Labrador retrievers come in three colors: yellow, brown, or black.Įnglish black Labs are, of course, always black. You can tell the difference between an English Lab and an American Lab because English Labs tend to be stockier with more square heads, while American Labs have lankier physiques and thinner faces. The dog has a sturdy and muscular physique with a fairly broad head and rectangular ears. Labradors have a short, dense double coat that repels water and sheds heavily. The females measure 21.5 to 23.5 inches in height and weigh 55 to 70 pounds, while the males are slightly bigger and measure 22.5 to 24.5 inches and weigh 65 to 80 pounds. Labrador retrievers are considered medium-to-large dogs. One Lab named Endal was trained to assist their wheelchair-bound human into the recovery position if necessary, cover him with a blanket, and activate an emergency telephone. Notably, Labradors can be taught to complete very complex tasks. They seem to learn the required skills faster than other popular working dog breeds, such as German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers. My first guide dog puppy in training, Stetson was an English black Labrador Retriever! Labradors are often seen as working dogs and are a popular breed for guide dogs. However, they were bred from stock imported from Canada and are therefore named for the Labrador region of that country.Įven in the early days of breeding in the 1800s, Labradors were more likely to be black than any other color. While today you can find both American and English Labrador retrievers, they were initially bred in the United Kingdom as retriever gun dogs. I HEART regular, mixed, English (all types) of black Labs! History Of The Breed
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