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    Labrador Retriever

    Labrador Retrievers are one of our most popular breeds. Also known as Labs, Labrador Retrievers are a large dog and a pedigree breed.
    Lifespan
    10-12 years
    Breed group
    Gun dog
    Weight
    Male: 29-36kg
    Female: 29-36kg
    Height
    Male: 56-61cm
    Female: 56-61cm
    Pedigree
    Yes
    Other names
    Lab, Labrador
    Breed Size
    Large
    Breed Type
    Gundog
    Health tests available
    The BVA/KC Hip Dysplasia (HD) scoring scheme, the Elbow Dysplasia (ED) grading scheme, The BVA/KC/ISDA Inherited Eye Disease scheme, the EVCO & the AHT Eye Disease scheme
    Characteristics
    Exercise needs
    Very high
    Easy to train
    Very easy
    Shedding
    Heavy
    Grooming
    needs
    High
    Good with
    Children
    Suited to all ages of children
    Health of breed
    Medium
    Cost to keep
    High
    Intelligence
    Very high
    Tolerates being alone
    Low anxiety

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