Labrador Retriever

sporty, outgoing, devoted

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Country of origin: Great Britain
Breed group: Retrievers, Flushing Dogs, Water Dogs - Group 8 (FCI); Gundog Group (KC); Sporting Group (AKC)

Facts

Size: medium/large
Coat: short, dense undercoat
Colour: black, yellow or chocolate
Life expectancy: 10-12 years

Characteristics

Active, friendly and waterproof family companion demanding regular exercise. Developed as working gundog but also suitable as guide, therapy and assistance dog.

1690 metres (1.05 miles) SUP ride

Labrador "Bono" holds the world record for the longest Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) ride on a river bore by a human/dog pair.

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