Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever - also once known as Black Water Dog, Lesser Newfoundland, or St. John's Water Dog - originated in Newfoundland, Canada. It is a descendant of the swimming dogs used to haul fishing nets to shore on the icy waters of Canada. Much admired for their hunting and swimming skills, these dogs were eventually taken to England in the early nineteenth century. Once there they faced a rocky future, and the breed nearly disappeared as a result of a heavy dog tax and quarantine laws. Restricted importation of the breed caused the remaining dogs to be crossed with other local breeds. Eventually the Labrador Retriever standard was fixed and recognized as a distinct breed by the English Kennel Club in 1903. Relaxed, eager to please, and intelligent, the Labrador Retriever has been enthusiastically embraced as a loving and playful family member. Well known for their willingness to learn and their dutiful manner, they are also highly valued guide and rescue dogs.
Appearance:
The Labrador Retriever is a stocky, medium-sized dog, with an athletic and well balanced build. The distinctive coat is short, dense, and weather-resistant, with an 'otter' tail. Friendly eyes are set in a broad head with a powerful jaw.
Colour:
Sought-after colours are solid black, yellow ranging from fox red to light cream, and shades of chocolate from light to dark.
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