The Labrador Retriever is a much-loved dog breed in The US, UK, and Canada. Its a friendly companion that shifted loyalty from a fishermans helper to a hunters helper. As a fishermans helper, the Labrador Retriever earned its keep by retrieving fish.
Today, modern Labrador retrievers work as assistance dogs, as search and rescue dogs among others. Did you know that the Labrador Retriever is Americas favorite breed for 28 years in a row? Did you also know that they are friendly and outgoing?
The modern Labrador Retriever has The following characteristics:
Medium-sized
Strong built
Short coupled
Well balanced body
Short and dense weather-resistant coat
Otter like tail
Clean cut head with broad back skull
Powerful jaws
Color - black, brown and yellow
Thanks to its well-balanced conformation, the breed is perfect for hunting and retrieving. Its also perfect for hunting waterfowl and ducks.
One of its special characteristics is The coat. Its short, straight and dense. The undercoat is weather-resistant providing protection to the Dog from cold, water and ground cover.
Apart from The coat, The other special characteristic is color. There are three Labrador colors: black, brown and yellow. Want to know more about The colors? Black is The original Labrador color and The most dominant. Both black and brown get their pigment from eumelanin. For yellow Labradors, they have a recessive gene hence The color yellow.
Taking Care of Your Labrador Retriever
To keep your Labrador Retriever happy, healthy and energetic, purchase a bed or crate for your dog. When it comes to feeding, do so twice a day. If its a young pup, feed him or her three to four times a day. Always feed your Dog with high-quality commercial food. For picky eaters, add in extras.
Dont forget to wash your dog, his crate or bed and take him to The vet, regularly.
