Labrador Retriever
Puppy
Fully Grown
Hardworking, friendly and low maintenance is the best way to describe the Labrador Retriever. Great personality and good looks combine to make them one of the most popular dog breeds in the world.
Their mental and physical ability together with their always-friendly and positive personality make Labradors the ideal therapy dog, service dog, active sports partner or simply a great dog for the active family.
You can't beat a Labrador's happiness and friendliness when they've had enough exercise as an outlet. They will be happiest when given a ball, frisbee or even a sock to retrieve. Get them swimming in the ocean and retrieving objects out of the water, and they won't want to go home.
Their brown round puppy eyes with their chunky paws are guaranteed to make you fall in love.
Be warned: Labradors will do anything for food. As a result of their enormous appetite they're easy to train, but they have a tendency to be overweight as they'll find any scrap of food on the ground.
| Weight: | 29-36 kg |
| Health risk: | Medium |
| Life expectancy: | 10-13 years |
| Coat: | Short |
| Grooming intensity: | Medium |
| Monthly cost (food): | Above average |
| Trainability: | Very high |
| Activity level: | High |
There are many sources to get your Labrador Retriever from. Considering the number of homeless dogs without a future, we strongly encourage you to consider rescuing a dog. Your local shelter or rescue organisation can be a helpful place to start, or try contacting your local or national breed club or a reputable breeder and asking if they have pets available for rehoming. Many rescue organisations have active Facebook pages, which can also be a good place to enquire.
Here are some links that could be useful for finding a Labrador Retriever to adopt:
To help your rescued Labrador Retriever to settle into your home, our Rescue Dog Guide gives you tips and advice on bringing your rescue dog home.
If you decide you’d prefer to get your Labrador Retriever from a breeder, the following guides will help you to find a responsible breeder:
The following organisations will be able to help you find breeders in your state in Australia. They will also be able to connect you with your local breed clubs, which are always a great source of information in regards to finding good breeders and rescue organisations.
