General Labrador Information
Different articles and web links for information on labradors
Labrador Breed Standard
This is the breed standard as set for by the Labrador Retriever Club. AKC does NOT set the standard for Labradors, they are a registry only.
AKC listed labrador standard (set by the LRC) - click here
Difference between "English" & "American" style labradors
English and American Labradors have different body types. An English Lab’s physique tends to be shorter and wider, while an American Lab is usually slimmer and more muscular.
American Labs are usually very energetic and have a high need for play and exercise. English Labs are also energetic but tend to have a calmer demeanor.
An American Lab’s typically independent personality can make them more challenging to train than an English Lab.
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Breed History
Breed history and standard .
A Labrador Retriever was bred to be a gentleman's hunting dog, a family companion and a breed that can adapt to any situation with ease.
Origin and purpose of a labrador - click here for pdf.
Health Clearances for Labradors
These include tests like OFA hips and elbows, exam by ophthalmologist , exercised induced collapse, the dilute gene, CNM, cardiac evaluation , and PRA.
Listed clearances for the labrador listed on the LRC website
Dewclaws on labradors
I DO NOT remove dewclaws of my labradors. Here are links to explains the reasons. Also watch THIS YouTube video that demonstrates the way they use them.
Labradors come in black, chocolate, and yellow
The Labrador Retriever coat colors are black, yellow and chocolate. Any other color or a combination of colors is a disqualification. A small white spot on the chest is permissible, but not desirable. Blacks are all black. A black with brindle markings or a black with tan markings is a disqualification. Yellows may range in color from fox-red to light cream, with variations in shading on the ears, back, and underparts of the dog. Chocolates can vary in shade from light to dark chocolate. Chocolate with brindle or tan markings is a disqualification. the link below shows the different color combinations with labradors from Blue Knight Labradors.