and tear indoors.
Like golden retrievers, this breed a prone to genetic hip problems, so they should be kept off of slippery floors. Also, some Labrador retrievers are epileptic. In addition, they gain weight easily and their food intake should be monitored.
Dirt on their coats can be easily removed with a brush, and a cloth, and extra brushing will help keep their coat glossy.
Origin : United Kingdom
Size (male) Height 22-25 inches ; weight 60-76 pounds
(female) Height 21-24 inches ; weight 56-71 pounds
Coat : Short and dense. Colors include black, yellow, and chocolate.
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