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Labrador Retriever

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Labrador Retriever

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Also known as Labrador, Lab

British and Canadian dog breed

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A Labrador Retriever is a dog breed that originated in Britain and Canada, known for being friendly and energetic companions. It matters because the breed has become one of the most popular and beloved pet dogs worldwide, valued for its loyal temperament and versatility in roles like family pets and service animals.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
dog breed
Subclass of
Retriever
Country of origin
Canada
Image
Yellow Labrador Retriever 2.jpg
Height
56
Life expectancy
10
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Labrador Retriever
catalog code
122
litter size
6.9
different from
Labrador
native label
Labrador Retriever
means of locomotion
quadrupedalism
gestation period
63
has characteristic
viviparity
longest observed lifespan
27
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Dog (domestic dog)

The Labrador Retriever, also known simply as the Labrador or Lab, is a British breed of retriever gun dog. It was developed in the United Kingdom from St John's water dogs imported from the Colony of Newfoundland, and was named after the Labrador region in that colony. It is among the most commonly kept dogs in several countries, particularly in the Western world.

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