Labrador Retriever

Description



The Labrador Retriever, or just Labrador, is a type of retriever-gun dog. The Labrador is one of the most popular breeds of dog in Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.


Life span: 10 – 14 years


Colors: Black, Chocolate, Yellow


Temperament: Kind, Outgoing, Agile, Intelligent,
Trusting, Even Tempered, Gentle

Weight: Male: 29–36 kg, Female: 25–32 kg


Height: Male: 57–62 cm, Female: 55–60 cm


Did you know: 
Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed by registrations (191,988) worldwide.


History Of Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever is a retriever in the class of Sporting dogs. ... Labrador Retrievers were recognized in England as a Kennel Club breed in 1903 and first registered by the AKC in the United States of America in 1917. Labradors were originally called a St. John's Dog or lesser Newfoundland dog.


 Labrador Retriever In Military

Jake, a well-known American black labrador who served as a search and rescue dog following the September 11 attacksand Hurricane Katrina.


American & British Labrador



The distinction between American and English type labs is not an official one, but the types are now almost universally recognized by all and there are distinct differences between them.

The terms are commonly used and widely known and accepted nicknames for Labradors with ancestry from the respective countries, but also that have been bred for different purposes.
The English Lab Vs American Lab Breed Differences
Fox Red Labrador Retriever beside a more traditional Yellow, showing their contrasting colors.
The English and American types of Labrador are distinguish according to bred for show (conformation dogs) and for hunt (field dogs) respectively.
In general, these types of dogs are friendly, dependable good nature, playful, and love of human companionship. They are popular as companion and as service dog. Moreover, the Labrador is first and foremost a retriever.
Labradors bred for show and conformation have become commonly known as English type Labradors as they’re way more common in the UK.
Labradors bred for field trials and hunting have become commonly known as American type Labradors as they’re way more common in the USA.
But perhaps confusingly, there are American Labs that enter dog shows and there are English Labs competing in field trials and used for hunting.
The terms ‘American Labs’ and ‘English Labs’ aren’t absolute and strict terms, but more a useful guide of the probable type of Lab being described. There are many exceptions.