The Labrador retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world at least according to official dog registries.
They are also known as a Labrador or simply labra.
They are beautiful intelligent and Noble.
Labradors are suitable for all family types if you're
thinking of buying a Labrador retriever it's important to get informed this is
how you can begin to offer the best care especially since they are such intelligent and active dogs.
I will tell you everything you need to know about the
Labrador Retriever
LABRADOR’S HISTORY
The name Labrador comes from a city is Labrador in
Newfoundland Canada.
Labra originates in Britain these water dogs were taken
to Newfoundland by English fishermen these dogs had to be tough hard-working
and adept swimmers they also needed to have dense fur to protect them from the
icy waters of the north with thick tails to help guide them in the water the
smallest variety of St. John's water dog would have given rise to different
breeds of Retriever the Labrador Retriever being just one of them by the mid-18th
century.
Some dogs from San John's were exported to England where
they were used by a handful of breeders to obtain the perfect Retriever after
several carefully bred generations the Labrador Retriever was born in the first
two decades of the 20th century the morphological basis of this breed was established
in England leading to what we can see today at this time.
There were already several retrievers registered in the
English Kennel Club after World War Two the Labrador began to gain popularity
little by little
They demonstrated their great qualities as a working dogs but undoubtedly their popularity grew due to an endearing appearance and
equally loveable nature.
PHYSICAL FEATURES OF LABRADOR
The Labrador retriever is a medium-sized dog with a
strong muscular and compact body
For males, the height at the withers is around 56 to 57
centimeters for females they are between 54 and 56 centimeters.
The weight of males should be between 27 and 34 kilos and
25 to 32 kilos for females
The Labradors coat is short dense and without any waves, they have a double coat the soft and waterproof undercoat of the outer coat is
harder and helps maintain water insulation.
Coat Color range
The colors accepted for this breed are black, chocolate
and gold.
The golden color can range from light cream to reddish tones small white spots on the chest are acceptable.
Labrador’s nature
One of the most notable features of the Labrador retriever
is its character due to its friendly appearance and exceptionally suitable
character.
This dog is one of the world's most popular beyond being
a companion animal the stable character of these dogs has made them great
rescue therapy and assistance dogs they are a sociable friendly loyal intelligent
and fun-loving breed.
They are easy to train so they're great company if you
have the time and space the Labrador is usually very friendly even with
strangers but needs to be properly socialized as a puppy the breed has a lot of
energy and needs a lot of exercise although it can adapt to apartment living
they need long walks and to play with other dogs a fondness for water is one of
this dog's behavioral characteristics despite its many great qualities the
Labrador can be demanding of attention it is important to educate them properly
when young so they avoid excessive attention-seeking and separation anxiety
later on additionally labs tend to have prolonged adolescence.
They are not the best pet for people who prefer to lead a
sedentary life.
They are a great choice for those who enjoy outdoor physical
activities.
Daily routine for a Labrador
Start with the lab's daily routine which should include
three to four walks well distributed throughout a day this routine needs to be
combined with active exercise as it is a breed known for its insatiable
appetite so obesity needs to be avoided exercise will also help to channel
their active and restless temperament.
We can play simple games with them such as fetch but agility
training or exercise such as can across our ideal swimming is also preferable
for this breed toys are important to stimulate cognition and to channel their
natural energy ideally combining conventional toys such as Kong's with intelligence games for dogs.
Health and care
Some Labradors may have a habit of chewing objects so
chew toys might also be advisable to keep their code clean they need to be brushed
a couple of times a week and a bath once every two months or when the dog is
very dirty we should regularly clean their teeth and ears as well as for trim their
nails it's essential
Labrador’s diet
You can offer them a quality diet whether based on
commercial food or homemade recipes controlling portion size will also help
reduce the chances of obesity but contact a veterinarian if in any diet.
Training and
socialization
The Labrador Retriever is a relatively easy dog to
educate and train thanks to its sociable character and predisposition toward
affection and treats the ideal socialization of any dog begins when they are a
puppy a process which needs to be continued throughout their life they need to relate
to all kinds of people animals and objects this avoids the development of fear
and adulthood they need to learn basic commands such as sitting staying and
coming when called all these orders not only help the dog safety they help forge
the strong bones you should share with your dog and stimulate them mentally
since the Labrador Retriever has excellent natural qualities you can help
sharpen them through games and activities of all kinds a way to keep them agile
and happy is to play with them something you will enjoy just as much as they we
can also begin advanced obedience training to further improve understanding all
the while remembering they are one of the smartest dogs in the world.
Labrador’s diseases
Labrador Retriever is a relatively healthy and long-lived
dog they stand out for their fitness and excellent health however excessive breeding
in this breed has led to genetic diseases which unfortunately usually appear as
the dog ages a very common example is hip dysplasia for our dog to enjoy a good
state of health ideally.
Take them to a vet every 6 to 12 months this will provide a basic review and highlight any health issues in the same way we can help prevent problems by providing general levels of good care when they are puppy we need to initiate a vaccination schedule which needs to be maintained throughout their life this help prevent some of the most dangerous canine diseases.
We should also carry out periodic deworming as prescribed by your veterinarian to protect against internal and external parasites with this level of care a Labrador retriever can live between 10 and 15 years on average.
Now you know the most important aspects of the Labrador
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