10 Things You May Not Have Known About Labrador Retrievers

1. The Labrador Retriever was inducted into the AKC Registry in 1917.

2. Labradors aren’t from Labrador. They are from Newfoundland, Canada even once having the nickname the St. John’s dog…

 

 

3. Silver Labradors exist, but aren’t recognized by breeders or kennel clubs. 

 

 

 

4. The world’s oldest Lab was 29 years old. Her name was Bella. 

5. Their “gentle mouths” are a result of being bred as bird dogs for so long. 

 

 

6. “Show Labs” are often thought of as “English Labs” and “field Labs” are called “American Labs.”

But they are all the same breed of Labrador Retriever…They can be show dogs and field dogs!

 

 

7. Labrador Retrievers are not good watchdogs…

8. Labs have a double-layered coat to protect them from icy water; they’re almost waterproof!

9. They originally helped fishermen in Newfoundland retrieve fish and collect lines in the water.