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Description Of A Labrador Retriever: Part 1
from:The Labrador Retriever standard was changed recently. The new standard describes the Labrador as a medium-sized dog, giving the appearance of a dog that is strong, muscular and active. The head, which includes a very specific kind and friendly expression, the coat and the tail are the breed's three outstanding characteristics. However, the head, coat, tail and temperament, all worn on the correct body or frame, are what give you the complete Labrador. Though temperament is not a physical trait, it is the essence of this breed. The Labrador's kindly temperament is visible in his warm eyes as well as in his body language. If any of these things is missing, you do not have a Labrador.
The head of a Labrador Retriever is one of the breed's most distinguishing characteristics. It should not remind you of any other breed. If it reminds you of a Coonhound, a Great Dane or some kind of Terrier, then it is not a correct Labrador head. The Lab has a fairly broad back skull and a nice stop. The stop connects the skull to the muzzle, and the eyes are set into the stop. The skull and muzzle run on practically parallel planes. The head should not have big, heavy, apple cheeks or flews that are too pendulous. The head should have a neat, clean appearance unlike the sloppy or drooling look that is appropriate for a Saint Bernard. The muzzle should be strong and never snipey looking. The nose should be wide with well-developed nostrils, for that keen sense of smell.
A Labrador should have what is called a "scissors bite," where the top front teeth come down right over (actually touching) the bottom front teeth, just as the blades of a pair of scissors cross each other to cut something. A level bite, where the top and bottom meet at exactly the same place, is acceptable but not desirable. Labradors should have full dentition and should not be overshot or undershot, where there is a gap of one-eighth to one-quarter inch or more between the top and bottom jaw.
Either of these conditions or a wry mouth (crooked jaw) would make it harder for the dog to carry game. However, if your dog is a family pet, it probably will not matter if his bite is not perfect. He will probably never miss a meal.
Labrador Retriever News
Labrador Retriever News
Community uproar after Yellow Lab shot and killed in his own backyard by city ... - Examiner.com
 Plain Dealer (blog) | Community uproar after Yellow Lab shot and killed in his own backyard by city ... Examiner.com Westlake, OH - Residents in Westlake are protesting the shooting death of a Yellow Labrador retriever named Callaway. Fox News 8 has a full story and video ... Give the dog a medal if you must, but leave the cop alone: Phillip Morris Animal lovers rally in Westlake Protesters Want Officer Fired for Dog's Shooting Death |
San Diego man arrested in puppy choking - San Diego 6
 SDNN | San Diego man arrested in puppy choking San Diego 6 ... Hale Warner was taken into custody early Wednesday at an emergency veterinary clinic where he brought the chocolate Labrador retriever the night before. ... Man Accused Of Choking Puppy To Stand Trial Hearing scheduled for accused puppy choker |
Shedding Light On Antler Dogs - Petersen's Bowhunting Magazine
 Petersen's Bowhunting Magazine | Shedding Light On Antler Dogs Petersen's Bowhunting Magazine With dogged determination, the female Labrador retriever combs a cut cornfield, always working into the wind. The yellow Lab isn't after birds or bunnies. ... |
Fairfax County Animal Watch - Washington Post
Fairfax County Animal Watch Washington Post A dachshund mix and a Labrador retriever mix attacked a skunk that later tested positive for rabies. The dogs were given booster shots and placed under ... |
Boyfriend smitten with a leggy blond - Chicago Sun-Times
Boyfriend smitten with a leggy blond Chicago Sun-Times He has a beautiful 3-year-old blonde Labrador retriever named Sadie. She is his love. I understand why because she is truly one of the smartest and sweetest ... |
Pet shooting: The responsibilities of pet ownership - Plain Dealer (blog)
Pet shooting: The responsibilities of pet ownership Plain Dealer (blog) By Other Voices Having lost my old golden retriever two weeks ago, I feel the pain of Steven Cooke and his family at the loss of their pet Labrador ... |
Labrador Retriever-Sized Herbivore Shakes up Theories of Dino Evolution - Discover Magazine (blog)
 CBC.ca | Labrador Retriever-Sized Herbivore Shakes up Theories of Dino Evolution Discover Magazine (blog) After studying the bones for 3 years, the team concludes that Asilisaurus was about the size of a Labrador retriever. The animal walked on four legs, ... Did Dinosaurs Start Out on All Fours? Dinosaurs Ten Million Years Older Than Thought Dinosaurs Arose At Least 10 Million Years Earlier Than Thought |