Labrador Retriever – Temperament, Weight, Size, Traits, Colors

Labrador Retriever, also called as Lab or Labrador, are Obedient, humane and hardy. This kind of dog is playful, athletic and a very famous breed by the registered ownership of New Zealand, Australia, Canada, United States and United Kingdom.

Labrador Retriever Facts

1. Labrador Retriever dog is considered as a working dog.
2. The labrador demand of both physical and mental development.
3. Labrador Retriever is frequently trained in helping people with autism and blind.
4. Labrador Retriever is a kind of dog also acts as therapy dog.
5. It detects and performs screening working for the law enforcement and even in other agencies.
6. That simply proves that Labrador Retriever can be useful to rescue people who are in danger.
7. That is why this class of dog is prized to be waterfowl hunting and sporting dog.

Body Type

• They have powerful and muscular build.
• It is square or slightly longer than tall, of fairly large bone and substance.
• Their broad head and strong jaws should enable it to carry the largest game birds, such as Canada geese.
• Heavy body and strong legs enable it to swim and run powerfully.
• Its coat, which is short, straight, and dense with a soft undercoat, is weatherproof and helps to protect it from icy waters.
• The Lab is a working retriever and should possess style without over refinement and substance without clumsiness.

Weight range	Males: 29 – 36 kg Females : 25 – 31 kg
Height at the withers	Males : 58 cm Females : 55 cm
Characteristics:	Drooping ears (naturally)
Hair Length	Short
Hair Features	Smooth, Double Layer, Dense
Labrador Colors	Black, Yellow, Chocolate
Royal Canine Society of Spain	Hunting dogs, Hunting dogs, Water dogs.
United Kennel Club (UKC)	Gun Dog
Life expectancy	10 – 12 years

• Size: Labradors are really large. Labrador retriever weight male: 29–36 kg (55-70 lbs). Females: 25 – 31 kg (65-80 lbs). They are long as from withers until the base of its tail.
• Head: They have broad and slightly pronounced shape eyebrows. Their eyes are expressive and kind. Hazel and brown are the usual colors of their eyes. They have also black lining around their eyes. When it comes to their ears, it closely hanged on the head and slightly set above their eyes.
• Jaws: Their muzzle is not too tapered with medium length. Their jaws are also strong and powerful just like their body. Their jaws appear to be slightly hanged and gracefully curve back.

Features of Labrador Retriever

Energy Level	04/05
Exercise Requirements	04/05
Playfulness	05/05
Affection Level	05/05
Friendliness Towards Dogs	04/05
Friendliness Towards Other Pets	05/05
Friendliness Towards Strangers	05/05
Good With Children	05/05
Ease of Training	05/05
Protection Ability	02/05
Grooming	02/05
Intelligence	05/05

Labrador Retriever Puppies

The Labrador Retriever coat and tail are designed to have distinctive feature both by the AKC ( American Kennel Club ). AKC added that the temperament of a true Labrador Retriever is similar as the hallmark of otter tail breed.
The color of Labrador Retriever Puppies is usually determined by the three genes. The three genes identified in the following:

• First gene or B locus: It identifies the density of the “eumelanin pigment granules” of their coat. If such pigment is permissible it will then result in sparse, black coat and may give chocolate color.
• Second gene or E locus: It identifies if eumelanin is produced in all. To have this recessive gene will only produce phaemelanin pigment. It will then become yellow in spite of the genotype in B locus.
• Third gene or K locus: chocolate Labrador has this dominant gene.

Due to the sweet and loving disposition of Labrador Retriever, many breeders prefer to breed this kind of dog. Aside from emotional affection it gives to breeder, it is also helpful in promoting the security in your home. Also, its usefulness in agencies and law enforcement makes it a great demand and reason for breeding the labrador dog.

Labrador Retriever History

At the beginning of the 19th century, some “multi-function” dogs used in North America (mainly in Canada) by hunters were sent to England. Many of these water dogs were of the Newfoundland type, but the smaller ones used to be designated as St. John’s dogs. In England, the breed developed and improved (probably with contributions from smooth-haired retrievers) to become the breed we recognize today.
As specified by name (retriever means ‘retriever’ or ‘rescuer’), Labrador retrievers were raised and selected for their outstanding rescue capabilities, especially in the water. They have worked as fellow duck hunters in all kinds of conditions and climates. His intelligence and desire to work as a man’s partner has earned him many other tasks. Today, Labradors excel as support dogs and guide dogs, family pets, military trail dogs, customs and special body dogs for arson, search and rescue dogs, as well as companions for hunting and working dogs.
The good character of this breed has catapulted it to number one on the American popularity charts, a position it claims to retain. Despite their fame as indoor pets, they are also found outside of homes. It must always be remembered that Labradors are water dogs by nature, and from a very young age puppies show a strong desire to carry things and a strong attraction for water, even in puddles.
Labrador Retriever Breeders
It’s important to do some homework before purchasing a puppy from any breeder. Unfortunately, because the Labrador Retriever is such a popular dog breed, there are a lot of backyard breeders that often participate in puppy mill type of breeding of this particular dog breed. If you are looking for Labrador Retriever Breeders, this is a great place to start!