Labradors as working dogs
Labradors are an intelligent breed with a good work ethic and generally good temperaments. Statistics show that 91.5% of Labradors who were tested passed the American Temperament Test. Common working roles for Labradors include: hunting, tracking and detection, disabled-assistance, carting, and therapy work. Approximately 60–70% of all guide dogs in the United [...]

Though Labradors are not especially renowned for escapology, as a breed they are highly intelligent and capable of intense single-mindedness and focus if motivated or their interest is caught. Therefore, with the right conditions and stimuli, a bored Labrador could “turn into an escape artist par excellence”. They do not typically jump high fences or [...]

Labrador training
It is important to start Labrador puppy training as early as possible as once it becomes a big, powerful and excitable dog, it will be hard to control it, without some basic obedience training. Early puppy socialization helps your Labrador to be comfortable around all types of people, animals and the human world in [...]

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The Labrador Retriever was originally called the St. John’s dog or lesser Newfoundland, since this is where it was first found. Other origins suggested for the name include the Spanish or Portuguese word for rural/agricultural workers, Portuguese “lavradores” or Spanish “labradores,” and the village of Castro Laboreiro in Portugal whose herding and guard dogs bear [...]

History  Labrador Retrievers

Labrador Retrievers are believed to have originated in Greenland, Canada, where their ancestors were used by fishermen. There, the Labrador used to work on the Newfoundland coast retrieving the cork floats of fishing nets and swimming them ashore so that fishermen could pull in the fish-filled nets. They were also used as a [...]

Labrador Care Tips
Labrador Retrievers should never be kept in a locked space, as they need plenty of exercise. They are happiest out in the countryside, but will adapt to an urban environment with a fenced yard when sufficient exercise is given. Labrador Retriever puppies are easy to raise and train and should be introduced to [...]

Significant crossbreeds

The “Labradoodle” is a popular “designer dog” that combines a Labrador with a Poodle, to create a hybrid that is more suited to allergy sufferers. Some assistant-dog groups use Golden Retriever / Labrador Retriever hybrids (officially called a Golden Labrador Retriever) in hopes of having dogs with fewer genetic problems. Another significant crossbreed of [...]

The Labrador Retriever

Description: The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, very active dog, wide over the loins with strong and muscular hindquarters. They have smooth, thick fur all over which can be yellow, black or chocolate colored. Labradors have medium length drop ears and a brown or black nose. Labrador retrievers are a well-balanced and [...]