The Labrador Retriever is a medium-seized breed of dog originating from Canada (Labrador is a geographic region in Canada). It is one of the types of the Labrador breed. The Labrador Retriever is a hunting dog. It is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world if not the most popular.
Characteristics
The Labrador Retriever is strongly built, athletic in its appearance and very agile. Their size varies from 21.5 - 24.5 inches ( 55 - 62 cm) and their weigh is around 25 - 36 kilograms. Their head is wide and it has very strong jaw. The Labrador Retriever has short and dense hair, it is usual for this breed of dog to shed hair twice a year but the ones living in moderate climate areas shed hair regularly throughout the year. There are three colors of Labrador Retrievers: black, yellow and chocolate brown. Very intelligent, reliable, cautious, friendly and obedient are few of its mental characteristics that makes it so popular among families.Their life span is 10 - 13 years.
History
It was 1887 when the Earl of Malmesbury first used the term Labrador Retriever in a letter. They were known simply as St.John`s dogs before they grew up to be distinguished breed. The territory of Labrador is northwest of Newfoundland. In 1903 it was recognized as a dog breed by the Kennel club of England.
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