Labrador
Retriever
Labrador Retriever Quick
Facts:
- Known as "Lab"
- Sporting Dog Group
- Country of origin -
Newfoundland
- Originally bred to
work
- Make great
assistance dogs
- Web toes for
swimming - Usually love water
- Coat is waterproof
- Tail is like a rudder
- Lifespan
12 - 13 years
- #1 Most Popular Dog
in U.S. and England
- Two types - English
and American
- Family friendly
- Labrador Retriever Appearance:
- English
type more stocky and shorter
- American
type taller and leaner
- Male
weight 65-80 lbs Female weight 50-70 lbs
- 3
Colors - Black, Yellow and Chocolate
- Labrador
Retriever Temperament:
- Intelligent
- Playful
- Clown like
- Loyal
- Mellow
- Great
with kids of all ages - great family dog
- Mature
at about 3 years of age
- Not
territorial
- Loves
to chase objects
Labrador
Retriever Potential Health Issues:
- Hip and Elbow Dysplasia
- Knee problems
- Eye problems
- Hereditary Myopathy. Muscle Deficiency
- Ear Infections
- Obesity - Can easily become overweight.
Loves to eat and people tend to over treat (they are master
beggars.)
Special Needs:
- Need regular exercise and playtime.
- Should be brushed daily to cut down on shedding.
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