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Labrador Retriever

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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Image: Yellow Labrador Retriever 2.jpg
Height: 56
Life expectancy: 10

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Commons category: Labrador Retriever
Commons gallery: Labrador Retriever
catalog code: 122
litter size: 6.9
native label: Labrador Retriever
gestation period: 63
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.