Labrador RetiVier is the most famous and beloved breed of dog. The authentic origin of this breed has not yet been established, but there are reports that the historical ancestors of Labradors were dogs belonging to Indians from North America. They remarkably dive and swim, as their main destination was pulling out nets with a catch to help the fishermen.
The first time an unknown breed of animals was discovered by Europeans on the island of Newfoundland, after which they decided to call this breed Newfoundland Jones. Dogs were good helpers: they helped with catching fish, transported loaded carts, rescued sinking people, and during the hunt they took game out of the water. In 1830 the breed of Labradors was brought to England, where they were used as game importers. In 1903, the Kennel Club recognized the Labrador Retriever breed as official.
Characteristics and description of breed Labrador Retriever
This dog is muscular, knocked down and fairly compact. The cable at the withers reaches 56-59 cm, the bitch is 52-56. The head in the cranial part expands. The ears are located slightly behind, small, hanging. The neck is strong and powerful. The chest is wide, deep, the body is strong and short. The paws are small, between the fingers there are neat leathery membranes. An important distinctive feature of the breed is the tail remotely resembling the tail of nutria. The tail is covered with a short straight hair , which has water-repellent qualities. The color of the Labrador can range from pale (light cream or dark red), to black and brown. On the chest can be a small bright spot.
The Labrador Retriever standard for each dog is individual, for this breed there are no clear signs. The main thing is that the dog corresponds to the general description and has a pedigree.
Labrador Retriever - Upbringing and Maintenance
Labradors are known as rather not vindictive dogs - in the best sense of the word. The owner needs to try hard to spoil the mood of the Labrador! Dogs are ready to put up with the surroundings of strangers, bustle, squealing children and other domestic inconveniences. Even those Labrador retrievers, with which past owners have been heartlessly treated, very quickly adapt and begin to show a complaisant character as soon as they get to loving owners.
However, Labradors do not tolerate loneliness. Remember: this breed is bred for daily work in contact with the owner. When they are bored or do not pay attention to them, then the dogs begin to behave uneasily, they may have a bad habit - like a monotonous barking. This behavior is a sincere plea for help from this intelligent and extremely sociable creation. But when the Labrador is given the necessary attention, they behave exceptionally quietly quietly, but only after the irrepressible puppy age grow out!
Labrador retriever perfectly well coexists with other dogs and pets. This is a fairly peaceful animal, enjoying communication with your own kind. Perfectly get on with cats and other pets.
In food, labradors are not fastidious. They can even steal food, so their owners need to be careful and hide the remains of food in a place inaccessible to the dog. Labradors retrievers quickly gain weight. This breed is very voracious and dogs need to be constantly monitored, especially at an early age.
All labradors need regular intensive physical exercises. If they do not get the right dose of exercise, then their energy can go to the destructive channel.