~THE LABRADOR~
Despite the contradiction in name, the Labrador Retriever's
origins can be found in Canada. Early in the 19th century an
Englishman, Lord Malmsbury, purchased several Labradors
(or lesser Newfoundland or St. John's Dogs as they were
called) from Newfoundland. He was attracted to the dogs
because of their highly developed retrieving instinct and
their willingness to please, and he developed a breeding
program to preserve those characteristics.
From the beginning the dog developed into the Labrador of
today one that excels in a variety of uses beyond the hunting
field The adaptability and trainability of the breed finds it
utilized in many dog guide work. And, of assistance
programs, as well as excelling in substance detection or
search and rescue work. And , of course, with proper training
and socializing, Labrador Retrievers are wonderful family
companions.
Because the Labrador was a dual purpose dog, the breed
soon attracted the attention of sportsmen in this country and
it came back to this continent in the early part of the 20th
century. Today the Labrador Retriever is the most popular
breed in the United States and it has held that position since
1992.
GENERAL APPEARANCE:
The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, medium size,
short coupled dog possessing a sound, athletic, well balanced
conformation that enables it to function as a retrieving gun
dog. It has the substance and the soundness to hunt
waterfowl or upland game for hours under difficult
conditions the most distinguishing characteristics of the
Labrador Retrievers are its short, dense weather resistant
coat an "otter" tail, a clean cut head with broad back skull
and moderate stop: powerful jaws, and its "kind" friendly
eyes that express character, intelligence and good
temperament.
TEMPERAMENT:
Ideal Labrador temperament can be described as friendly
and outgoing, indulgent with its peers, strongly human
oriented and tractable.
origins can be found in Canada. Early in the 19th century an
Englishman, Lord Malmsbury, purchased several Labradors
(or lesser Newfoundland or St. John's Dogs as they were
called) from Newfoundland. He was attracted to the dogs
because of their highly developed retrieving instinct and
their willingness to please, and he developed a breeding
program to preserve those characteristics.
From the beginning the dog developed into the Labrador of
today one that excels in a variety of uses beyond the hunting
field The adaptability and trainability of the breed finds it
utilized in many dog guide work. And, of assistance
programs, as well as excelling in substance detection or
search and rescue work. And , of course, with proper training
and socializing, Labrador Retrievers are wonderful family
companions.
Because the Labrador was a dual purpose dog, the breed
soon attracted the attention of sportsmen in this country and
it came back to this continent in the early part of the 20th
century. Today the Labrador Retriever is the most popular
breed in the United States and it has held that position since
1992.
GENERAL APPEARANCE:
The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, medium size,
short coupled dog possessing a sound, athletic, well balanced
conformation that enables it to function as a retrieving gun
dog. It has the substance and the soundness to hunt
waterfowl or upland game for hours under difficult
conditions the most distinguishing characteristics of the
Labrador Retrievers are its short, dense weather resistant
coat an "otter" tail, a clean cut head with broad back skull
and moderate stop: powerful jaws, and its "kind" friendly
eyes that express character, intelligence and good
temperament.
TEMPERAMENT:
Ideal Labrador temperament can be described as friendly
and outgoing, indulgent with its peers, strongly human
oriented and tractable.
HISTORY:
| ~THE LABRADOR~ |
