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Standards for the
Labrador Retriever |
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General Appearance: |
A
well proportioned, solid and strongly built, yet medium
sized sporting/working animal. |
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Head: |
The
broad skull had a clean-cut, slightly pronounce brow with a
medium long muzzle. The medium sized ears are set somewhat
low and well back, being held close to the head. The black,
brown, yellow, or hazel eyes are also medium in size,
conveying an expression of friendly intellect. The nose is
large with well developed nostrils. |
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Body: |
The
powerful, well built body has a broad deep set chest. The
forelegs are straight and the well developed hindquarters
are strong with wide lions. A distinctive feature, the tail
has an “otter” shape. It is very thick at the base, tapering
to the tip with no feathering and of medium length. |
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Color: |
The
short, dense, virtually waterproof coat is one of three
solid colors, yellow, black, or chocolate. |
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Size: |
Females: 21.5-23.5 inches
// 55-70 pounds
Males: 22.5-24.5 inches // 60-70 pounds |
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Temperament: |
The
gentleness, reliability and good naturalness of this breed
deems it well suited for its use not only as a guide for the
blind, but also as a loyal and dependable companion for
children. They are excellent gun-dogs, and are used not only
by hunters, but also by the police as guard dogs, and
drug-sniffing dogs. |
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