About Labrador Retrievers
Number one breed registered with American Kennel Club for 15 years. Originally from Newfoundland, this breed was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore.
- Color: Black, Yellow, and Chocolate
- Weight: Female 55-75 lbs Male 75-100 lbs
- Life Expectancy: 10-14 years
Description
This breed is a solid, muscular dog, slightly longer than tall, with a short, easy-care, water-resistant double coat. They have a broad head, thick nose, and scissors bite. The muzzle is fairly wide and the neck is powerful. Eyes are chestnut or hazel with an intelligent expression. Medium-sized ears flat to the head, an otter tail thick near the body that is used as a rudder in water, and webbed feet to aid in swimming.
Temperament
Loving, affectionate, very patient, highly intelligent, loyal and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water, friendly, superb with children and other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel part of the family. Easily trained, may be reserved with strangers unless well socialized and will bark, and are great watchdogs (not guard dogs). They can become destructive if left alone too much; crating is encouraged until they can be trusted. This breed is high maintenance and will stay very puppy like until 2 years of age.
Exercise
They will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are moderately active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized fenced yard. They are energetic dogs, delighted to work and play hard. They need a lot of exercise. Labs are big eaters and need regular exercise and moderate rations to avoid a tendency to become overweight. A one or two mile walk/run daily, suitable toy retrieval (tennis balls, durable toys), and swimming when possible are wonderful ways to keep this breed fit.
Grooming
Comb and brush regularly with a firm, bristle brush, paying attention to the downy undercoat. They will shed regularly. Limit bathing to only when needed using a moisturizing shampoo to keep the dander down. Nails should be trimmed as needed, ears to be cleaned weekly, and sterilized bones are a great treat and will help to cut down on the tartar.
Health Problems
Prone to hip and elbow dysphasia, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) blinding disorder, and anal gland sacs may need to be expressed if stool is too soft. Feed premium dry food, low fat treats, no table scraps, and senior formula recommended for dogs over 5 years of age.
For additional information on this breed, you can contact Greater Dayton Labrador Retriever Rescue.
Available Dogs
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- Bear
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Age: Adult
Gender: M
Bear is a 5 year old AKC registered black lab who is house and crate trained. Bear's owner passed away and the neighbor has been keeping him until res...
Read More - Sadie
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Age: Young
Gender: F
Sadie is a black female lab who came to us with her two pups. She has been a wonderful mom and is now ready to find a forever home. She is a very lovi...
Read More - Chocolate girl 1
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Age: Baby
Gender: F
These pups are 6 weeks old and will be available in a few weeks, there are 3 males and 3 females. We are taking applications now. ...
Read More - Chocolate girl2
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Age: Baby
Gender: F
These pups are 6 weeks old. There are 3 females and 3 males. They will not be ready for a few weeks, but we are taking applications now. ...
Read More - Chocolate girl 3
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Age: Baby
Gender: F
These pups are 6 weeks old. They will be available in a few weeks but we are taking applications now. ...
Read More - Chocolate boy1
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Age: Baby
Gender: M
These pups are 6 weeks old, they will be available in a few weeks. We are taking applications now. ...
Read More - Chocolate boy2
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Age: Baby
Gender: M
These pups are 6 weeks old. They will be available in a few weeks, but we are accepting applications now. ...
Read More - Chocolate boy 3
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Age: Baby
Gender: M
These pups are 6 weeks old. They wont be ready for a few weeks, but we are accepting applications now. ...
Read More - Casey
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Age: Baby
Gender: M
Casey is a 5 month old black lab puppy. Typical for a pup, full of play, play,play! He lives in a foster home with another black lab pup and they have...
Read More - Sandy
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Age: Adult
Gender: F
Sandy is sweet and very shy. She must go to a home with another dog or several other dogs. The perfect home for her would be a couple who is retired t...
Read More - Journey
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Age: Baby
Gender: F
Journey is a 4-5 month old chocolate female who is a typical lab pup. She is happy go lucky, loves to play and gets along well with other dogs. She is...
Read More - Reed
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Age: Young
Gender: M
Reed is about a year and a half and as you can see from his pictures he always has a smile on his face. He is a very loving bot who just adores his sq...
Read More - Marva
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Age: Adult
Gender: F
Marva is a 2 year old chocolate female who is house and crate trained. She came to us with a litter of pups, and they have been adopted and now she w...
Read More - Roxy
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Age: Adult
Gender: F
Roxy is about a year and a half and she is a smaller lab mix who loves being with another dog. She would not do as well in a home by herself. She thr...
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