Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever
Standards
History
Health and Care

Labrador Retriever

Lesser Newfoundland, Lesser St. John's Water Dog, St. John's Water Dog

Before developing as a gundog the Labrador Retriever was kept by fisherman. They were used to bring fish-laden nets back to the shore by either swimming out to the net or by jumping off boats. As a retriever it brings back shot birds from both land and water when hunting. Although many gundogs can retrieve, the category of retrievers are more specialized at the task of finding drowned waterfowl. Today the Labrador is an extremely popular companion and holds the highest registrations in both the United States and United Kingdom.

Labrador Retriever Standards

Recognition
Height/Weight
Appearance
Color

22-24"
55-80 lbs

large retriever
hanging ears are in proportion with head
medium length tail
short, straight, dense coat

black
chocolate
yellow

History of the Labrador Retriever

Origin
History
Related Breeds

Canada
1800s

Although the Labrador Retriever is often listed as a English breed it actually began life on the Newfoundland shore where they were known as the Lesser St. John’s Dog (the Greater being today’s Newfoundland). When English ships would come to port they would occasionally obtain one of these dogs and take them back to England where they were slowly developed into a gundog. The first kennels in Europe were kept by the Earl of Malmesbury and it was he that gave them their modern name. These exchanges continued throughout the 19th century and as the demand for them grew so did the price the fisherman were able to receive, making them far easier to purchase. Soon there were more dogs abroad then in Canada, but eventually a British quarantine put a stop to all imports. Simultaneously new dog taxes in Canada caused the numbers there to decline past a point that the old-style fishing dogs were lost. Meanwhile, in England new blood was still needed to strengthen the line and other retrievers were added, which included the Curly and Flat Coated Retrievers and the now extinct Tweed Spaniel.

Is the Labrador Retriever Right for You?

Temperament
Care Requirements
Health

gets along well with children and other dogs
fairly easy to train

can adapt to apartment life
adjusts well to hot and cold climates
short coat requires little care
has a moderate activity level

lives 12-13 years
prone to hip and elbow dysplasia
may develop eye issues

Labrador Retriever Personalized Decals

$4.00 - $9.00

You love your breed *almost* as much as you love your dog. Our personalized breed decals let you celebrate the love of both. The size of our decals fluctuate slightly due to the shape and any text that is added. If you want an image larger than 9" please contact us directly.

We use high-quality Oracle vinyl for our decals. Our vinyl is considered permanent and is intended to remain on the item you adhere it to. If for any reason you want removable vinyl (such as for wall art) please send us an email.

The default for these items is no personalization. I you want to your item personalizedplease make sure that you provided detailed information in the "Special Instructions" section of your order. In the case of adding a breed name please make sure the request is exactly as you want it i.e., "Lab" VS "Labrador Retriever".

We do our best to cut your order and have it shipped within 24-48 business hours. Always feel free to contact us with any questions you have. Do you have a specific idea in mind? We can do custom images, just send us a message.

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Labrador Retriever Decals

$4.00 - $9.00

You love your breed *almost* as much as you love your dog. These decals were designed specifically to honor the Labrador Retriever as a unique breed.

Please make sure to indicate what color you would like for your decal. We currently have silver, gold, black, white, red, blue, purple, green, and mint in stock (last photo). If you choose a secondary color please make sure to let us know in the special instructions which part of your decal you want for each color.

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Personalized Labrador Retriever Tote Bags

$6.00 - $20.00

You love your breed *almost* as much as you love your dog. These totes were designed specifically to honor the Labrador Retriever as a unique breed. These bags are great for groceries, books, or carrying your dogs supplies to a show or training.

The default for these items is no personalization. I you want to your item personalized please make sure that you provided detailed information in the "Special Instructions" section of your order. In the case of adding a breed name please make sure the request is exactly as you want it i.e., "Lab" VS "Labrador Retriever".

We have two sizes of bags available, small (first photo) and large (fourth photo). The small bag measures 15"W x 16"H and 21" at the handles, while the large is 22"W x 16"H x 6"D and 24" at the handles. The small comes in red, teal, blue, hunter green, and canvas while the large is canvas with either red, blue, or black

trim.

Please make sure if you select multiple colors for your image that you let us know in the special instructions where you want the colors. Up to two colors are included with each bag, additional colors are $1 per color.

*New! We now offer sparkle colors as an option for our fabric products. Sparkle colors are an additional $1 each.

We do our best to finish your order and have it shipped within 24-48 business hours. Always feel free to contact us with any questions you have. Do you have a specific idea in mind? We can do custom images, just send us a message.

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Labrador Retriever Tote Bags

$6.00 - $20.00

We have two sizes of bags available, small (second photo) and large (fifthphoto). The small bag measures 15"W x 16"H and 21" at the handles, while the large is 22"W x 16"H x 6"D and 24" at the handles. The small comes in red, teal, blue, hunter green, and canvas while the large is canvas with either red, blue, or black

trim.

*New! We now offer sparkle colors as an option for our fabric products. Sparkle colors are an additional $1 each.

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Labrador Retriever Note Cards

$3.00 - $20.00

These note cards allow you to celebrate your breed with friends and family members. They can be used as thank you cards, for gifts, or greetings. These cards are sold in a variety of colors and are based on the supplies we have on hand at the time of order. Due to one of a time availability from our supplier they may or may not match the color scheme in the sample photo.

If you would prefer a specific type of colors (ie blues/purples) please leave that information in the special instructions section of your order and we will try to accommodate your request.

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