The Labrador Breed
The
Labrador
Retriever
is
gentle
with
children
and
the
elderly.
If
it
is
intended
as
a
pet,
keep
in
mind
that
Labrador
puppies
are
full
of
energy.
The
Labrador
Retriever
has
a
stable
temperament
and
adapts
to
new
surroundings
easily.
It
is
not
an
aggressive
dog,
but
will
bark
to
ward
off
strangers.
The
official
description
of
a
Labrador
Retriever
is
of
a
strongly
built,
medium-sized,
short-coupled,
dog
possessing
a
sound,
athletic,
well-balanced
conformation
that
enables
it
to
function
as
a
retrieving
gun
dog;
the
substance
and
soundness
to
hunt
waterfowl
or
upland
game
for
long
hours
under
difficult
conditions;
the
character
and
quality
to
win
in
the
show
ring;
and
the
temperament
to
be
a
family
companion. |
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Physical
features
and
mental
characteristics
should
denote
a
dog
bred
to
perform
as
an
efficient
retriever
of
game
with
a
stable
temperament
suitable
for
a
variety
of
pursuits
beyond
the
hunting
environment.
The
most
distinguishing
characteristics
of
the
Labrador
Retriever
are
its
short,
dense,
weather-resistant
coat;
an
"otter"
tail;
a
clean-cut
head
with
broad
back
skull
and
moderate
stop;
powerful
jaws;
and
its
kind,
friendly
eyes,
expressing
character,
intelligence
and
good
temperament.
Above
all,
a
Labrador
Retriever
must
be
well
balanced,
enabling
it
to
move
in
the
show
ring
or
work
in
the
field
with
little
or
no
effort.
The
typical
Labrador
possesses
style
and
quality
without
over-refinement,
and
substance
without
lumber
or
cloddiness.
Because
the
Labrador
is
bred
primarily
as
a
working
gun
dog,
structure
and
soundness
are
considered
of
great
importance.
Colours
The
Labrador
Retriever
coat
colours
are
black,
yellow
and
chocolate.
Any
other
colour
or
a
combination
of
colours
is
a
disqualification
for
the
pedigree
breed.
A
small
white
spot
on
the
chest
is
permissible,
but
not
desirable.
Black
Blacks
are
all
black.
A
black
with
brindle
markings
or
a
black
with
tan
markings
is
a
disqualification.
Yellow
Yellows
may
range
in
color
from
fox-red
to
light
cream,
with
variations
in
shading
on
the
ears,
back,
and
underparts
of
the
dog.
Chocolate
Chocolates
can
vary
in
shade
from
light
to
dark
chocolate.
Chocolate
with
brindle
or
tan
markings
is
a
disqualification.
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