THE LABRADOR

RETRIEVER

Farah Pia
Popescu Elena-Giorgiana
Group 3110, I-st year
 The Labrador
Retriever,
also Labrador, is a
type of retriever-gun
dog. The Labrador is
one of the most
popular breeds of dog
in the United
Kingdom  and the
United States.
 Description

 Appearance

Labradors are medium-large, with males typically weighting 29 to

36 kg and females 25 to 32 kg. Labradors weighting close to or over
45 kg are considered obese  or having a major fault under  American
Kennel Club standards, although some Labradors weight significantly
more. The majority of the characteristics of this breed, with the
exception of color, are the result of breeding to produce a working
retriever.
 Oigirn of Name

The Labrador Retriever gets its name from the Labrador sea in
Canada, this was where they were used retrieve the fisherman
nets from the icy water. Their retriever trait of gave them the
name of Labrador Retriever.
Colour

Labrador Retrievers are registered in three colours: black (a solid

black colour), yellow (considered from cream to fox-red), and
chocolate (medium to dark brown).
 HEALTH  FEEDING
THEY'RE PRONE TO CERTAIN HEALTH CONDITIONS. NOT ALL LABS WILL GET
ANY OR ALL OF THESE DISEASES, BUT IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE AWARE OF THEM
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING THIS BREED.

 Labrador Retrievers are  Recommended daily

generally healthy, but like all amount: 2.5 to 3 cups of
breeds, they're prone to high-quality dry food a day,
certain health conditions. Not divided into two meals.
all Labs will get any or all of
these diseases, but it's  These dogs grow very
important to be aware of them rapidly between the age of
if you're considering this breed. four and seven months,
making them susceptible to
bone disorders. Feed your
puppy a high-quality, low-
calorie diet that keeps
them from growing too fast

The Lab has the reputation
of being one of the most
sweet-natured breeds, and
it's well deserved. He's
outgoing, eager to please,
and friendly with both people
and other animals.
Personality
  Labradors instinctively enjoy
holding objects and even
hands or arms in their mouths,
which they can do with great
gentleness 
 Use as working dogs
Labradors are an intelligent breed with a good work ethic and generally
good temperaments. Common working roles for Labradors include:
hunting, tracking and detection  disabled-assistance,carting and therapy
  work.

 Labrador Retrievers have proven to

have a high success rate at becoming guide
dogs. A study was recently done on how
well four different breeds (Labrador
Retriever, Golden Retriever) trained to
become guide dogs.
Thank you for your attention
Bibliography
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrador_Retriever#E
arly_descriptions

http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/labrador-retriever#/
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 Table of Contents
 Description…………………………………………………………………………………………………3

 Origin of name…....………………………………………………………………………………………..4

 Colour……………………………………………………………………………………………………....5

 Health………………………………………………………………………………………………………6

 Feeding……………………………………………………………………………………………………..6

 Personality………………………………………………………………………………………………….7

 Use as working dodgs………………………………………………………………………………………8

 Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………………….10