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Labrador Retriever is a dog breed with a distinct personality and clear care requirements.
Overview
Labrador Retriever is a dog breed with a distinct personality and clear care requirements.
Quick facts: Labrador Retriever typically lives about 10–12 years, with a market price around about ¥2, 000–6, 000, widely available on the market. It originated in Newfoundland, UK (later standardized in Britain) and its modern form took shape around the 19th century.
Good for: ideally families, households with children
Temperament
Labrador Retriever has a high-energy temperament with a friendly, sociable nature.
History
Origins & Early Development
Labrador Retriever originated in Newfoundland, UK (later standardized in Britain). It was first kept for working abilities such as hunting, herding, or guarding, and through generations of selective breeding it developed the stable body type and temperament we know today.
Standard Setting & Spread
As modern pet culture and breed standards developed, Labrador Retriever gained a more standardized breeding and showing system. Breeders began balancing health, temperament, and looks, and Labrador Retriever gradually shifted from a working role into a widely loved family companion.
Into Households Everywhere
Today, Labrador Retriever has a devoted following around the world. Both new and experienced owners are drawn to its warm, friendly nature, making it a familiar companion in homes everywhere.
Care
Feeding
Strictly control portions and treats — obesity is the most common health problem in Labradors.
Exercise
1–1.5 hours daily; swimming and retrieving suit it especially well. Avoid hard jumping in puppyhood.
Grooming
Brush twice a week, daily in shedding season; floppy ears need regular cleaning to avoid infection.
Training
Eager and highly trainable — suited to search and guide work; teach bite inhibition early.
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FAQ
Learn the breed’s specific needs before bringing it home, and keep up with routine vet care.