Labrador Retriever

 

The Labrador Retriever, often abbreviated to Labrador, is a breed of retriever-gun dog from the United Kingdom that was developed from imported Canadian fishing dogs. The Labrador is one of the most popular dog breeds in a number of countries in the world, particularly in the western world.

Labrador Retriever
Other names	Labrador
Common nicknames	Lab
Origin	United Kingdom
Foundation stock	St. John's water dog
Traits Height Male 56–57 cm (22–22.5 in) Female 54–56 cm (21.5–22 in) Weight Male 29–36 kg (65–80 lb) Female 25–32 kg (55–70 lb) Coat Short, dense, weather-resistant double coat Colour Black, chocolate, or yellow (ranges from pale yellow to fox red)