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labrador retriever

labrador retrievers

Breed Overview

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Quick facts

Labs are kind, outgoing, and eager-to-please dogs who are rarely aggressive and get along well with children, other pets, and strangers.

SizeLarge
Lifespan11-13 Years
TemperamentFriendly, Active, Brave
EnergyHigh
Shedding AmountHigh
Breed GroupSporting

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Personality & Training

Tendency to Bark

Moderate

Trainability

High

Good For:
  • Kids
  • Cats
  • Other Dogs
  • Large Living Spaces
  • Seniors
  • First Time Pet Owners
  • Cold Climates
  • Water Activities

What labrador retriever Owners Say About Their labrador retrievers

  • Our lab is an absolutely amazing pup, with incredible temperament, intelligence, and affection. He has quickly become Dad's best friend.
  • I love my new Chocolate Lab. He is super sweet and smart. So happy he found his forever home with me.
  • After one month, it's like our lab Mocha has always been a part of our family. She loves everyone and gets along great with our 9-year-old terrier, Lizzy. We couldn't be happier now that Mocha is part of our family!

Physical Characteristics

Height

Females: 22 - 24 in
Males: 23 - 25 in

Weight

Females: 65 - 80 lbs
Males: 70 - 85 lbs

Grooming Requirements

Bathe as Needed

Drool Amount

Moderate

Colors
BlackCharcoalChocolateEnglish CreamFox RedSilverYellow
Markings
White MarkingsBrindle MarkingsTan MarkingsNo Markings
Varieties
AmericanAmerican and EnglishEnglish

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About labrador retrievers

The Labrador Retriever is perennially one of the most popular dogs in America. This famously friendly water dog is smart, easily trained, and kind.

 

Labs have high energy and need lots of exercise and play. they love to run and swim. Labs love playing with children and are calm inside, although they are more energetic outside.

 

They are incredibly adaptable and well-suited to a range of living environments. Make sure they are fenced or leashed when outside as they love to run.

labrador retriever Health

The ever-popular Labrador Retriever is a family-friendly dog with an average life expectancy of 11-13 years. Routine vet care is an important step in providing your lab with a long and healthy life.

 

Potential Health Conditions:
• Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)
• Elbow Dysplasia (ED)
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
• Bloat, Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV)
• Enlarged Heart,Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)

• Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) 

• Overweight, Obesity
• Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM)
• Cataracts

• Hemangiosarcoma (HSA)

• Low blood sugar, Diabetes Mellitus

• Hypothyroidism
• Ear infections, Otitis
• Lower Eyelid Droop, Entropion

• Inward Turned Eyelids, Entropion

• Aberrant Eyelashes, Distichiasis
• Separation Anxiety

Suggested Screenings
• Cardiac Exam
• Eye Exam
• Hip & Elbow X-ray
• EIC- DNA Test
• Centronuclear Myopathy (optional)
• PRA DNA Test (optional)
• D Locus (Dilute) DNA Test (optional)

Routine Care
• Weight management
• Neuter or Spay
• Regular Dental Exams
• Controlled Exercise

 

labrador retriever Care

Labs are low-maintenance dogs but do require lots of physical exercise and mental stimulation. They also need a large space to run around, explore, and play.

 

When training your lab, ensure you provide a range of activities to prevent boredom. Provide regular activities (such as long walks or swims) to prevent destructive behavior.

 

They have a strong desire to please and an innate ability to follow commands, which makes training easy. As retrievers, these dogs are inclined to pick things up and carry them around so keep an eye on your puppy until learn what it should and shouldn't pick up.

labrador retrievers FAQ

Labs are incredibly kind and friendly but any dog can be aggressive if agitated.