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English name: labrador retriever

Body type: medium

Dog breed classification: single hound

Country of origin: Canada

Main uses: helping fishermen.

Origin:19th century. From Newfoundland, he is a good helper for local fishermen to pull nets ashore. Nowadays, besides being a hunting dog, it can also be trained as a guide dog to detect drugs and explosives. In addition, it is a common companion dog.

[Introduction]

Labrador is a kind of dog with strong structure, medium size and short joints. His healthy and stable body structure enables him to be a gunman. His physique and solid structure enable him to hunt waterfowl or hunt in hilly areas for a long time under difficult conditions; Characteristics and quality are the key to his success in the competition; His temperament is also suitable for being a domestic partner. His appearance and intellectual characteristics show that he was trained for different environments, from hunting to searching.

Labrador dogs are unique in their short and thick fur, which can resist bad weather conditions; An "otter" tail; The head line is clear, the back is wide, and the stop is moderate; A strong chin; And "sharp" friendly eyes, with obvious characteristics, intelligence and good temperament.

First of all, the overall conditions, a Labrador should be very harmonious, without effort or only a little effort, can work well around the field or in the wild. But also has the function of guiding the blind. A typical Labrador has elegant qualities, but it is not too delicate and has a good constitution, but it is not clumsy or rustic. Labrador retriever was originally bred as a gun hound for work, so its structure and stability are very important.

[body type]

Size: male shoulder height is about 22.5~24.5 inches; Female shoulder height is about 2 1.5~23.5 inches. Errors exceeding 0.5 inch are not acceptable. Weight at work: male, about 65-80 kg; The female is about 55~70 kg.

The minimum shoulder height mentioned in the above paragraph is not applicable to puppies under 12 months of age, regardless of sex.

Proportion: the joints are slightly shorter; The body length (the distance from the shoulder joint to the hip end) is equal to or slightly greater than the shoulder height (the vertical distance from the withers to the ground). The distance from the elbow to the ground is equal to half the height of the shoulder. The chest extends to the elbow, but it is not very impressive. The body must be long enough to allow straight, free and effective steps; But he can't appear too short in outline, too long or too high in body and too thin in legs. Constitution: Constitution and bone mass account for the whole proportion. Weak and "useless" individuals must be simply eliminated. Similarly, rustic and clumsy individuals are not desirable. Labrador dogs must show muscles (developed) under working conditions, and cannot be obese.

[head]

Head: wide head; It's clear but not exaggerated. The head and front face are in parallel planes, and the length is roughly equal. The stop is moderate and the eyebrows are slightly prominent, so the head is not a complete straight line to the tip of the nose. The brow bone emphasizes the stop. The head line is clear, the cheeks are not fleshy, the head bone line is clear, and the outline below the eyes is clear, but the cheeks are not prominent. The head is slightly exposed from the center line; The occipital bone of mature dogs is not significant. Lips should not be square or drooping. But it forms a curve towards the throat. A wedge-shaped head, or a head with a long back and a narrow mouth, is as wrong as a thick head and thick skin. The jaw is strong but not slender, and the muzzle is neither long nor narrow, nor short and thick.

Nose mirror: the nose mirror is wide and the nostrils are very developed. The nose mirror of a yellow or black dog is black, and the nose mirror of a chocolate dog is brown. It is not a defect that the nose mirror fades into a faint shadow. A completely pink nose mirror or a nose mirror lacking any pigment is disqualified.

Teeth: teeth are firm and tidy, and bite like scissors. Clamp bite is acceptable, but not ideal. Teeth with maxillary occlusion protrusion, mandibular occlusion protrusion or tooth dislocation are serious defects. A complete dentition is ideal, and the lack of molars or premolars is a serious defect.

Ears: drooping, moderately close to the head, better and more reliable, slightly lower than the head; Slightly above eye level. Ears should not be too big or too heavy, but they should be in harmony with the proportion of the head. When they are pulled forward, they can extend into the eyes.

Eyes: Sharp and friendly eyes show good temperament, and intelligence and alertness are the characteristics of this breed. The eyes are of medium size, relatively open, not prominent or deep. Black or yellow dogs have brown eyes, and chocolate dogs have brown or hazel eyes. Black or yellow eyes make the expression dazzling and unwelcome. Small eyes, eyes that are too close, and round and prominent eyes are not typical eyes of this breed. Black or yellow Labradors have black eyes, and chocolate Labradors have brown eyes. Lack of pigment around the eyes is disqualification.

[neck, topline, body]

Neck: The neck has the correct length, so that he can easily complete the retrieval work. Muscular, no fat. The neck is firmly raised from the scapula and moderately arched. A short and thick neck or "sheep neck" is wrong.

Topline: The back is strong. When standing or exercising, the topline (from withers to hips) remains horizontal. In any case, as a sports dog, the waist obviously shows elasticity.

Body: Labrador retrievers have short joints, ranging from well-supported ribs to moderately wide breasts. Labrador's chest should not be too narrow, so that the forelimbs appear empty; The chest should not be too wide, it looks like the front of a bulldog. The correct chest structure is that the front legs are slightly tapered, allowing the front legs to move freely. Too wide or too narrow a chest is wrong, which hinders effective movements and lasting endurance. Flat chest is not a typical feature of this breed. Also inappropriate are round ribs or barrel chests. The curve of the lower abdomen of adult dogs is almost straight or slightly raised. The waist is short, wide and strong, extending to a very developed and powerful hindquarters. From the side, the Labrador's chest is very developed, but it is not an exaggeration.

Tail: Tail is a unique feature of this breed. It is very thick at the root and gradually tapers to the top. Medium length, the length can not exceed the hock joint. There is no feather on the tail, and it is surrounded by the thick short hair of Labrador, thus forming a strange round appearance, which is described as the "otter" tail. When resting or exercising, the tail is an extension of the topline. You can hold it happily, but you can't roll it behind your back. Tails that are too short or too long and thin are serious defects. The tail is in harmony with the whole Labrador, forming a flowing curve from the top of the head to the tip of the tail. Breaking the tail or otherwise changing the natural length or posture of the tail is disqualification.

[precursor]

The forequarters are muscular and very neat, in harmony with the hindquarters.

Scapula: The scapula is backward and long, and inclines at an angle of about 90 degrees with the upper arm, so that he can easily move his forelimbs and reach the maximum extension. Ideally, the length of the scapula is approximately equal to the length of the upper arm bone. The shoulder blades are too straight, the upper arm bones are too short, the muscles are too heavy or the shoulders are reversed, and all the places that hinder the stretching of the action are incorrect.

Front legs: From the front, the front legs are straight and the bones are strong. Too large or too small bone mass is not desirable. Short legs or heavy bones are not typical features of this breed. Viewed from the side, the elbow is just below the withers, and the forelimbs are perpendicular to the ground and located in a proper position under the body. Elbows cling to ribs, showing no signs of relaxation. Elbow joint protruding or "stretched", which hinders stretching action, is a serious defect. The epiphysis is strong and short, slightly inclined relative to the vertical leg.

Feet: strong and compact, with round toes and well-developed pads. Wolf claws can be removed. Open feet, rabbit feet, protruding joints, or feet bending inward and everting outward are all serious defects.

[Hip]

Labrador retriever's hindquarters are broad, muscular, clear from hip to hock joint, with good knee joint rotation and short and powerful hock joint. Seen from the back, the hind legs are straight and parallel to each other. Viewed from the side, the angle of the hindquarters is in harmony with that of the forequarters. The skeletal muscles of the hind legs are strong, the knee joint angle is moderate, and the thighs are strong and clear. The knee joint is strong and will not slide when exercising or standing. The hock joint is strong and low, and will not slide or overstretch when exercising or standing. The angle of knee joint and hock joint reaches the best position, which can balance the driving force and traction well. When standing, the toes of the hind legs are slightly behind the hips. The typical feature of this breed is not that the angle is too large, which leads to the inclination of the topline.

Feet: strong and compact, with round toes and well-developed pads. Cattle's limbs, straight hocks, sickle-shaped legs or excessive angles are all serious structural problems and defects.

[coat]

Labrador retriever has different fur. The coat is short, straight and very thick, giving the fingers a rather hard feeling when touching. Labrador retriever's undercoat is soft and weather-resistant, and it is protected in water, cold places and various terrain conditions. Slight wavy coat is allowed on the back. Long hair, silky coat, or sparse and smooth coat are not the characteristics of this breed and belong to serious defects.

[color]

Labrador retrievers come in three colors: black, yellow and chocolate. Any other color or color combination will be disqualified. Small white spots on the chest are allowed, but not ideal. White hair caused by old age or scars should not be mistaken for spots. Black: All black, black with spots or black with brown stripes are disqualified. Yellow: Yellow is allowed from fox red to light cheese color, with different shades of ears, back and lower abdomen. Chocolate color: light chocolate color to dark chocolate color is allowed. Chocolate with spots or brown stripes is disqualified.

[operation]

Labrador dogs stretch and relax. When observing a dog coming towards him, there is no sign of elbow outward. More precisely, elbows and legs should be neat and not too close to the body. Go straight ahead and don't pace or interweave. The legs form a straight line and all parts move in the same plane. On the other hand, from the back, an important impression is that the movement of the hind leg is almost on the same parallel line as that of the front leg, and the hock joint is fully put into work, well bent and very powerful. Viewed from the side, the scapula can move freely and is very relaxed. The front legs extend forward, close to the ground, short and undulating movements, and high knees show that the shoulder blades are too straight, the paddling movements show that the jawbones are long and weak, and the short and artificial hindquarters gait shows that the hindquarters are too straight. These are serious defects. Wrong gait includes: interweaving steps, turning to one side, staggering, lifting legs, paddling, short and undulating movements. These are serious defects.

[temperament]

The temperament of a real Labrador is very distinctive, just like the tail of an otter. The ideal temperament is gentle, like to go out, and naturally easy to build; Eager to please the owner, not aggressive to humans or other animals. Labrador retriever is very attractive to people. His elegant manners, intelligence and adaptability make him an ideal dog. Aggressive to humans or other animals, or obvious signs of shyness in adult dogs are serious defects.

[disqualification]

1, any deviation from the height range specified in the standard.

2. The overall pink nose mirror or nose mirror lacks any pigment.

3, the eye socket lacks pigment.

4. Break the tail or change the natural length and posture of the tail in any other way.

5. Any color or color combination described in the standard except black, yellow and chocolate.

Labrador retriever is the most popular hound. Widely used as a guard dog and guide dog, it is also an excellent amphibious shotgun dog. Besides, it is a trustworthy domestic dog.

History:

Labrador Peninsula is not named after its origin. It grew up on the coast of Newfoundland and was trained to retrieve fishing nets and carry them in the cold sea. /kloc-In the 9th century, Labrador retrievers brought by fishermen in Newfoundland were regarded as one of the commodities. So this breed soon entered England as a hunting dog, and the Earl of Monzbury named it Labrador retriever.

Nature:

Loyal, calm, smart, reassuring with children, always self-sufficient and happy, wary of intruders, suitable for suburban life. Labrador retriever has an excellent sense of smell. He was used to look for mines during World War II, but now he is used as a passing dog to sniff out illegal drugs.

Head:

The skull is wide and the forehead is clear. The upper and lower teeth overlap closely and the lower jaw is strong.

Ears:

The root of the ear is located at the back and hangs near the head.

Eyes:

Medium size, brown or light brown in color and rational in expression.

Nose:

Nose is an excellent variety and is very developed.

Text:

He is a big man with a thick chest and a wide waist.

Coat:

Straight and short, dense, not easy to touch, not occupying water, with black, yellow, pork liver and chocolate color.

Limbs:

The forelimbs extend straight from below the elbows, and the hind limbs are powerful.

Feet:

Small, round and convex toes, thick and fleshy toes, and claw tips match the color of the coat.

Tail:

The unusual otter tail has thick hair, medium length, thick heel and thin tip.

Delbert Mann

Male: 56~57 cm, female: 54~56 cm.