Labrador Retrievers
The Labrador Retriever is, in our opinion, one of the most beneficial and versatile breed of dog around. It’s no wonder why the Lab is America’s most popular dog breed. The Labrador is a happy-go-lucky dog eager to be with his people.
The Labrador Retriever stands at 22.5-24.5 inches for males and 21.5-23.5 inches for females, with weights ranging from 65-80 pounds for males and 55-70 pounds for females.
The Labrador Retriever, classified in the Sporting Group by AKC, is an agile and athletic dog, built with stamina and speed. With their thick water repellant coat and otter tail, labs excel in swimming and marshy terrain. As their name states, Labradors were bred to retrieve duck and keep fishermen company on their journeys. Their coats were short and dense so that in Canadian winters, their coats wouldn’t bog down with ice accumulation in the cold waters.
The Breed Standard for Labrador Retrievers considers this breed to be a strongly built, medium-sized, short-coupled dog possessing a sound, athletic, well-balanced conformation that enables it to function as a retrieving gun dog; the substance and soundness to hunt waterfowl or upland game for long hours under difficult conditions; the character and quality to win in the show ring; and the
temperament to be a family companion. (We’d definitely agree).
Labrador Retrievers come in Black, Yellow, and Chocolate. Any other color is a disqualification. (Thus a “Silver Lab” is not accepted by the AKC. Please do not fall victim to gestures of any other notion.)
Fun Facts about Labrador Retrievers
The Labrador Retriever was recognized by the AKC in 1917 as the 74th breed in the club.
The Labrador is one of the top breeds selected for service dogs and assistance dogs.
In England, in order to become a show champion, a dog must be a working dog as well.
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