Dogs 101 - LABRADOR RETRIEVER - Top Dog Facts About LAB Breeds

Labrador Retriever, welcome to Brooklyn Corner, today we're going to give you some amazing

facts

about a breed that is near and dear to my heart because, well, if you can't see it in my profile picture, I'm a chocolate Labrador Retriever or just plain Labrador. It is the most popular breed in the US and many other countries. You might be interested to know that the breed is not native to Labrador, the province of Canada, nor was it developed there. The oldest description of a variety of

dogs

that resembled the modern Labrador is from Newfoundland, Canada, time for some rough trivia who was the last president to have a Labrador Retriever in the White House, a beef of Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan or C Jimmy Carter, what do you think?

Give your best guess in the comments below before we get to the answer, hold on tight and we'll come back to this ruff trivia question towards the end of the video. This was a variety of working dog called st. The John's water dog was very common in the early 19th century, when some dog breeding enthusiasts imported some specimens to England there, the St. John's water dog was a medium-sized black dog with bushy hair. Primarily used by fishermen to retrieve fish dragging boats through icy waters and for other tasks involving swimming, the English discovered that the dog also served as an excellent

retriever

when used in hunting.

For birds in 1870, the name Labrador Retriever appears to have become common in England. The name stuck because these

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had been seen being used in the Labrador Sea across the Atlantic in Canada. The water dog gradually became extinct due to high dog tags to protect sheep. and strict quarantine policies in England preventing further importation, but the court that had been brought to England had originally been allowed to breed and, through further crossbreeding with other

retriever

s, the modern Labrador breed was established in the 1880s Fortunately, this crossbreeding was stopped by law before some of the key characteristics of the original breed could originally be lost, only black Labradors were considered acceptable and yellow or chocolate Labradors were eliminated.

This gradually changed and by the early 1900s non-black varieties had become popular, the American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1917. An adult Labrador Retriever generally measures between 22 and 24 inches the weight of the male is between 65 and 80 pounds and females weigh between 55 and 70 pounds It has a muscular body covered with short, dense fur The colors it appears are generally dark chocolate and various shades of yellow The fur also has a slightly oily texture and is water resistant Another set of characteristics What makes him good for water-related tasks are the webbed toes. His head has a powerful jaw on a medium-length muzzle and slightly pronounced eyebrows, making him a fairly easy-to-groom Labrador: a weekly brush and occasional bath should keep him clean. and orderly.

Molting generally occurs twice a year, but can vary between individuals. Their nails tend to grow quickly, so it's important to trim them regularly with clippers to prevent them from growing or splitting. It needs to be checked regularly for wax deposits and the teeth should be brushed regularly. Environment: The Labrador is a very friendly and outgoing breed, excellent for families, the main reason for its popularity as a pet, it gets along well with other animals, children and even strangers, making it somewhat unsuitable as a guard dog He loves to explore and due to his trusting nature is known to get lost easily if allowed to move alone in an unfenced area.

Training the Labrador is a very intelligent dog widely used in hunting, tracking, therapy, detection and assistance for the disabled. The affinity for water also makes it a very good lifesaver. The dog likes to be active and can easily get bored if he does not receive his daily dose of physical and mental exertion. Daily exercise is also important because Labradors tend to have indiscriminate ears and are prone to early obesity. Leash training is recommended to prevent their active nature from turning into a chain-pulling habit in later years. Health. The life expectancy of the breed is 10 to 12 years.

It is a generally healthy breed with some hereditary disorders that can be avoided by screening before bringing a puppy home. of these are hip and elbow dysplasia knee problems eye problems myopathy autoimmune problems and deafness as mentioned above obesity can be a problem for some Labradors an ideal family dog ​​a Labrador Retriever can easily function as an outdoor companion good natured intelligent confident and active and easy to care for, there is no reason to doubt why the breed is so loved by dog ​​owners around the world. Find out if the Labrador Retriever would be a good addition to your home.

Now you can visit Brooklyn's corner com to take our quiz and find out which dog would be the best choice for you, let's get back to the answer to our ruff trivia question the last president to have a lab in the White House, did you guess it? Bill Clinton Clinton had a chocolate lab like me in the White House, who knows, maybe one of my relatives will make it for the Labrador Retriever. If you enjoyed this Dog Facts 101 video, be sure to subscribe and hit the thumbs up button, then go ahead and check out some of our other videos or fun. activities on our website thanks for watching and see you soon