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Quick Takeaways
📏Large size breed from Newfoundland, Canada
🐾10–12 years years average lifespan
🏠Needs more space than an apartment
👶Kid-friendly & gentle with children
🎓Easy to train — great for beginners
✂️Low grooming maintenance
Quick Stats
🐾Life Span10–12 years
🌍OriginNewfoundland, Canada
👨👩👧GroupSporting
📏SizeLarge
🍼Litter Size5-10 puppies
↕️Male Height57-62 cm
↕️Female Height55-60 cm
⚖️Male Weight29-36 kg
⚖️Female Weight25-32 kg
About Labrador Retriever
✨ Fun Facts About Labrador Retriever
- 💡Labradors have been the AKC's most registered breed for over 30 consecutive years.
- 💡Their webbed feet and otter-like tail make them powerful natural swimmers.
Is Labrador Retriever Right for You?
Based on breed ratings — helps you decide at a glance.
✗Needs more space than an apartment
✔Kid-friendly & gentle with children
✔Easy to train — great for beginners
✗Needs an active, sporty owner
✔Low grooming maintenance
✔Gets along well with other dogs
✔Handles warm climates well
✔Highly affectionate family companion
Breed Ratings
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😊 Temperament
Very High
⚡ Energy Level
Very High
✂️ Grooming Needs
Low
🏠 Apt. Friendly
Low
🎾 Playfulness
Very High
🐈 Social Life
Very High
👶 Kids Friendly
Very High
🤝 Stranger Friendly
Very High
☀️ Heat Tolerance
Moderate
❄️ Cold Tolerance
High
🏃 Exercise Need
Very High
❤️ Family Affection
Very High
🔊 Noise / Barking
Low
🎓 Trainability
Very High
🧠 Intelligence
High
🦊 Prey Drive
Moderate
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do Labradors shed a lot?▾
Yes — they shed heavily year-round with heavier seasonal blowouts, so weekly brushing is a must.
How much exercise does a Lab need?▾
At least 60 minutes of vigorous activity daily; they thrive with swimming and retrieving games.
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