29/09/2021
HOW TO IDENTIFY LABREDOR RETRIEVER
by Noticing the Body Structure
1. Check the size of the dog:- Labrador Retrievers, on average, are medium-sized dogs. Male Labrador Retrievers are generally anywhere from 22.5–24.5 inches (57–62 cm) tall, and they usually weigh anywhere from 65–80 pounds (29–36 kg), whereas female Labrador Retrievers generally are a little smaller, and generally anywhere from 21.5–23.5 inches (55–60 cm) tall, and they usually weigh anywhere from 55–70 pounds (25–32 kg).
It will generally reach this height between the ages of 6 and 12 months, but it may continue growing until it reaches the age of 2.
American Labrador Retrievers are usually slightly shorter, but slimmer than English Labrador Retrievers.
2. Notice the dog’s ears:- A Labrador Retriever’s ears are far back, and hang relatively close to their head.
3. Check the eyes of the dog:- The eyes are medium-sized, relatively far apart, and their color varies, depending on the type of Labrador Retriever. Black and Yellow Labrador Retrievers usually have brown eyes with a black eye rim, where as Chocolate Labrador Retrievers will usually have either brown or hazel eyes, with a brown eye rim.
The eyes also give off the appearance of the dog being friendly, and this is one of the dog’s distinguishing features.
4. Notice if the dog has a black or brown nose:- Black or Yellow Labrador Retrievers will generally have black noses, whereas Chocolate Labrador Retrievers will usually have a brown nose. Labrador Retrievers won’t typically have a pink or uncolored nose.
5. Look at the dog’s tail:- This is regarded as one of the identifying characteristics of the dog, due to its structure. The tail is thick at the bottom, and gradually gets thinner towards its tip. Because of this unique structure, the tail is often referred to as an “otter” tail.
Tails of Labrador Retrievers are not docked.
This “otter” tail is usually more noticeable in English Labrador Retrievers.
6. Check the overall body structure of the dog:- Labrador Retrievers have a strong build, and a relatively normal gait, with their legs appearing to be in a parallel line as they’re walking.
The American Labrador Retriever will generally have a longer, thinner neck, as well as a more narrow head.
7. Look for one of 3 colors:- As stated earlier on, Labrador Retrievers will generally either have a black, brown (“chocolate”), or yellow coat.
While these coats may occasionally vary in shade, the Labrador Retriever’s coat is generally a solid color rather than a combination of different colors.
