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Labrador Retriever

Introduction/History

• Labrador Retrievers were originally

bred for water work. This includes fetching fishing nets and pulling boats.

• Labradors originated in

Newfoundland, Canada. They were not originally known as Labradors.

• Labradors were originally known as
• St. John's Newfoundland.
• The first yellow lab, Ben Hyde, was

born in 1899 from two black

• parents. Every yellow lab today

was descended from him.

• An English Earl saw these dogs

while on vacation and imported some.

Types/Breeds

• Labrador Retrievers can be

found in yellow, brown, or black.

• There are two types of

Labradors: the English Labrador and the American Labrador.

• Some Labradors have some

markings such as site patches

• n their body, but most are a

solid color.

Health

• Labrador Retrievers typically

live for up to 10-12 years.

• Some health conditions that

afflict Labradors include patellar luxation, canine hip dysplasia (CHD), and

• steochondritis dissecans

(OCD), which is canine elbow and shoulder dysplasia.

Nutrition

• Labrador Retrievers should have a

balanced diet consisting of the 6 essential nutrients: water, protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

• When feeding young Labrador

Retrievers, make sure to give it food consisting of 25-30% protein.

• When feeding adults, give them

varied amounts of food depending

• n how active the dog is.

Costs

• On average, Labrador Retrievers

cost anywhere from $700-$1200.

• For unregistered dogs, you must

register them and get a license for

• them. Prices vary by location.
• Taking your dog to veterinarian

regularly will result in a fee starting at $45.

• Toys and other equipment will also

add to the cost.

• You can look for breeders near you to

find a suitable dog.

Care and Training

• Labrador Retrievers require a lot of
• utdoor exercises, as they are

extremely active dogs.

• Labrador Retrievers are known for

their low maintenance, waterproof coat, but it still requires regular grooming.

Bibliography

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