Labrador Retrievers

At a glance
Certainly one of the most famous retrievers, the Labrador Retriever owes its name to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. Well known since the 1800s as a gun dog, the Lab is now one of the most sought-after pet dogs in the world.

This dog is about 23 inches tall and has a weight range of 60 to 80 pounds. A true Lab’s color is a solid black, yellow, or dark brown (“Chocolate Labs”).

Summary

• Names – Labrador or Lab
• Group – AKC: Sporting Group; KC: Gundogs
• Size – medium
• Life expectancy – 12 to 14 years
• Cost of ownership – low
• Ease of ownership – high
• Aggressive tendency – low
• Amount of Exercise – medium
• Amount of Grooming – low
• Ease of Training – high
• Obedience level – high
• Suitable for Children – high
• Amount of Care Required – low
• Susceptibility to Health Problems – low

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