Labrador retriever

labrador retriever

  • Life expectancy

    10 - 12 years

  • Weight

    Male 35 - 40 kg

    Female 30 - 35 kg

  • Height

    Male 35 - 40 kg

    Female 35 - 40 kg

  • Hair

    short

  • Group

    Hunting retrievers, hunting retrievers, water dogs

  • Nicknames

    Labrador,Retriever del labrador

Index

Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular family pets around the world thanks to their reliable and friendly nature. Labradors are docile, outgoing and always willing to please others, which makes them very easy to train.

They were originally bred to gather fishermen's nets and hunters' game birds, so they excel when asked to work in difficult and challenging terrain, as well as in and around water thanks to their agility and excellent waterproof fur. So he loves to participate in dog sports and excels in activities as a guide and assistant dog.

Characteristics of the Labrador retriever

  • SIZE

  • EXERCISE NEEDS

  • EASY TO TRAIN

  • GOOD WITH CHILDREN

  • KINDNESS TO OTHER PETS

  • HEALTH OF THE BREED

  • COST TO KEEP

  • INTELLIGENCE

  • TOLERANCE TO BEING ALONE

Why choose a Labrador retriever?

PROS

  • Labradors are excellent companion animals, good-natured and reliable.

  • They are very good with children.

  • They get along well with other pets because they are sociable by nature.

  • They are always eager to please, so they are relatively easy to train.

  • They require little maintenance in terms of cleanliness.

  • They create strong bonds with their families, but can be taught to be alone.

CONS

  • Labradors need a lot of mental stimulation and daily exercise.

  • They shed a lot throughout the year.

  • Puppies can be mischievous and rambunctious.

  • They can be overly enthusiastic and bouncy, especially when young.

  • They tend to be a bit "mouthy", so they need to be carefully controlled when they are young.

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Origin and history of the Labrador retriever

It is popularly believed that the Labrador Retriever originated on the coast of Newfoundland where fishermen used a similar looking dog for fishing. It is believed to have been created by crossing St. John's Spaniels with other smaller breeds of Spaniels. The St. John's Spaniel is also an ancestor of the Newfoundland, closely related to the Labrador, which is an excellent strong and skilled swimmer, with a tough coat, webbed feet and a distinctive otter-like tail. It was also used to retrieve game, which often occurred in difficult environments such as aquatic swamps.

It is considered to originate in the United Kingdom, there they were introduced at the end of the 19th century by the Earl of Malmsbury and Colonel Peter Hawker. Both became interested in the breed and organized the importation of a selection of dogs, achieving great expansion and popularity of the breed.

Today, the Labrador Retriever remains one of the most popular breeds and for good reason: they are reliable and incredibly loyal, making them the perfect family pet and companion to share a home.

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Character ofthe Labrador retriever

Labradors are known for their friendly, playful and intelligent nature, they adapt very easily both in the field and at shows, at home or as an assistance dog. They have an excellent sense of smell and love water. They need a home environment where they receive plenty of attention, training exercise, and mental stimulation, but they are one of the best choices for first-time dog owners due to their affectionate and loyal nature.

They enjoy interactive games that stimulate them mentally and thus reduce the risk of developing unwanted behaviors related to boredom. It is possible to have a Labrador in an apartment as long as he is given enough daily exercise and is not left cooped up for too long.

Labrador Retrievers are usually very good with strangers and people they don't know, which is part of their "friendly" and approachable nature.

Curiosities about the Labrador retriever

  • It is believed that Labrador Retrievers could have been called St. John's dogs or Lesser Newfoundlands.

  • Chocolate Labradors became popular in the 1930s.

  • The origins of all chocolate Labradors can be traced back to eight bloodlines.

Names for Labrador retriever

Beto, Bruno, Molly, Ambar

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