■Labradors are a medium-large breed, with males typically weighing 29–36 kg (65–80 lb) and females 25–32 kg (55–70 lb)
■The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog in many nations.
■Colour: Labrador Retrievers are registered in three colours:
●black (a solid black colour)
●yellow (considered from cream to fox-red)
●chocolate (medium to dark brown)
■Coat : the dog naturally has a slightly dry, oily coat.
■Head: The head should be broad with slightly pronounced eyebrows. The eyes should be kind and expressive.
■Jaws: The jaws should be strong and powerful. The jaws should hang slightly and curve gracefully back.
■Body: The body should have a powerful and muscular build.
■CHARACTERISTICS : The majority of the characteristics of this breed, with the exception of colour, are the result of breeding to produce working retrievers.
■NATURE :The breed is best known for their obedience, loyalty, and playful composure.
●Labrador's temperament as a kind, pleasant, outgoing and tractable nature.
●Although they will sometimes bark at noise, especially noise from an unseen source like alarm barking. Labradors are usually not noisy.
●They are often very easygoing and trusting with strangers .
●Labradors as a breed are curious and exploratory and love company, following both people and interesting scents for food, attention, and novelty value.
■TEMPERED : Labradors have a reputation as a very even-tempered breed and an excellent family dog.
■MATURITY : Labradors mature at around three years of age; before this time they can have a significant degree of puppy-like energy.
■GROOMING : Labradors are powerful and indefatigable swimmers noted for their ability to tolerate the coldest of water for extended periods of time.
■HEALTH AND LIFE SPAN : The average lifespan for a Golden Retriever is about 12 to 14 years.
■FOOD STYLE: Labradors like to eat, and they can become obese without proper exercise.
○Labradors are somewhat prone to hip and elbow dysplasia.
○Labradors also suffer from the risk of knee problems.
○Eye problems are also possible in some Labradors, particularly progressive retinal atrophy, cataracts, corneal dystrophy and retinal dysplasia.
