Labrador Retriever Dog Breed Profile

AKC Group: Sporting
Class: Gundog
Country of Origin: Canada
First Registered: 1917
Height: 21.5 - 24.5 inches
Weight: 55 - 75 lbs.

Colors: Black, yellow, chocolate

Coat Type: Close, short, dense without waves or feathering

Health Concerns: Usually hardy. Potential problems with hip dysplasia, epilepsy, progressive retinal atrophy and skin allergies.

Temperament: Responsive, friendly, non-aggressive, intelligent.