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The Characteristics Of Labrador
Retrievers
 
  http://www.labrador-retriever-guide.com/characteristicsoflabradorretrievers.html

When we think about the characteristics of Labrador Retrievers we need to  look at two sides; the physical and the, for want of a better word,  mental!

  Physical

The general expectation of a Lab is that he will be a large, broad chested  fellow. Often this is true but not always. Labradors come in all sizes from the  small to the large.
 
The Labrador breed standard, according to  the Kennel Clubs, states that dogs  competing in official events should  weigh between 55 and 80 pounds and have a  height of 21.5 to 24.5  inches.

 But this, it should be remembered,  is for dogs competing in high profile  events. For more information on this
visit our Labrador breed  Standard page.

 If your Lab doesn't fit into  those brackets it doesn't mean it isn't a  pedigree dog or that there is  anything wrong with it. We are all different and  that goes for Labrador  Retrievers as well.

 Some Labs, especially older ones, can weigh in  at a scale busting 100 pounds  whilst others may only be around 30  pounds.

 Characteristics Of Labrador
Retrievers - Coat And Colour

Amongst the physical characteristics  of Labrador Retrievers the coat is particularly important for some
owners.

 Because of its history and  breeding the Labrador has a double layered coat.
The outer layer is thick  to resist the weather whilst the under coat is soft and  serves as  insulation.

 Some owners, or potential  owners, have a dislike of those Labs with a thin  outer coat but, again, all
Labs are different and some have a lovely smooth  outer coat that isn't as  weather resistant as the thicker coats.
 
But it seems to be in the colour of the coats that so much debate and  controversy is stirred up.

 Straight  away we should make clear that there are only three officially  accepted  colours. Yellow, Black and Chocolate. Yellow includes shades of colour  from  fox red to light cream.

 Those are the  colours recognised by the Kennel Clubs although breeders do  claim to breed
other colours such as silver. For more information visit our page  on Labrador Retrievers coat colours. 

By  the way, at this point it may be prudent to shoot down a few myths that  always  circulated about Labradors. The colour of their  coat has absolutely  no bearing on their  behaviour.

 There is no truth  for instance that black Labs are more aggressive or that  chocolate Labs are
more intelligent than other Labradors.
 
Sorry if anyone disagrees, but the colour of the coat doesn't affect anything  and indeed three puppies from the same litter may all have different  coloured  coats but the same  temperament.

Characteristics Of
Labrador Retrievers - Mental Or Temperament

Ask most owners about  the characteristics of Labrador Retrievers and they  will tell you the same.
They are incredibly loyal, friendly, loving and  absolutely  nuts!

 Having a Lab in the house is always  an adventure as you never know what they  are going to do next. That said,  they are fantastic companions and will bring  joy into your life every  single day.

 Labs are very trainable as  they are very intelligent and they will soon pick  up exactly what you are
trying to teach them. Generally a Lab is a very sociable  dog though I seem  to have found the only two Labs in the world who don't enjoy  the company of  other dogs.
 
For households with children, Labradors are the ideal  family pet.

 They are great with kids but love to be outside playing  ball or frisbee. They  enjoy long walks and seemingly boundless energy and  always ready to grab their leash and head out of the  door.

 But, as we have said before on this page, all Labs are  different.

 And, whilst generally they will fit the  description above, some Labs will  buck the trend and be different. They  will also develop their own personality  and habits.
 
You must  be very careful not to over indulge your lab and to make sure he is  getting
the right kind of food. 

 Remember, it is very easy for a Lab to  become overweight so make sure he eats
right and gets plenty of exercise to  keep him in trim.
http://www.labrador-retriever-guide.com/characteristicsoflabradorretrievers.html

 
For Information on the History of the Labrador Retrievers visit
http://www.justlabradors.com/labrador-retriever-facts/history-labrador-retriever
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