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Brent McCoy
The Labrador came into existence during the 1800s, and was originally used for the key objective of working with fishermen to pull nets and retrieve fish. Some of their more distinguishing qualities usually are their gentleness and eagerness to please as well as their patience with kids - which in essence make the Labrador Retriever a regular option for a family pet and as a guide dog, search and rescue dog or police dog. The Labrador Retriever is known to have come from the island of Newfoundland and was used by English, Irish and Portugese fishermen for the objective of pulling in nets to retrieve fish. They are believed to be the result of crossing the St. John\'s Water Dog and a mix of other English, Irish and Portugese working breeds. Labrador Retrievers are classed as a large-sized dog. The recommended standard size for the Labrador Retriever male is 22.5-24.5 inches tall from paw to shoulder and a weight of 65-80 pounds, while the suggested size for female Labrador Retrievers is 21.5-23.5 inches high from paw to shoulder with a weight of 55-70 pounds. The Labrador Retriever is famous for their gentle and outgoing manner. They are often trusting and easygoing with people they don\'t know when properly socialized, which often makes them somewhat unsuitable as a guard dog. The Labrador Retriever is also accepted to be highly intelligent - placing 7th in comparison with other dogs based on their capability to be trained obedience directives. Grooming the Labrador Retriever is a relatively simple duty. They require a small level of brushing every week and proper grooming every 8 to 12 weeks. The Labrador Retriever can be kept happy with a medium to large yard (and perhaps even a pool) to give them space to roam around in, though they are suitable for living in an apartment just as long as they are given adequate exercise. The Labrador Retriever could make the ideal breed of dog for an active family or owner. Though they can be somewhat inappropriate as a guard dog or with less active owners and retirees, if you are able to meet their high exercise demands then the Labrador Retriever may perhaps make the best dog breed for you.
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