Labrador Retriever
| Country of Origin: | Newfoundland |
| Height: | Dog is 22 ˝ - 24 ˝ inches at withers, Bitch is 21 ˝ - 23 ˝ inches at withers |
| Weight: | Dog 70-85 pounds, Bitch 60-75 (may vary some) |
| Color: |
Black, Chocolate and Yellow (all shade variations) NO other color is recognized |
| Coat: | Short, straight, dense outer coat with a soft weather-resistant undercoat that protects from water and cold. |
| Temperament: |
The Labrador Retrievers’ temperament is the hallmark of the breed. Kind, outgoing, eager to please, non- aggressive to humans, they are a gentle breed very intelligent and adapt to most anything. Excellent dog for families |
| Care: | The Lab should not be bathed too often as it will take away the natural oils in the coat. Brushing required, shedding breed. |
| Training: | Easily Trainable |
| Activity: | Activity is important as they do need exercise. |
| Description: |
Strongly built having a sound, athletic well-balanced conformation, short, dense, weather resistant coat, “otter” tail, head with a broad back skull, moderate stop, kind eyes, appealing expression showing character, intelligence and good temperament |
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