The Labrador Retriever has a stable temperament, is good-natured and adorable, with relatively high intelligence and easy to train. People usually choose Labradors as guide dogs. Here is a detailed introduction to the Labrador Retriever for those interested in raising one.

The Labrador Retriever is very strong and well-proportioned in body. The neck length is moderate and not too prominent. The ribs extend well, the shoulders are relatively long with some slope. The chest is thick, with good width and depth. The waist is broad, the rear knee joints are slightly bent, and the whole body is well developed.

The Labrador Retriever does not actually come from the Labrador region as its name suggests, but from Newfoundland. The abilities, good temperament, and reliability of the Labrador Retriever have established it as one of the main hunting dogs and it is widely used as a guide dog, search dog, and rescue dog.

● English name: Labrador Retriever

Also known as: Labrador Retriever

● Height: 54cm~62cm

The Labrador Retriever is very intelligent, alert, and understanding. It has a gentle and steady temperament, neither sluggish nor overly active. It is friendly to people, loyal to its owner, and enjoys playing.

Male dogs are 56cm~62cm tall, females 54cm~59cm. It is a medium-sized dog with a solid structure and relatively short joints.

Their heads are clean and well-defined, with a broad skull making the head appear quite large.

Eye size is moderate, colors are mostly brown, yellow, or black, with an expression that appears understanding.

The upper lips hang but do not look heavy.

Teeth are strong and neat, with a scissor bite.

Ears hang moderately on both sides of the head, slightly set back.

The neck has the correct length, allowing it to easily complete retrieving work. Muscular and without excess fat. The neck rises firmly from the shoulders, moderately arched.

The back is solid; when standing or moving, the topline (from withers to croup) remains level.

The Labrador Retriever has relatively short joints; from well-supported ribs to a moderately wide chest it appears delicate.

Viewed from the front, the front legs are straight with strong bones. Viewed from the side, the elbows are just under the withers with the forelimbs vertical to the ground.

The rear drive of the Labrador is broad and muscular, clearly defined from hips to hocks, with good knee joint movement and short, sturdy hocks. Viewed from behind, the hind legs are straight and parallel to each other. Viewed from the side, the angles of the hind drive correspond with the front drive. The bones and muscles of the hind legs are strong, the knee angles moderate, the thighs powerful yet light.

The Labrador Retriever's coat is distinctive. The coat is short, straight, and very dense, giving a fairly hard feel to the touch.

The Labrador Retriever comes in three colors: black, yellow, and chocolate. Any other colors or color combinations are disqualified.

The gait should be light and smooth, with the elbows skillfully integrated into the body line, and the legs not too close together. While running, it moves straight forward without swaying or pacing, with the footprints of the legs forming two straight lines.

The temperament is gentle, intelligent, obedient, easy to train, lively and active, loyal to the owner, and obedient to commands.