Chocolate Lab Dog Picture
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The Chocolate Lab Dog Picture and Breed Information:
Labrador Retriever Breed Standard | Sporting
Group
General Appearance
The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, medium-sized, short-coupled,
dog possessing a sound, athletic, well-balanced conformation that
enables it to function as a retrieving gun dog; the substance and
soundness to hunt waterfowl or upland game for long hours under
difficult conditions; the character and quality to win in the show
ring; and the temperament to be a family companion. Physical features
and mental characteristics should denote a dog bred to perform as
an efficient Retriever of game with a stable temperament suitable
for a variety of pursuits beyond the hunting environment.
The most distinguishing characteristics of the Labrador Retriever
are its short, dense, weather resistant coat; an "otter"
tail; a clean-cut head with broad back skull and moderate stop;
powerful jaws; and its "kind," friendly eyes, expressing
character, intelligence and good temperament.
Above all, a Labrador Retriever must be well balanced, enabling
it to move in the show ring or work in the field with little or
no effort. The typical Labrador possesses style and quality without
over refinement, and substance without lumber or cloddiness. The
Labrador is bred primarily as a working gun dog; structure and soundness
are of great importance.
Danny Boyle from Milwaukee sent in photos of his Chocolate Lab
"Booda":
Hi
A couple pictures of my Dog "Booda". Saw your site from
the sitesell forum.
Sincerely,
Danny Boyle
Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA
Thanks for sending in your Chocolate Lab Dog Pictures
of "Booda" Danny, he's a handsome boy for sure.
Size, Proportion and Substance:
Size--The height at the withers for a dog is 22½ to 24½
inches; for a bitch is 21½ to 23½ inches. Any variance
greater than ½ inch above or below these heights is a disqualification.
Approximate weight of dogs and bitches in working condition: dogs
65 to 80 pounds; bitches 55 to 70 pounds.
Coat
The coat is a distinctive feature of the Labrador Retriever. It
should be short, straight and very dense, giving a fairly hard feeling
to the hand. The Labrador should have a soft, weather-resistant
undercoat that provides protection from water, cold and all types
of ground cover. A slight wave down the back is permissible. Woolly
coats, soft silky coats, and sparse slick coats are not typical
of the breed, and should be severely penalized.
Color
The Labrador Retriever coat colors are black, yellow and chocolate.
Any other color or a combination of colors is a disqualification.
A small white spot on the chest is permissible, but not desirable.
White hairs from aging or scarring are not to be misinterpreted
as brindling. Black--Blacks are all black. A black with brindle
markings or a black with tan markings is a disqualification. Yellow--Yellows
may range in color from fox-red to light cream, with variations
in shading on the ears, back, and underparts of the dog. Chocolate--Chocolates
can vary in shade from light to dark chocolate. Chocolate with brindle
or tan markings is a disqualification.
Movement (click here to see
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Movement of the Labrador Retriever should be free and effortless.
When watching a dog move toward oneself, there should be no sign
of elbows out. Rather, the elbows should be held neatly to the body
with the legs not too close together. Moving straight forward without
pacing or weaving, the legs should form straight lines, with all
parts moving in the same plane. Upon viewing the dog from the rear,
one should have the impression that the hind legs move as nearly
as possible in a parallel line with the front legs. The hocks should
do their full share of the work, flexing well, giving the appearance
of power and strength. When viewed from the side, the shoulders
should move freely and effortlessly, and the foreleg should reach
forward close to the ground with extension. A short, choppy movement
or high knee action indicates a straight shoulder; paddling indicates
long, weak pasterns; and a short, stilted rear gait indicates a
straight rear assembly; all are serious faults. Movement faults
interfering with performance including weaving; side-winding; crossing
over; high knee action; paddling; and short, choppy movement, should
be severely penalized.
Temperament
True Labrador Retriever temperament is as much a hallmark of the
breed as the "otter" tail. The ideal disposition is one
of a kindly, outgoing, tractable nature; eager to please and non-aggressive
towards man or animal. The Labrador has much that appeals to people;
his gentle ways, intelligence and adaptability make him an ideal
dog. Aggressiveness towards humans or other animals, or any evidence
of shyness in an adult should be severely penalized.
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