Labrador retriever

Labrador Retriever

Breed characteristics

• Popularity: 10
• Training: 10
• Size: 7
• Mind: 9
• Security: 5
• Relations with children: 10
• Dexterity: 7
• Shedding: 5

Story

It’s probably hard to find someone who doesn’t know what it looks like breed Labrador Retriever. This is no wonder – Labrador is one of the most The most popular breeds in the world, and the most popular breed in America. Now few people know, but once upon a time, these dogs, by faith and truthfully served the fishermen. They helped to shore the net from the cold waters of the North Atlantic, guarded the catch, and were generally reliable, faithful companions.

It is believed that the Labrador Retriever served the man from about beginning of the 18th century. Modern researchers disagree regarding the origin of the labrador, but the generally accepted version states that Newfoundland was crossed with the dog of St. John, and also with several other local waterfowl. FROM which, to date, have not yet been established, however, we can see the result with our own eyes, in breed labrador.

In 1830, these dogs were brought to England – the second Earl of Malmesbury. extremely imbued with their excellent companion qualities, intelligence and hard work. In addition, the Labrador is quite beautiful and powerful. dog. Since then, the pedigree of this breed is inextricably linked with Malmesbury family, since they were engaged in their breeding. Third Earl of Malmesbury gave these dogs the name Labrador, named the area where they were popular and where they came from.

In those distant times, a country like Canada was not yet existed, and the territories of Newfoundland and Labrador by default belonged to America (it gained independence for almost 100 years earlier, in 1776). If the English Earl of Malmesbury had not taken out a few individuals to England, perhaps today we would not even know about the existence of the breed Labrador Retriever.

After all, at home, due to high taxes and restrictions (not more than 1 dog per family) for the maintenance of these dogs, there are practically ceased to breed, which is why by the end of the 19th century they were almost extinct. Its official recognition, as a separate breed, Labradors for the first time received in England in 1903. In the USA they were recognized only in 1917. To date, these dogs are not used throughout the world. not only as pets, but also as rescue dogs, assistants for people with disabilities, for service in airports and customs, for drug detection and explosives.

Description

The breed Labrador Retriever is large, muscular physique, expressed chest. Limbs of medium length the tail does not stop, the coat is long. Muzzle square, ears hanging down on the sides of the head to the cheekbones. Labrador has a plain color – white, straw (that same yellow dog), brown, chocolate, the black.

Personality

Labrador Retriever – a breed of dog widely known not only its usefulness, but also its kindness. It is very open, loving and friendly animals that are primarily value a good relationship within their family. They are extremely loyal to the owner and family, and are happy to spend everything free with them time.

In addition, Labradors are great for strangers – if the person does not cause a threat, the dog will rather try with him make friends than pull away. We can say that the Labrador defaults to a person being good until he creates a reason treat him differently.

This breed of dog has a very developed intellect, and is excellent understands a person. Moreover, the dog not only understands what is from her want at a particular moment, but also feels the emotional atmosphere around. Therefore, do not be surprised if your pet tries to intervene in a family quarrel and defuse their environment kindness.

Another distinctive feature of the Labrador Retriever breed is wonderful, legendary attitude towards children. These dogs are not in vain Considered wonderful nannies. They don’t just like to play with children, but also realize the full depth of responsibility, which allows protect your baby from doing any rash actions.

There are many stories about how the Labrador Retriever saved a small child, not letting him get hurt or crawl away to explore the surroundings (for example, on the beach, while parents are in water), which can be dangerous. Of course, rely on the dog entirely not worth it, but the fact that she will do everything to protect your child, that’s for sure.

Labrador Retriever has a high level of energy and needs regular walks, games, and also in mental activity. Them developed intelligence requires this, and therefore intellectual pursuits in the form of training is a great idea. They seek to please their owners, and are distinguished by obedience. Other pets perceive well, they have a balanced and soft character, and therefore they never show aggression.

They love to swim and play in the water. They adapt well to moving, to live in an apartment or private sector, although the size of the dog imply a large amount of free space in your the house. They tend to bark, but are easily trained to shut up on command.

Training

A dog of the breed Labrador is great for training, and with joyfully takes part in the learning process. These dogs can to strain to perform a variety of functions – helping the elderly people and people with disabilities (including use as guide dogs), finding a child, searching explosive and narcotic substances.

In any case, the Labrador is just a good, kind, smart friend. He does not need to be forced to study – if you spend training every day at about the same time, the dog will wait for this moment with joy. Labrador training should be consistent.

You need to be consistent, not nervous over trifles and arm yourself with patience. Although, usually these dogs grab everything pretty fast. If you want to train your pet in any way special commands or actions, for example, in order to helping an older person might be better off inviting specialist.

Care

Labrador Retriever breed needs to be combed twice in Week. Eyes from deposits need to be cleaned every day, ears are cleaned usually two to three times a week. You need to bathe the dog once or twice a week, trim the claws three times a month.

Common diseases

Labrador Retriever is generally in good health and rarely needs to see a doctor. However, certain problems are still are available, including:

• hip dysplasia – is hereditary a disease;
• elbow dysplasia is a hereditary disease;
• osteochondrosis;
• cataract;
• progressive retinal atrophy;
• epilepsy;
• tricuspid dysplasia is a congenital malformation hearts, the prevalence of which is growing in the Labrador breed;
• myopathy – this is considered a hereditary disease;
• gastric dilatational volvulus, in the people – inversion guts;
• acute wet dermatitis;
• cold tail is benign but painful a condition characteristic of labs and other retrievers. This is thought to be a muscle problem between the vertebrae in the tail. Dog may bite the tail, but don’t worry – usually it goes by itself yourself in a couple of days.
• ear infections.

Interesting facts 1. Black Labrador, owned by the Duke of Bukkluch named Avon, is considered the “fundamental” dog of all modern Labradors. 2. Very many films were made with the participation of the Labrador breed. One of the most popular – the comedy “Marley and Me”. 3. The first yellow labrador, which was recognized was a dog named Ben Hyde. 4.Labrador Retriever is one of the best breeds selected as guide dogs. 5. Pedigrees of the two most influential dogs of the breed Labrador, Peter Fascally and Flapper, begin in 1878. 6.Many labradors were crossed with other types of retriever, although, to fortunately, the characteristics of the Labrador prevailed as long as lovers of this breed did not write a law against crossbreeding. 7.Labradors are often used as rescue dogs. Black labrador nicknamed Jake, became a national hero in the US when 9/11 entered smoldering ruins of the World Trade Centers in search of victims. At that time he was one of less than 200 government rescue dogs. 8. One of seven registered long-lived dogs was a Labrador named Adjutant. He lived to 27 years old.

Did you know? It is believed that the Labrador retriever could be called the dogs of St. John or their called Small Newfoundlands. Other people think that the breed was named after the Portuguese word “lavradores” or the Spanish word “labradores”, which means agricultural workers. In Portugal there is a village under called Castro Laboreiro, where cattle dogs are very similar to Labradors.

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