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Canadian
Kennel Club SI |
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The
Kennel Club SI |
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Rating Group VIII HISTORY Developed from the dogs of Saint John brought up in Terranova for helping the English and Portuguese fishermen of cod, the Labrador Retriever was taken to England at the beginning of the XXth century. It was developed there by means of cross breeding it with other retrievers. The breed was recognized as such in 1903. CHARACTERISTICS - General appearance It is a dog with a robust body, wide head, hanging ears placed right next to the cheeks, dark eyes, wide nose; powerful jaws and neck to be able to hold the prey during retrieval, a short body with a well developed neck, with a straight upper line, and its characteristics “otter type tail” used as a rudder when it swims. Vivacious, loving and nice. - Tamaño |
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| Weight
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Height |
Weight |
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MAX |
MIN |
MAX |
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Male |
56cm |
57cm |
27.2
kg |
34
kg |
FEMALE |
54cm |
56cm |
24.9
kg |
31.7
kg |
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Character and temperIt is an adaptable animal and a devoted mate.
Intelligent, vivacious and docile, with a strong will to please. Of
a kind character, with no sigh of improper aggressiveness or shyness. |
| Learning
capability |
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| Protection instinct |
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| Guard instinct |
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| Shepherding instinct |
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| Hunting instinct |
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| Aggressiveness level |
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| Tendency to bark |
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| Living together with dogs |
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| Living together with children |
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| Ease to transport |
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| HEALTH AND CARES |
| - Level of activity |
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| Needs of minimum space |
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| Needs of exercise |
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| More than 2 hours per day |
| Average life span |
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| 9 to 15 years of life |
| Average number of puppies per litter |
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| 9 to 14 puppies per litter |
| Prone to diseases |
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NUTRITION |
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| HAIR
CARE AND APPEARANCE Type of hair Double layer. The outer layer has rough texture on touch. The internal one is wooly and water-repellent Length of short hair Color: Black Yellow Chocolate |
| Hair fall out |
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| Hair care requirements |
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| Professional hair care requirement |
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