Labrador Questions and Answers - Truebred Labradors

A: The official Labrador Breed Standard states that their temperament is: 'Intelligent, keen and biddable, with a strong will to please. Kindly nature, with no trace of aggression or undue shyness.'

A: Yes, they are good family pet, assuming that you can care for them adequately.

A: I have always found Labradors to be good guard dogs. That is, they will let you know if 'someone' is nearby outside.

A: In comparison to numerous other dog breeds, Labradors are a healthy breed.

A: Yes, Labradors are classed as a large breed of dog.

A: Yes, Labradors are classed as gundogs.

A: Yes, Labradors are smart. Labradors are considered by many to be in the Top 10 smartest dog breeds.

A: I don't think you could find a dog breed that likes company more than a Labrador, so, yes.

A: Generally, Labradors love water, swimming, creeks, rivers, beach, etc, however, you can occasionally find one that is not overly excited about them.

A: We have written an article about this. See this link.

A: A fully grown or mature Labrador should be about 54 - 57cm high at the withers (top of shoulder), and about 25 ' 36 kg in weight.

A: Labradors are pregnant normally for about 63 days or 9 weeks from mating until birth.

A: Labrador live for the average lifespan of about 12 - 13 years.

A: Labradors should be about 57 cms tall for males and about 56 cms tall for females. This is measured to their withers which is the ridge between their shoulder blades on their back, being about directly above their front legs. Reference: Labrador Breed Standard.

A: For me, I would be asking what are the puppy parent's hip scores and elbow scores, and ask for a copy of the results. Of the nine different criteria being assessed, none should be above 3, and the total scores for both hip joints should be below 12.

I would also be wanting to know if the puppies are or could be 'AFFECTED' by PRA, HNPK, or EIC ('clear' and 'carrier' I would accept). That means that neither parent can be AFFECTED, and nor should CARRIER to CARRIER be bred together. If at least one parent is CLEAR then that is OK. Again, ask for a copy of the test results.

There are three official colours of Labs and they are yellow, black, and chocolate. The yellow can vary from being very light through to dark like a fox-red.

A: Labradors love companionship and food with both being high on their list.

A: The Labrador dog price can vary significantly for various reasons, such as the quality of the breeding stock, the screening health tests conducted on the parents, the level of care and management given to the parents and the puppies, etc.

For example, some sellers selling Labrador puppies for well over $2,500, and that's without knowing or being able to ascertain what screening tests were done (if any), the quality of the breeding stock, etc.

The price for my Labrador pups are $2700.

A: See this Labrador Kong link.

A: Labradors come into season anywhere from about seven months of age.

A: Labradors should reach their full height when they are about 18 months of age, and should reach their full weight when they are about 24 months of age. Their diet, exercise, etc. can have significant impacts.

A: Labradors shed regularly and often the more significant shedding occurs after winter and after having puppies.

A: You should adopt a Labrador puppy after they are atleast eight weeks of age. Ideally before they are 12 weeks of age.

A: I've found Labradors to be fairly flexible, but no doubt they do enjoy having company. Sleeping arrangements can be altered to suit the circumstances.

A: We believe that it is best to adopt or buy a Labrador puppy from a registered (with ANKC) and experienced Labrador breeder, such as Truebred Labradors registered Labrador breeders. Check to ensure testing is done for conditions such as hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, PRA, HNPK, and EIC. Ask for a copy of the test results.

A: Which labrador retriever colour is best may vary depending upon the individual circumstances and preferences. The different colours have different advantages and disadvantages.

A: Labradors are used as guide dogs for a number of reasons, including their personality, intelligence, trainability, etc.