Dogs 101 – LABRADOR RETRIEVER – Top Dog Facts About LAB Breeds
[Music] Labrador Retriever welcome to Brooklyn’s corner today we’re going to give you some awesome facts about a breed that’s near and dear to my heart because well if you can’t tell by my profile pic I’m a chocolate lab Labrador Retriever or just Labrador is the most popular breed in the US and many other countries you would be interested to know though that the breed is not originally from Labrador the province in Canada nor did it develop there the earliest description of a variety of dogs that resembled the modern Labrador is from Newfoundland Canada time for some rough trivia who was the last president to have a Labrador Retriever in the White House a Bill Clinton beef Ronald Reagan or C Jimmy Carter what do you think give it your best guess in the comments below before we get to the answer hang on tight and we’ll get back to this ruff trivia question toward the end of the video this was a variety of working dog called the st. Johns water dog very common in the early 1800s when some specimens were imported into England by dog breeding buffs there the st. Johns water dog was a medium-sized black dog with close hair he was mainly by the fisherman to retrieve fish pulled boats through icy water and for other tasks that involved swimming the English found that the dog also served as an excellent retriever when used in hunting for birds by 1870 the name Labrador Retriever seems to have become common in England the name stuck because these dogs had been seen being used in the Labrador sea across the Atlantic in Canada the water dog gradually became extinct because of a high dog tags to protect sheep and strict quarantine policies in England which prevented further import but the Corps that had been brought to England originally had been allowed to breed and through further crossbreeding with other retrievers the modern Labrador breed was established by the 1880s thankfully this interbreeding was stopped by law before some of the key features of the original breed could be lost originally only black Labradors were considered acceptable and yellow or chocolate ones were culled this changed gradually and by the early 1900’s non black varieties had become popular the American Kennel Club recognized the breed in 1917 the height of an adult labrador retriever is generally between 22 and 24 inches the male’s weight is between 65 and 80 pounds and the females weigh between 55 and 70 pounds it has a muscular body covered with a short dense coat the colors seem generally are black chocolate and various shades of yellow the coat also has a slightly oily texture and is water-resistant another set of features that make it good for water related tasks are the webbed toes its head has a powerful jaw on medium length muzzle and slightly pronounced eyebrows grooming a Labrador is fairly easy to care for a weekly brush and an occasional bath should keep it clean and tidy shedding is generally twice a year but it can vary across individuals its nails tend to grow fast so regular trimming using clippers to prevent outgrowth or splitting is important the ears need to be checked regularly for wax deposit and teeth should be brushed regularly environment the Labrador is a very friendly and outgoing breed excellent for families the main reason for its popularity as a pet it gets along well with other animals children and even strangers making it a little unsuitable as a guard dog it loves to explore and because of its trusting nature is known to get lost easily if allowed to move alone in an unfenced area training the Labrador is a very intelligent dog widely used in hunting tracking therapy detection and disabled assistance its affinity for water also makes it a very good lifeguard the dog likes to be active and can get bored easily if not getting its daily dose of physical and mental exertion daily exercise is also important because Labradors tend to be indiscriminate ears and are prone to obesity early leash training is advised to prevent its active nature turning into a chain pulling habit in later years health the breeds life expectancy is 10 to 12 years it is a generally healthy breed with some inherited disorders that can be avoided through checks before bringing a pup home some of these are and elbow dysplasia knee problems eye problems myopathy autoimmune problems and deafness as mentioned earlier obesity can be an issue with some Labradors an ideal family dog a Labrador Retriever can easily double up as a companion for the outdoors good natured intelligent trusting and active and easy to care for there is no reason to doubt why the breed is so widely loved by dog owners across the world find out if the Labrador Retriever would be a good addition to your home now you can visit Brooklyn’s corner com to take our quiz and find out which dog would be the best match for you let’s get back to the answer to our ruff trivia question the last president to have a lab in the White House was you guessed it a Bill Clinton Clinton had a chocolate lab just like me in the White House who knows that maybe one of my relatives that does it for the Labrador Retriever if you’ve enjoyed this dog facts 101 video be sure to subscribe and paw that thumbs up button then go ahead and check out some of our other videos or fun activities on our website thanks for watching and we’ll see you soon
