Large Sporting Group

Labrador Retriever

Also called Lab and Labrador

Great with kids
Easy to train
Loves other dogs
Needs space
Sheds a lot

The Labrador Retriever is a large and muscular breed of dog that was originally bred in Canada for retrieving game. They are intelligent, friendly, and eager to please, and make excellent family pets.

Weight: 55–79 lb (25–36 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 22–24 in (55–62 cm)
Life span: 12–14 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Double
Origin: United Kingdom (early-to-mid 19th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Great with children
Other dogs: Great with other dogs
Strangers: Loves everyone

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks a little
Training: Very easy to train

Care

Grooming: Little grooming
Shedding: Sheds heavily
Drooling: Drools a little

Temperament

Active Eager to please Friendly Gentle Intelligent Outgoing

Coat colours

Black, chocolate and yellow

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	64–79 lb (29–36 kg)	55–71 lb (25–32 kg)
Height	22–24 in (57–62 cm)	22–24 in (55–60 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)