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Overview:
Originating in Newfoundland during the 1700s, the Labrador Retriever was imported to England in the early 1800s.
This breed is among the oldest of the modern recognized breeds. Their versatility and endless positive attributes
have made the Labrador Retriever a popular family pet.
- Labrador Retrievers are sporting dogs.
- They were originally bred to retrieve birds, like pheasants.
- With Labs helping them, people long ago could find food to eat.
- These days Labs can work as assistance dogs for people
with disabilities, as search and rescue dogs,
as drug detection dogs with the police, and more.
- Labrador Retrievers can grow up to 24 inches tall and weigh between 55-80 pounds. Males are bigger than females.
- Their tails look a little like an otter's tail!
- Labradors come in three colors: black, yellow (dark or light) and dark brown (chocolate).
- These large dogs have short, thick hair, and and they do shed.
- They don't need lots of grooming, but do they need to be bathed and brushed regularly.
- Labs need exercise quite often.
- It would be a good thing to walk your dog everyday
even if he has a large yard.
- They also enjoy ball games like fetch.
- Labradors are very easy to train and they are very social. That means they like people and other animals.
- Labs are happy to hang out with you and do whatever you are doing. They can truly be your best friend.
- Labrador Retrievers are very muscular and strong.
- They are very independent which means that sometimes Labs want to do things their own way.
- It is important that your Lab start learning his manners when he is young.
- As he grows, he will get stronger and it will be harder for you to train him.
- Labrador Retrievers are loyal and affectionate, so the more you hug and pet your Lab, the happier he will be.
- Labs don't like to be left alone very much. They get very lonely when left in the yard with nothing to do.
It's good to go outside to spend time with your dog, or to let your Labrador in the house. If he has learned
the house rules, everyone will be happy to have him in the house.
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