History of labrador retriever

The Labrador Retriever  descends from the Newfoundland Dog and the St. John’s Water Dog in Newfoundland, Canada. It was bred to hunt in water and pull boats, which is evident to this day in its natural love for water. Contrary to popular opinion, the Labrador Retriever’s name likely derives from  Spanish labradores, both of which mean ‘farm worker’, rather than the ‘Labrador’ region of Canada. The Labrador Retriever was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917 and thereafter rose slowly but
steadily in popularity due to its incredible versatility, obedience, and rugged good looks. It is now considered the world’s most popular breed.

 Size and weight:
Male Labs should stand, at the withers, from 22 - 24 inches (56 - 61cm) and females should stand 21 - 23 inches (53 - 58 cm). Size is important in the show ring and dogs who deviate from these heights more than half an inch are disqualified. Males should weigh between 60 - 75 pounds (27 - 34 kg) and females should weigh 55 - 70 pounds (25 - 32 kg). No size variation, however, disqualifies a Lab from being a companion dog.

Life span:
 Their life expectancy is generally 10 to 13 years, and it is a healthy breed with relatively few major problems.

Color:
 Labs sport a double coat that protects from cold and wet conditions that retrievers encounter while hunting. The undercoat is soft and weather-resistant while the top coat is short, straight, and thick. Labs come in three colors: black, chocolate or yellow. Red and polar white are variations of a yellow lab.

Temperature:
  Labradors do not make great watchdogs because they are friendly with strangers and are not territorial.The Labrador Retriever has a mellow personality and gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. Some Labrador Retrievers may chew, but they can be trained not to.