Labrador Retrievers
Labrador Breed Temperament
Labradors Retrievers are a friendly and versatile breed. They make very good
pets. They are not prone to being territorial, insecure, aggressive, destructive or other difficult
traits. They enjoy holding objects, hands, arms in their mouths. They are able to do this with
remarkable gentleness. They are prone to chewing objects. They can be trained to inhibit their
chewing tendencies.
Labradors Retrievers have a reputation as a very mellow breed. They are
excellent family dog and have a good reputation with children of all ages, as well as with other
animals. Labradors as a breed are curious, exploratory and love company.
Labradors are an intelligent breed with good work habits and temperament.
Common working roles for Labradors are hunting, tracking and detection.
Training Labrador Retrievers
Labrador Retriever's fun-loving boisterousness and lack of fear may require training
and firm handling at times to ensure it does not get out of hand. An uncontrolled adult Labrador
Retriever can be quite problematic. Females may be slightly more independent than
males. Training Labrador Retrievers is a must because of their energy and exercise
needs.
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Training
Labradors mature at around three years of age. Before this time they can
have a significant degree of puppyish energy, often labelled as being hyperactive. Because of their
enthusiasm leash-training Labrador Retrievers early on is suggested to prevent pulling when full-grown.
Labs often enjoy retrieving a ball endlessly and other forms of activities such as agility training,
frisbees, or flyball. Almost every Lab loves playing in water or swimming.
Labs are usually not noisy or territorial. They are easy going and trusting of
strangers. They do not make good guard dogs.
The steady temperament of Labs and their ability to learn make them an ideal breed
for search and rescue, detection, and therapy work. Their primary working role in the field continues to be
that of a hunting retriever.
They do not typically jump high fences or dig. Some Labs climb or jump for
their own amusement. The Labrador breed are highly intelligent and capable of intense single-mindedness
and focus. Therefore, with the right conditions and stimulus, a bored Labrador could turn into an
escape artist.
Labrador Breed Characteristics
The Labrador Retrievers are often referred to as a Lab or Labrador. The
dog’s ancestry line originates from Newfoundland, Canada. The Labrador is the most popular dog breed in
the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Labrador’s have webbed paws excellent for swimming. The Labrador breed are
traditionally trained as retrievers in fowling. Their short smooth hair coat is suitable in frosty
weather conditions where ice would form on other dogs after exiting the water. The Lab has a thin
tapering snout, a long thin tail, and thin yet powerful legs. The Lab’s are intelligent and useful work
dogs. They are widely used by police departments and rescue operations for their detection
abilities. Traditionally the Labrador dog breed has been bred for hunting and field work.
Labradors are relatively large. Male Labradors weigh between 65 and 90
pounds. The breed tends to shed hair regularly throughout the year. Labrador hair is short and
straight but not wiry. Their coat is water repellant, providing assistance in swimming. The dog
has a dry oily coat.
Labradors as Working Dogs
Labradors are an intelligent breed with good work habits and temperament.
Common working roles for Labradors are hunting, tracking and detection.
Labrador Retriever Health Issues
Inherited disorders
Labs are somewhat prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, especially adult Labs, though
not as much as some other breeds. Labrador Retrievers also suffer from the risk of knee
problems. Eye problems are also possible in some Labrador Retrievers.
Labradors are sometimes prone to ear infection, because their floppy ears trap warm
moist air. Labs who spend a lot of time in water, are additionally prone to infection. This is
easy to control, but needs regular checking to ensure that a problem is not building up unseen.
Labradors can easily become overweight, due to their enjoyment of treats, hearty
appetites and endearing behaviour towards people. Lack of exercise is also a contributing factor.
A healthy Labrador Retriever should keep a very slight hour glass waist and be fit and light.
Excessive weight is strongly implicated as a risk factor in the later development of hip dysplasia or
other joint problems and diabetes. It can also contribute to general reduced health when
older. Osteoarthritis is common in older, especially overweight, Labradors.
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