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Labrador Retriever

Daddy (Ken Trenholm)

Oct 25 |21:34
Last Updated on Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:12
L A B R A D O R  R E T R I E V E R ~ H I G H L I G H T S

Breed Name
Labrador Retriever
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
021
Personality Snapshot
Loving, lovable and very patient. Highly intelligent, eager to please, and high spirited. Lively and good-natured.
Breed NameLabrador Retriever
Rank (out of 136 breeds)021
Points (out of 100)76
Dog Group TypeShotgun
DominanceModerate High
Obedience (Ease of Training)Awesome
AffectionVery High
Good with Kids (Source 1)Excellent
Good With Kids (Source 2)Excellent
Friendly with Other DogsGreat
Friendly with Family PetsAwesome
Friendly with StrangersAwesome
Dog Bite Free RatingTerrible
Bark Over Bite RatingFair
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)2 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGreat
Guard Dog AbilityNot Good
SizeLarge
Exercise RequirementsModerate
Jog Companion AbilityExcellent
Level of SheddingAverage
Level of TrimmingNone
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredLow
Life Span10 to 12 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Labrador Retriever into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for 10 to 12 years of age as Labrador Retriever pups can live between 10 to 12 years of age.

My Life as a Labrador Retriever
Loving, lovable and very patient. Highly intelligent, eager to please, and high spirited. Lively and good-natured.

Home Environment
Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Best with at least an average-size yard.

Labrador Retriever Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever Wiki

Where to buy a Labrador Retriever : A Directory and Review
We are happy to provide a Breeder Directory and Pet Store Directory that offers breeders and pet stores an opportunity to promote their care and available dogs. We are equally pleased that we offer customers of these breeders / pet stores a way to vote, recommend, and rank each listing. To our knowledge, this is the first site to offer do this. So, begin your search for a Labrador Retriever as a new member to your family the smart way.

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