Brief Description
The Labrador Retriever is one of the best known and popular breeds in the world.
The Labrador Retriever originated and developed on the island of Newfoundland as an all-purpose waterdog and functional retriever. Extraordinary versatility allows Labradors to excel as hunting, service, and therapy dogs; in search and rescues; in drug and bomb detection; as family companions, and in performance and field events. (Source: Canadian Kennel Club)
Health: Most important health concerns include orthopedic, gastrointestinal, dermatologic, and cardiac conditions.
Behaviour and Well-being: Labrador Retrievers are kind and outgoing dogs, coupled with an eager-to-please nature and general non-aggressiveness.
Get a GRIHP!: Comprehensive information on the breed's health can be found in the Get a GRIHP! on the Labrador Retriever article (to be added soon).
Breed Standards
The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.
Three of the major international standards are:
Health Strategies
Research Projects
Dogslife - epidemiological research project about the health of Royal Kennel Club registered Labrador Retrievers born after the 1st January 2010
Parent Breed Club
Other breed clubs: see Connections below
Other Resources
Finnish Kennel Club Breeding Database - Labrador Retriever
Swedish Kennel Club Breeding Data (Avelsdata; in Swedish). Find the breed in the link 'Raser' on left.
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