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Labrador
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include...
- Pedigree papers from
the F.C.I.
- Full Vaccinations
- Micro
Chipped
- Pet Passport Book
- 1 bag of Royal Canin
or Hills
Puppy Food
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Labrador information
There are
two types of Labradors, the English Labrador and the American
Labrador. The English bred lab comes from English bred stock.
Their general appearance is different. The English bred labs are
heavier, thicker and blockier. The American bred Lab comes from
American bred stock and is tall and lanky. The double coat is
smooth and does not have any waves. Coat colours come in solid
black, yellow, or chocolate. There is also said to be a rare
silver or grey colour that is referred to by the AKC as a shade
of chocolate. This colour is controversial and some claim it is
a
Weimeriner
cross, while others say it is a true mutation. The head of the
Labrador is broad with a moderate stop. The nose is thick, black
on black and yellow dogs and brown on chocolate dogs. The nose
colour often fades and is not considered a fault in the show
ring. The teeth should meet in a scissors or level bite. The
muzzle is fairly wide. The neck is proportionately wide and
powerful. The body is slightly longer than tall. The short, hard
coat is easy to care for and water-resistant. The medium sized
eyes are set well apart. Eye colour should be brown in yellow
and black dogs and hazel or brown in chocolate dogs. In silver
dogs the eye colour is usually grey. The eye rims are black in
yellow and black dogs and brown in chocolate dogs. The ears are
medium in size, hanging down and pendant in shape. The otter
tail is thick at the base, gradually tapering towards the tip.
It is completely covered with short hair, with no feathering.
The feet are strong and compact with webbed feet which aid the
dog in swimming.
Temperament
One of
the most popular breeds in the USA, the Labrador Retriever is
loyal, loving, affectionate and patient, making great family
dogs. Highly intelligent, good-natured, very willing and eager
to please, they are among the top choices for service dog work.
They love to play, especially in water, never wanting to pass up
the opportunity for a good swim. These lively dogs have an
excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with
children and equable with other dogs. They crave human
leadership and need to feel as though they are part of the
family. Labs are easily trained. Some may be reserved with
strangers unless very well socialized, preferably while they are
still puppies. Adult Labs are very strong, train them while they
are a puppy to heel on the leash, and not to bold out doorways
and gateways before the humans. These dogs are watchdogs, not
guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They can
become destructive if the humans are not 100% pack leader and/or
if they do not receive enough mental and physical exercise, and
left too much to their own devices. Show lines are generally
heavier and easier going than field lines. Field lines tend to
be very energetic and will easily become high strung without
enough exercise. Labs bred from English lines (English Labs) are
more calm and laid back than Labradors bred from American lines.
English Labs mature quicker than the American type.
Size
Height: Dogs 22-24 inches
(56-61cm.) Bitches 21-23 inches (53-58cm.)
Weight: Dogs 60-75 pounds (27-34kg.) Bitches 55-70 pounds
(25-32kg.)
Some males can grow to 100
pounds (45kg) or more.
Needs
Labrador
Retrievers are energetic dogs, delighted to work and play hard.
They need to be taken on a daily, brisk, long walk,
jog or run alongside you when
you bicycle. While
out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind
the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads
the way, and that leader needs to be the human. They will be in
their glory if you give them a job to do. Gains weight easily,
do not over feed.
Labrador
Retrievers will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently
exercised. They are moderately active indoors and will do best
with at least an average-sized yard.
Grooming
The smooth, short-haired,
double coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush regularly with a
firm, bristle brush, paying attention to the undercoat. Bathe or
dry shampoo only when necessary. These dogs are average
shedders.
Labrador Origins
Once known as the "St John's
Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds
in the United States. The Lab is native to Newfoundland, where
it worked side by side with fishermen catching fish that came
loose from the lines and trained to jump into the icy waters to
help pull in the nets. Specimens were brought to England in the
1800's by English ships coming from Labrador. The breed was
crossed with setters, spaniels and other types of retrievers to
improve their instincts as a hunter. The Labrador is highly
trainable and is not only popular as a family companion but also
excels in: hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdog, police work,
narcotics detection, guide for the blind, service dog for the
disabled, search and rescue, sledding, carting, agility, field
trial competitor and competitive obedience.
Training your dog
How to Groom your dog
