Facts About Labrador Dogs

By Tanya Wyr

Instructions

History

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Labrador retrievers are originally from Newfoundland, where they helped fisherman with retrieving nets and other fishing duties.

Identification

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Labrador retrievers are large, stocky dogs with hanging ears, a short all-weather coat, long tail and good-natured expression. Their colors include black, chocolate brown and golden yellow.

Types

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There are two types of Labrador retrievers, the English bred and the American bred. English bred dogs are stockier and bulkier than their longer and taller American bred cousins.

Size

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Labrador retrievers can weigh anywhere from 65 to 80 pounds. They can stand from 21 to 25 inches at the withers (shoulders). Larger dogs are not uncommon.

Function

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Labrador retrievers make wonderful working dogs. In addition to being guide dogs, law enforcement dogs and search and rescue dogs, they have traditionally been used as bird hunting gun dogs.

Fun Fact

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A litter of Labrador retrievers can include puppies of all the different Labrador colors regardless of the colors of the parent dogs.

Resources

American Kennel Club

Photo/Video Credit

Rob Hansen: commons.wikimedia.org

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