Other names : Saint Jones Dog
Native country : Great Britain
History
A native of Canada, the Labrador Retriever is thought to be descended from the Saint Jones Dog that inhabited the island of Newfoundland in the eighteenth century. The breed was definitively set in the early twentieth century in England, where it was imported after being crossed with the English Pointer, in particular. By 1896, the Labrador was introduced to France, where the Retriever Club of France was founded in 1911. The most popular retriever owes his success to his exceptionally even-tempered personality, which explains why he is first and foremost a companion animal.
Description
This king of retrievers is highly active, agile, confident, and tenacious. Sometimes called the «pointer of retrievers,» he has a remarkably keen nose and is an excellent swimmer. He can retrieve all sorts of game on land and in the water. With his vast visual memory, he can recall the locations of several fallen birds. A tenacious tracker, he is a good bloodhound on the trail of wounded large game. Very even-tempered and never aggressive, he has a delightful personality that makes him a wonderful pet. He needs firm and gentle training.
Advice
He does not like being left alone. He needs lots of exercise to curb his restlessness. He must be brushed two to three times per week and combed during shedding season.
Function
Hunting dog. Utility dog: canine assistant (guide dog), drug detection dog. Companion dog.
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