Thinking about getting a dog? Labrador is a smart, intelligent and caring animal.
Features of the breed
The breed was removed in the XIX century. In practice, they crossed a curly-haired retriever , setter and English foxhound. Labradors are excellent swimmers, they helped fishermen pull out nets with catch, game from water during hunting, transported loads. There have been cases when they saved human lives during a storm.
The height of a typical representative is 54-57 cm, weight 25-36 kg. On average, they live about 13 years. Such a person lives well in an apartment, but she needs a flexible way of life and at least minimal physical activity. The nature of the Labrador dog is quite suitable for inexperienced owners.
Labrador: character description
Such a pet is characterized by friendliness, sociability, cheerfulness. Children will be safe with such a nanny. They will have to try to get the Labrador out of themselves. Vanity, unfamiliar people in the house, other cohabiting animals, cries do not irritate such dogs too much. It's hard to say, "softer" is the nature of a Labrador Girl or Boy, you can not guess here.
Special care for this animal is not required: brushing the hair with a brush is enough. Walk for at least an hour, let the labrador run a lot. The peculiarity of the breed is its orientation to close contact with the person, so try to pay enough attention to the pet. Do not interfere with training. Otherwise, it will bark monotonously. If we talk about Labrador puppies, the nature of the kids is more restless, but it will pass with time.
Watch the food of the animal. Labradors are not whimsical in eating. The fact that they do not eat, they chew. Especially fast grows young. This is another reason why it is necessary to physically burden the dog. If she does not "run out" excess energy, it is quite possible that it will spoil some thing at home.
These dogs have many talents: indispensable during hunting, in rescue services, at customs, as guides for the blind. It is a faithful companion that will very quickly become a member of your family.