The Labrador Retriever is a large and muscular breed of dog that was originally bred in Canada for retrieving game. They are intelligent, friendly, and eager to please, and make excellent family pets.
Labrador Retriever
Also known as Labrador, Lab
Origin
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Era
- early-to-mid 19th century
Group
- Sporting
Lifespan
- 12–14 years
Size
- Height
- Male 57–62 cm · Female 55–60 cm
- Weight
- Male 29–36 kg · Female 25–32 kg
Coat
- Type
- double
- Length
- short
- Colours
- black, yellow, chocolate
Traits
- friendly, outgoing, active, intelligent, gentle, eager to please