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Labrador Retriever

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The Labrador Retriever At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC 
Country of Origin
Great Britain/Canada 
Life Expectancy
11 - 13 yrs 
Height Range
21.5 - 23.5 in 
Weight Range
55 - 75 lbs 
Colors
Black, chocolate, or yellow 
Trainability
High; great for canine sports or obedience 
With Children
Excellent; older puppies can be too boisterous for toddlers 
With Animals
Good 
Climate
Tolerates cold well 
Indoor/Outdoor
Can be either, but needs plenty of outdoor time and interaction 
Exercise Reqd
High; love play, exercise, and swimming 
Grooming Reqd
Low; light brushing occasionally 
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Cubby a black labrador
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3 labs going after 1 stick!
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Labrador Retriever Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Labrador Retriever breeders:

CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Elbow Displasia (OFA, by X-Ray)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Narcolepsy (genetic test)
Progressing Retinal Atrophy (genetic test)

Labrador Retriever Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Labrador Retriever:

Abnormal Dentition
Acral lick dermatitis
Acute moist dermatitis
Addisons Disease
Addisons disease (hypoadrenocorticism)
Canine Allergies
Canine Melanoma
Canine Muscular Dystrophy
Carpal subluxation
Cataract
Coloboma
Craniomandibular osteopathy
Dacrocystitis
Deafness
Detached Retina
Diabetes mellitus
Distichiasis
Dwarfism
Ectropion
Elbow dysplasia
Entropion
Epilepsy
Fragmented Coronoid Process
Hemophilia A - Classic Hemophilia
Hemophilia B
Hip Dysplasia
Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD)
Hypoglycemia
Narcolepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondrosis
Persistent Hyaloid Artery
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Portosystemic Shunt
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Prolapsed Rectum
Prolapsed Uterus
Retinal Dysplasia
Seborrhea
Shoulder Dysplasia
Type II Muscle Fiber Deficiency
von Willebrands Disease