Labrador Retriever
Large dog breeds
Origin: | Uk |
Size Type: | Large dog breeds |
Height: | 22-24 inches (56-62 cm) |
Weight: | 27-34 kg |
Form of ear: | Lop-eared |
Form of a tail: | Drooping tail |
Life span: | 10-12 years |
Japanese Site: | Labrador Retriever |
Overview
Around the beginning of the 19th century, a ship carrying salt cod from Newfoundland Island, was brought to England. It has been said to be first introduced to Europe this breed. This dog has long been engaged in fishing nets to collect fish from the spill. The skill brings a great waterfowl because of their capability for transporting birds, and Labrador named, became popular in captivity care. Not only is water good hunting fields and so has a keen sense of smell, we were able to detect mines buried deeper, it has proven difficult to demonstrate the power of war. In addition to the dog, working dog and has worked as a police dog. The solid body, quiet smart so popular.
Characteristics
Sticky solid body with broad chest, short, wide trunk. Short back straight, hind limb muscles are well developed. Well as long sloping shoulders, stomach is tight. Overall appearance is very fearless. The large head has a slight stop. Ear is located behind the head, ears and broad roots are in contact with the back hanging slightly lower on the cheek. Eye color is brown, hazel, yellow, black. Strong jaw. The thick, round the ridge, which is thin enough to go ahead. The bold straight forelimbs, hind legs are stronger. More tenaciously than the Golden Retriever personality for the job always given hard work. Work, I say all-around dog willing to do to deal with our family.
Temperament
Good nature, loyalty. Applications can be adapted to any discipline that can stand up to long. To play with other dogs and children is the best. We are happy to do a job the family relationship can be said if the dog rather universal. Nature but not compete, so rather than socialize with other animals and humans exposed to training from a young dog out, want to take someone out as possible.
Color
Black Yellow Chocolate. Little white spots on the chest is permissible.
How to Care & How to Train
Court of care you feel very small. Even if done lightly brushing each day can bring out the luster of the coat. Also of great use to maintain ties with the dogs.
Exercise
Regular exercise should be lively. I like water, sometimes Ito Hayo give the opportunity to swim.
Disease to be careful
Skin disease, diabetes, megaesophagus, chronic hepatitis, hemophilia, hip dysplasia, temporomandibular joint dysplasia, epilepsy, multiple neuropathy, eye disease, cataracts, glaucoma, generalized progressive retinal atrophy, hip dysplasia, gastric torsion, elbow dysplasia, otitis externa, pyoderma, arthritis syndrome Wapura
Disease that can be seen occasionally
Diabetes inversion of an eyelid, distichiasis
Inspection want to
Hip examination, ophthalmologic examination, examination of the elbow joint