The Charm of Labrador Retrievers
Posted on August 31, 2007
Filed Under Dog Breeds |
Labrador Retrievers are very popular dogs in the United States of America. This is because they are very affectionate dogs that are eager to please their owners. They have highly exceptional intelligence and are very people oriented dogs. Labrador Retrievers are said to have originated from Newfoundland where they are close relatives of the Newfoundland dogs. They were originally used as retrievers of water fowl when their owners went hunting and are still used for that purpose today although some treated as companion dogs already.
Standards of The Labrador Retrievers
The height of Labrador Retrievers should be approximately 21 ? inches to 24 ? inches from the withers. Their weight should be around 55 to 80 pounds and they should be compact and well proportioned. Their coat shall have short, dense fur and the accepted colors are black, yellow and chocolate.
Labrador Retrievers? heads are generally broad and have well pronounced stops and brows. They should have brown or hazel colored eyes which have an intelligent and kind look to them. Most Labrador Retrievers have very expressive eyes and expressions. The ears are pendant and hang close to the face, a little above the eye line. Labrador Retrievers? muzzles are medium in length and a bit broad with powerful jaws and neck. Despite this, they are noted to have gentle mouths and handles people gently when they take their hands in their mouths.
The most notable physical feature of Labrador Retrievers is their tail. It has been described as otter-like in the sense that it is plump and slightly tapering to the end and the Labrador Retrievers use it to steer them where they want to go. It is covered by the dense short coat of the animal.
Temperament of the Breed
Labrador Retrievers are exceptional dogs that are loyal and devoted to their human families. They are usually good tempered and agile dogs that love the company of people when properly socialized as puppies. They are often boisterous and fun loving which can result o many good times and excessive energy when they do not get enough exercise.
Labrador Retrievers have a tendency to be overweight because they love to eat. Their superior intelligence and willingness to learn make them great working dogs for search and rescue and Seeing Eye dogs. They are often used for police work and as hunting dogs, as they were originally meant to be. Dogs these sizes are prone to hip and elbow dysplasia. Labrador Retrievers may also have some eye problems and ear infections.
….
Comments
Leave a Reply
-
Subscribe To Our Feed
