Labrador Retriever

Yellow Labrador Retriever
Nicknames	Lab Labrador
Country of origin	Originated Canada; developed as a breed in the UK
Traits Weight Male 27–60 kg (60–130 lb) Female 25–42 kg (55–93 lb) Height Male 56–63 cm (22–25 in) Female 54–60 cm (21–24 in) Coat Smooth, short and dense straight hair Litter size 7–12 pups Life span 10–12 years
Classification and standards

(Canis lupus familiaris)
The Labrador Retriever (also Labrador, or Lab for short) is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. A breed characteristic is webbed paws for swimming, useful for the breed's original purpose of retrieving fishing nets. This and their subsequent use as hunting companions, gave them the name retriever. The dogs of this breed are very loving, kind and compassionate to their master. The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog (by registered ownership) in the world, and is, by a large margin, the most popular breed by registration in Canada, the United States (since 1991), and the United Kingdom. It is also the most popular breed of assistance dog in Canada, the United States, Australia, United Kingdom and many other countries,[citation needed] as well as being widely used by police and other official bodies for their detection and working abilities. Typically, Labradors are athletic, and love to swim, play catch and retrieve games, and are good with young children.