Breed Profile : Labrador Retriever Dog

History :
Labrador Retrievers, notwithstanding their name, basically came from Newfoundland. The breed was developed from the St. John's Water Dog -- a mixture of Newfoundlands and little water dogs. In the early 19th century, the Duke of Malmesbury developed an interest in the breed and brought them to Britain . Though the breed died out in Newfoundland, the English managed to preserve and develop the breed standards still famous and respected today.

Size :
Males : 65-80 pounds
Females : 55-70 pounds

Color :
Black, Chocolate, or Yellow

Health Issues :
Responsible breeders battle to maintain the highest breed standards as established by dog house clubs like the AKC. Dogs bred by these standards are less sure to inherit medical conditions. But some hereditary health issues can happen in the breed. These are some conditions to be conscious of :
* Hip Dysplasia
* Elbow Dysplasia
* Osteochondrosis ( OCD )
* Progressive Retinal Atrophy ( PRA )

About the Breed :
Labrador Retrievers, or Labs, are one of the most well liked dog breeds in the US. They are medium to large-sized dogs with robust, athletic builds. Laboratories are renowned for their intelligence, fine personality and good temperament. Though bred to be retrieving gun dogs, these qualities also make them wonderful companions. The Laboratories ' smooth, water resistant coats and otter-like tails make them excellent water dogs. Due to the breed's short coat, little more than basic grooming is needed. Nonetheless because Laboratories are heavy shedders, routine brushing is favourable.

As true family dogs, Laboratories customarily get along well with youngsters and are thought to be fantastically steadfast, loving and active. Due to this, Laboratories are most suitable to houses where they can get lots of exercise, attention and coaching. As well as their sporting capabilities, Laboratories make fantastic service dogs. They're regularly given training to become guide dogs for the blind, handicapped assistance dogs and treatment dogs.

Group :
Sporting