Advantages: Loyal , Gentle Disadvantages: Tend to go off if they get a sent of something
Thinking of getting a dog but unsure which breed to go for ?
well, let me tell you about the labrador retriever.
*History*
Labrador retrievers originate from Canada.They were originally bred as gun dogs.During the 17th century they used to swim across frozen lakes to get fishing nets for the fishermen.
*Appearance*
Labrador Retrievers come in three colours : Black , Golden and Chocolate. Male labradors' average weight is between 27-36kg. Females average weight is between 23-32kg.They are medium sized dogs.They have smooth coats. Labradors have 'good heads'.
They have strong tales.They have tails like otters and web feet which is the reason why they're good swimmers.They were also bred to be gun dogs that can swim well.
Labrador's eyes are most of the time brown or hazel.
*Health*
Because of their large floppy ears ...
Prepare yourself - this report is likely to be a biased account of my love for the furry freaks but I'll be brutally honest too.
Custard (yellow) Tiffin (Chocolate) Guinness (Black) and Doughnut (baby chocolate) are the influences for this report.
Firstly, I've always had labradors, they're the best quite frankly. I've got plenty of experience of a lot of breeds (I can't say 'most' because there are thousands of breeds and variations of, so...) and for the most part I feel I have the knowledge and experience to confirm my biased opinion. Please note, this is a review of the English Labrador Retriever as I've no personal experience of the American version.
**** Origins *****
Contrary to popular belief, Labs do not originate from Labrador, Canada as previously thought - fairly recently in the grand scheme of things ...
rolletrog 07.02.2008 (13.03.2008)
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Advantages: FAITHFUL, LOYAL AND VERY TRUSTWORTHY WITH KIDS Disadvantages: LICKS HIS BUM AND THEN TRIES TO LICK YOUR FACE
We are foster carers and Social services are very fussy about the kind of dog we are allowed to have. We have a toddler granddaughter too.
We had a lab before who sadly died when he was 11 years old. We always said 'never again' - the sadness is too much to bear! Then two of our friends split up-neither of them could keep their 2 year old blacklabrador called Buster and they asked if we would take him. We took one look at him and he melted our hearts instantly.
He is just such a great character! He bounces with energy but is incredibly careful around small children. He tolerates all the games kids like to play. He brings such joy into all our lives. He will run all day when we take him out- then he is ready to go again soon as he has had a drink.
If you are looking for the ideal family dog who is safe around children and who will ...
canonmiser 27.04.2005 (14.05.2005)
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