Dog Breed Profile: Labrador Retriever
Country of origin: Canada
Bred for: Fisherman's companion and hunter in Newfoundland
Group: Sporting
Color: Black, yellow and chocolate
Life span: 10 to 12 years
Grooming Needs: Brush once or twice weekly
Coat: Short, dense, weather resistant
Size: Males 22 to 24 inches tall, 65 to 80 pounds; females 21 to 23 inches tall, 55 to 70 pounds
Temperment: Outgoing, eager to please, and friendly
Training: Highly trainable
Energy: High
Children: Excellent with children
Compatibility with other dogs: Good with other large dogs
Health Concerns: Hip dysplasia; luxating patellas, eye disorders such as retinal dyplasia and progressive retinal atrophy
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