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Labrador retriever dog: The origin of Labrador retriever dogs can be traced back to the late 1700’s, in Newfoundland. The Greater Newfoundland and Lesser Newfoundland were the only two Labrador breeds at that time. The Lesser Newfoundland was a black dog with a smooth coat. They were constant companions of the fishermen and their children. The loyalty, hunting and retrieving abilities of this breed resulted in their relocation to Great Britain. Labrador breeders have created a breeding program especially for these dogs. In 1903, the Lesser Newfoundland was granted official registration at the EKC or English Kennel Club. The American Kennel Club also registered them as ‘Labrador retrievers’, a separate retriever breed in 1917.

Labradors possess the soundness of hunting dogs, the quality and character of show dogs and the tractable temperament of the perfect family companion. The breed flaunts coats of chocolate, black and yellow. A well-bred Labrador retriever dog moves freely and effortlessly and the ‘otter’ tail and friendly disposition appeals to most, making them the most sought after pets. They make ideal companions for children, the elderly and even the mentally and physically challenged.

Picture of a Labrador dog: Labrador retrievers make ideal companions with their inherent tendency of being loving and intelligent. They are versatile and very athletic. There are several websites dedicated to Labrador dogs that offer free viewing of the pictures of the breed. These websites also offer detailed information about the Labrador dog breed and the cost besides the pictures. The short, weather resistant and dense coat of the breed, in black, chocolate and yellow is one of the most distinguishing features of labs. They sport friendly eyes and a placid temperament that makes them ideal search and rescue dogs.

Yellow Labrador dog: A yellow Labrador dog may come in shades of light cream and fox red, with slight shade variation on the under parts, ears and back. There are two distinct yellow Labrador colors that have different genetic combinations. A yellow Labrador with one or two genes that encode for black, have a black pigment that varies in intensity. Similarly, yellow Labrador dogs with two encoding genes of chocolate, have a chocolate pigment that varies from a light flesh color on a light yellow to a dark brown on a dark yellow. This breed is known to express a lot of enthusiasm to learn.

Black Labrador dog: The black Labrador dog is the dominant and well-known variety of the Labrador breed. According to the records of the Labrador breed, black labs were the most preferred until quite recently. They originated on the cold beaches of Newfoundland and were companions of the local fishermen. Black Labrador dogs belong to the Lesser Newfoundland breed, native to Newfoundland, Canada. They dragged and retrieved the fishing nets for the fishermen on the shore. Their water resistant coat helped the labs to perform well and repeatedly for their masters. They are known to be intelligent and very enthusiastic learners and basically these qualities have resulted in the demand for the breed.

The dedicated websites offer pictures and in-depth information on the Labrador breed. The information encompasses everything from their name, history to their special characteristics and even details about the Labrador dog breeders.