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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- Jackson
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Age: Young
Gender: M
Jackson is approximately a year old and is house and crate trained. He was found all alone as a puppy and taken in by a family but due to some health ...
Read More - Nick
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Age: Adult
Gender: M
Nick is a 50 lb lab mix who has been chained up outside and is now learning how to be part of a family. He is already house and crate trained and is ...
Read More - Charlie Brown
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Age: Adult
Gender: M
This is a very special boy who is going to need a very special family. Charlie came to us as a feral dog who had never had any human contact, but has ...
Read More - Summit
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Age: Young
Gender: M
Update: 12/19/11 - Summit graduated from a local Dog Training Academy, after attending one month of on-site intense training, while living with the d...
Read More - Bentley
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Age: Young
Gender: M
Bentley is a lab corgi mix who is onlyabout 40 lbs and will not get any bigger. He is house and crate trained and his foster mom has fallen in love wi...
Read More - Bosco
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Age: Young
Gender: M
Bosco is a 2 year old black male who has stolen the heart of everyone he has met. His first foster mom has told us he just loves to cuddle, and wants ...
Read More - Puppy boy 1
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Age: Baby
Gender: M
This guy is one of a litter of 10 week old pups. They are very calm for puppies and are very social. They will be spayed/neutered on the 28th and avai...
Read More - Puppy boy 2
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Age: Baby
Gender: M
This guy is one of a litter of 10 week old pups. They are very calm for puppies and are very social. They will be spayed/neutered on the 28th and avai...
Read More - Sara
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Age: Young
Gender: F
Sara is a 1 year old black lab who is very loving and fairly calm for a young dog. Sara is hw positive and undergoing treatment. She is living in a fo...
Read More - Laura
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Age: Young
Gender: F
Laura is a 1.5 year old chocolate female who is very sweet, gets along great with other dogs, but has a bit more energy that her buddy Sara. She LOVES...
Read More - Rhett
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Age: Adult
Gender: M
Rhett is a 5 year old lab/border collie mix who is as sweet as the day is long. Poor baby had it all, a great home with a wonderful family, another do...
Read More - Harley
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Age: Baby
Gender: M
Harley and his twin brother Farley are 4-5 month old black lab pups who have extremely calm personalities and would make great family pets. They are u...
Read More - Farley
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Age: Baby
Gender: M
Farley is the twin brother to Harley. They are just wonderful pups, and ever so calm for puppies. They will make great pets for any home and are used ...
Read More - Blackjack
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Age: Young
Gender: M
Blackjack is a wonderful black lab mix who has had such a ruff start in life. He was found lying by the side of the road after being hit by a car as a...
Read More - Molly
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Age: Young
Gender: F
Molly is an almost 1 year old yellow female who has just come in to the rescue. She is still a bit scared and getting to know us. She is scheduled to ...
Read More - Buddy
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Age: Young
Gender: M
What can I say about this boy, looks and a personality to match....... Buddy has it all. He is in a foster home with 2 other labs and does good with t...
Read More - Fletcher & Co.
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Age: Baby
Gender: M
2/1/12 - We were contacted by a lady in Ohio who found a pregnant yellow lab running around stray back in November. She was unable to locate the lab'...
Read More - Lawson
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Age: Adult
Gender: M
2/1/12 - We are saving Lawson from a kill shelter in Ohio. He is due to arrive in Delaware next weekend. We will post more about him once he arrives...
Read More - Clancey
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Age: Adult
Gender: M
Clancey is a 2 year old dane who was considered for the service field, but only so many slots.... He is a very calm kicked back boy who loves people a...
Read More - Sulley
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Age: Adult
Gender: M
Sulley is a dane possibly mastif mix who is completely obedience trained, and is just as sweet as he can be. He listens very well and would lay next t...
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