Dog Breeds: Labrador Retriever Dog Breed Information Pictures

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•   Labrador Retriever Breed Standard A strongly built, medium-sized, short-coupled, dog possessing a sound, athletic, well-balanced conformation that enables it to function as a retrieving gun dog; the substance and soundness to hunt waterfowl or upland game for long hours under difficult conditions; the character and quality to win in the show ring; and the temperament to be a family companion. •   Labrador Retriever Dog - Breed Information The ancestor of the Labrador Retriever was the St. John's Retriever, a smaller version of the Newfoundland. These dogs were brought to England, probably on fishing boats. Gamekeepers crossed these Canadian imports with various breeds of gun dogs, always striving to improve the breed's hunting and retrieving instincts. •   Labrador Retriever Pictures A collection of photos and pictures of Labrador Retrievers. None of these dogs or puppies are for sale, they are pets of the people who's names are listed with the photo. •   Dog Breed Pictures: Labrador Retriever The Labrador Retriever originates in 17th Century Britain, and later found its way to Newfoundland by way of English soldiers. It is a descendent of the Saint-Johns.