All about Labrador Retrievers

This breed definitely deserves its huge popularity. Devoted, obedient and amiable this dog is excellent with children, other dogs and household pets. It is capable of being a calm housedog, playful yard dog and intense field dog all on the same day!

Labrador Retrievers are strongly built and very active, loyal, good natured and hard working.

Developed in the 19th Century from Newfoundland dogs, Labrador Retrievers first arrived in Britain on fishing boats travelling to Poole Harbour, Dorset. Locals were impressed by the dogs ability to help fishermen haul their heavy nets ashore and began keeping them as working animals. Sportsmen also began to appreciate it as a valuable gundog suitable for wild fowling.

Now one of the most popular breeds Lab Retrievers work not only as a gun dog, but as an impressive sniffer dog with police forces world wide and highly prized guide dog.

Retrievers are non aggressive and make wonderful pets, they are not great watchdogs!

Labrador Retrievers at a glance

Our 4 Paw Rating - to the suitability of Labrador Retrievers for your home and lifestyle

Size
Shoulder height up to 22.5 inches, weight 55 - 75 lbs

Coat Care
Thick, dense and weather resistant, weekly brushing

Family Life
Lab Retrievers get along well with children and other animals, not a great guardog

Lifestyle
Will adapt to the lifestyle of your family, with training, love consistency

Health
Life expectancy 12 - 14 years
Test for cardiac, hip, and eye recommended

Exercise
Lab Retrievers need plenty of exercise, need to be taken on long walks and loves to take part in field sports and swim!

Training
Lab Retrievers are easy to train, learn quickly, eager to please and love to work

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Labrador Retriever Secrets ^New
Discover how you can make your Labrador Retriever the most obedient and happiest dog alive!

Puppy & Dog Training
We help you with basic puppy and dog training then show you the best places to learn how to have the most perfectly behaved dog.

Housebreaking
All puppies need potty training and house training dogs is simple. Again we show you the basics then show you the best places on the internet to learn more.

Dog Health
Learn how to keep your dog healthy and happy. Prevent illness and find the right pet medicines. Information on dog flea control, and worms. Also Frontline Plus, Advantage and Heartgard.