Labrador Retriever

Dec 20, 2011 by Dog Breeds News Desk

AKC Ranking: 1

FAMILY: gundog, retriever

AREA OF ORIGIN: Canada

DATE OF ORIGIN: 1800s

ORIGINAL FUNCTION: water retrieving

TODAY’S FUNCTION: water retrieving, assistance, obedience competition, retriever field trials

AVERAGE SIZE OF MALE:  Height: 22.5-24.5 Weight: 65-80

AVERAGE SIZE OF FEMALE:  Height: 21.5-23.5 Weight: 55-70