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Care profile

Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever

Good-tempered, agile and adaptable; enthusiasm benefits from structured training.

Origin
GREAT BRITAIN
Breed group
Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs
Size
Large
Coat
Short dense coat in black, yellow or chocolate, with weather-resistant undercoat.

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WOOFMAP · CANINE ARCHIVENO. 122
Labrador Retriever · AI-generated realistic breed image, for visual reference.

Retrievers, flushing dogs and water dogs

Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever

✳ woofmap.comGREAT BRITAIN

01Origin and history

Historically linked to Newfoundland water dogs and developed in Britain as a gundog retriever.

02Appearance and identification

Short dense coat in black, yellow or chocolate, with weather-resistant undercoat.

03Temperament and companionship

Good-tempered, agile and adaptable; enthusiasm benefits from structured training.

04Everyday care

Manage weight, provide daily exercise, check ears after swimming and teach loose-lead walking.

Common questions

What physical features distinguish this breed?

A broad head, sturdy body and thick-based otter tail are characteristic.

What should daily care prioritise?

Manage weight, provide daily exercise, check ears after swimming and teach loose-lead walking.

SOURCE NOTES

Sources

FCI · Read the official standard ↗Definitively recognizedSource checked
FCI · Read the official standard ↗Definitively recognizedSource checked
AKC · Read the official standard ↗Definitively recognizedSource checked

Coat and size varieties can share a standard. The number is an archive reference, not a rarity score. An independent educational atlas, not a registry publication. Temperament varies; consult a veterinarian about health concerns.

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