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LABRADOR
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APPEARANCE
Strongly
built, short coupled, very active; broad in skull; broad and deep
through chest and ribs; broad and strong over loins and hindquarters.
The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, medium-sized, short-coupled,
dog possessing a sound, athletic, well-balanced conformation that
enables it to function as a retrieving gun dog; the substance and
soundness to hunt waterfowl or upland game for long hours under
difficult conditions; the character and quality to win in the show ring;
and the temperament to be a family companion. Physical features and
mental characteristics should denote a dog bred to perform as an
efficient Retriever of game with a stable temperament suitable for a
variety of pursuits beyond the hunting environment. The most
distinguishing characteristics of the Labrador Retriever are its short,
dense, weather resistant coat; an "otter" tail; a clean-cut head with
broad back skull and moderate stop; powerful jaws; and its "kind,"
friendly eyes, expressing character, intelligence and good temperament.
Above all, a Labrador Retriever must be well balanced, enabling it to
move in the show ring or work in the field with little or no effort. The
typical Labrador possesses style and quality without over refinement,
and substance without lumber or cloddiness. The Labrador is bred
primarily as a working gun dog; structure and soundness are of great
importance.
TEMPERAMENT
Intelligent, keen and biddable, with a strong will to please. Kindly
nature, with no trace of aggression or undue shyness. True Labrador
Retriever temperament is as much a hallmark of the breed as the "otter"
tail. The ideal disposition is one of a kindly, outgoing, tractable
nature; eager to please and non-aggressive towards man or animal. The
Labrador has much that appeals to people; his gentle ways, intelligence
and adaptability make him an ideal dog.
Characteristics
Good
tempered, very agile. Excellent nose, soft; keen lover of water.
Adaptable, devoted companion.
COLOUR
Wholly black, yellow or liver/chocolate.
Yellows range from light cream to red fox.
SIZE
Dogs: Around 22-24 inches
Bitches: Around 21-23 inches
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