Pedigree
Labrador
Origin: Newfoundland / UK
The Labrador is a sociable, easy-to-motivate family dog, deservedly popular. Two concrete points: a predisposition to dysplasia and an appetite that quickly leads to weight gain. Screened parents and measured portions make all the difference.
Sociable, food-driven, easy to motivate. One of the safest family dogs.
Heat (Morocco)
Watch the heat
First pet
Good first pet
Availability
Market / breeders
Know this first
Dysplasia and a strong tendency to gain weight: watch the portions from day one. Screened parents recommended.
For you if
- An active family, a first-time owner
- Anyone who enjoys water and exercise
Think twice if
- Anyone who cannot control feeding
- A home with no exercise time
Care essentials
- Measured portions (tends to gain)
- Daily exercise
- Screened parents (hip/elbow)
- Regular brushing
Is a Labrador right for you?
Temperament is not everything: your space, your time, and the climate matter as much. Let us see if your life fits.
Common questions
Why watch its weight?
The Labrador has a genetic predisposition to overeat. Excess weight worsens the joints and shortens life; measure portions from the start.
Dysplasia and obesity predisposition: veterinary literature (digest).