Labrador Retriever Information and Common Questions

The Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed of dog in the world.

Historically, this breed has been used to hunt and retrieve ducks but now it has become a companion dog.
Here you will find some common questions about the Labrador Retriever breed.

What is the Labrador Retriever breed origin?
The Labrador is originated on the island of Newfoundland, Canada.The breed is not indigenous to the Newfoundland area nor is there evidence they accompanied early Inuit settlers.It is thought to have descended over time from the St. John's Water Dog (no longer in existence), a crossbreed of native water dogs and the Newfoundland dog (to which the Labrador is closely related), through ad-hoc breedings by early settlers in the mid to late 15th century.The name Labrador was given to this dog by the Earl of Malmesbury and other breeders in England in order to differentiate them from the Newfoundland dog. The Labrador Retriever was originally called the lesser Newfoundland or the St. John's dog.

How is the Labrador Retriever appearance and size?
The Labrador retriever is very strong strong, medium-sized, athletic, well-balanced that enables him to function as a retrieving dog and as a member of the family. The coat is short, dense and weather-resistant and is black, yellow or chocolate. The breed has a tail that is thick at the base and gradually tapers.
The adult Labrador stands 21 to 24 inches at the shoulder and weights 55 to 80 pounds.

Is the Labrador Retriver children compatible?
The Labrador Retriever is a loving, lovable, affectionate, patient dog. Very intelligent, loyal, and high-spirited. They love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. Some may be reserved with strangers unless very well socialized as puppies. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard.

What are the Labrador Retriever common disorders?
Gastric torsion, Hip dysplasia, Progressive retinal degeneration, Hemangiosarcoma, Epilepsy, Tricuspid, osteochondrosis, seborrhea, hot spots, diabetes and hypothyroidism.

What is the average life span of the Labrador retriever?
The life span is 10 to 13 years.

What are the Labrador Retriever living conditions?
abrador Retrievers will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are moderately active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard.

What are the Labrador Retriever possible colors?
The Labrador Retriever colors are black, yellow and chocolate.

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