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He is playful, very dependable, and has a great temperament.
Their loving and obedient temperament make them great companions and service dogs for the blind or handicapped.
Labs love to be busy are among the easiest to train of all dog breeds. They also are one of the AKC's most popular breeds and are very popular in the UK.
Labs are very easy going and versatile, devoted to their families and friendly toward people, other dogs, and other pets. They also love hunting, swimming, and backyard games and they need routine exercise.
Labs are universal pets - adaptive enough to be a service, hunting or companion dog, yet with the perfect personality to enjoy swimming, hunting, a game of fetch.
Originally from Newfoundland, they have been long renowned for their work as water dogs, retrieving game and fowl from water or wooded areas.
They have a short easy to care for waterproof coat, a thick "otter" shaped tail, come dressed as yellow, black or chocolate in color.
"Good-tempered, very agile. Excellent nose, soft mouth; keen love of water. Adaptable, devoted companion. Intelligent, keen and biddable, with a strong will to please. Kindly nature, with no trace of aggression or undue shyness." -UK Kennel Club standard
Watch a few Labs in action
The Labrador retriever can thrive in almost any climate. They can also be prone to obesity so be careful with food and exercise. Best home situation: inside with the family. They are good with kids and other pets.
Generally, Lab males are about 22 1/2 inches at the shoulder and around 60-75 pounds, while females are about 21 1/2- 23 1/2 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh around 55-70 pounds.
Typically, show breed labrador lines are heavier and overall much easier going than field lines. The field line labs tend to be much more energetic and very high strung.
Labrador Retriever's are very easy dogs to groom. Their short, glistening coats repel water. Additionally, they shed throughout the year with increased shedding once or twice a year.
Country of origin: Canada
Lifespan: 12-14 years
Colors: Black, chocolate, yellow
Known health problems: Epilepsy, hip and elbow dysplasia, retinal folds, arthritis, progressive retinal atrophy, hypothyroidism, allergies, Obesity, exercise-induced collapse
Famous Labrador Retrievers: Marley,featured in the book Marley & Me; Vincent on the TV show Lost; Buddy, U.S. President Bill Clinton's Labrador
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