The Labrador Retriever, also known as the Labrador Retriever, was originally bred to hunt and help its owner fish. The country of origin is Canada, and Labrador Retriever generally refers to Labrador Retriever.

1. Various types of Labrador Retrievers

Labrador Retrievers can be used as service dogs. They can help people with disabilities pull wheelchairs, open and close doors, turn on lights, pick up items, etc.

Service dogs usually carry a backpack, which contains the owner's necessary supplies. They can go shopping in the supermarket, put the products the owner needs into the shopping cart, and put the items in the backpack into designated places when they return home. They can follow the owner's instructions According to the needs of the owner, it can be said to be a considerate little cotton-padded jacket for the disabled.

Labrador Retrievers can be used as epilepsy prevention dogs. They can help epileptic patients make certain preparations before an epileptic attack. They can remind the owner to find a safe place before the epileptic attack. They will guard during the epileptic attack. By the owner's side, knowing that the owner is fully restored, all kinds of assistant dogs can connect with the owner, and they bring a lot of help to human life.

Labrador Retrievers can also be used as comfort dogs to provide psychological comfort to the elderly or young children who are lonely and helpless.

Labrador Retrievers can also play the role of guide dogs and hearing dogs. After being well trained, they can become good companions for their owners and can even become life-saving amulets when necessary.

Because Labrador Retrievers are born as water retrievers, they especially like to play in water and are also very good at swimming.

Among retrieving dogs, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular. It is an excellent amphibious hunting dog and is deeply trusted by families.

2. Labrador retriever species habits

Labrador Retrievers are a fairly balanced and well-rounded breed. They reach sexual maturity in another 12 months, but their full maturity requires them to be 18 months old and physically mature before they can be bred. Every year they There are two times of estrus, one in spring and one in autumn. The gestation period is about 58-65 days, and each litter gives birth to 4-6 eggs.

3. Historical Types of Labrador Retrievers

In the history of the development of Labrador Retrievers, the shapes of Labrador Retrievers that have appeared can be roughly divided into 6 types. The one I often hear is the British breed, because the British breed of Labrador Retrievers is more streamlined, even though it is smaller than what is commonly known as the American breed. In addition to the English Labrador Retriever breeds, the development time is relatively long.

Overview: There are six types of Labrador Retrievers:

Halton type: A little shorter than the Brittany type, but with deep chest and large breasts, it looks shorter.

Lay outTani type: This one belongs to the British type. The body is more streamlined, the head is more delicate, and it is a sweet type.

Dunabin type: One size smaller than the Halton type, more athletic than the Brittany type, this type of hound is usually used for competitions.

Mads type: The body is relatively large, the head and chest are relatively large, the female's head is more delicate than other types of face, and the body is stronger than other types of muscles. A bit like an American Labrador Retriever.

Whitemore type: smaller than other types, with better athletic performance and a longer face.

Longwood type: A type produced by inbreeding between Halton type and Breton type.

From the above six types, Labrador Retrievers can be divided into different types. These distinctions are based on science and are not arbitrary inventions or innovations relying on human will.

During World War II, the pedigree of Labrador Retrievers was extremely confusing, and the basic information on UKG was basically supplemented one after another after the war.

4. Is the Labrador Retriever easy to raise?

It can be said that the Labrador Retriever combines good looks, high IQ, and a very good personality. However, it is a typical foodie and very greedy, so obesity is a problem that both the owner and the Labrador Retriever need to face. There is both external and internal beauty, so let the Labrador Retriever accompany you to keep your beauty.

Pay special attention to the fact that if you want your Labrador to become a retriever, you must not let it gain weight. You need to exercise regularly and for a certain length of time every day to keep its muscles strong. Daily training is essential. According to some people, the IQ of a Labrador can be as high as that of a three-year-old child. Therefore, as long as the owner persists in training, the IQ of the Labrador Retriever will surely rise to the next level. Stairs can also solve problems for the owner.

5. Disadvantages of Labrador Retriever

After talking about the advantages of Labrador Retrievers, let’s introduce their shortcomings. This is not to say that they are bad, but to let readers understand Labrador Retrievers more thoroughly.

(1) Females will shed hair twice a year as they go into estrus, and it is very serious. Males and sterilized females will also shed hair alternately with the seasons. Of course, this hair loss will not be particularly serious. But shed dog hair can float around your home's floors and stick to certain furniture.

(2) They are a little clingy. Although the oil on their fur inhibits their dander, if there are people in your home who are allergic to dander, dog hair, or dog saliva, it is best not to keep them. You don’t know if your family members are allergic, but you can take the dog home for a few days. You should find out as early as possible whether your family members are allergic to dogs. Avoid giving the dog away for too long, which is unfair to the dog. , so in YanglaWhen raising a Brad Retriever, you need to think a lot about them.

(3) If the breeder has mysophobia, it is best to be cautious when raising them, because Labrador Retrievers are not clean. First, they will shed their hair, and when they are outdoors, they will dig holes and play in the mud. They will also bite furniture at home. Because of their large size, they can knock things off the table with a sweep of their tails. In other words, if you are just raising Labrador Retrievers as exhibits and have mysophobia, the editor advises you to give up raising Labrador Retrievers.

(4) Labrador retrievers need a lot of exercise. They are very active. Maybe when you first feed them, you will think this is not a big problem, but they need a lot of exercise every day, whether it is raining, you When you are sick, you work overtime, etc., Labrador Retrievers all want to go out and run. If you do not give them a channel to vent their energy, they will definitely find an outlet elsewhere.

(5) A Labrador Retriever will be a puppy for a long time, because even if it is mature, you will still see a bad Labrador Retriever. They are easy to train, but their behavior and Mental maturity will occur after it has passed its third birthday. This is a long process.

6. Several diseases that Labrador retrievers are susceptible to

(1) Otitis externa: Because the ears are always drooping and have poor ventilation, bacteria will occupy its ears. When the dog keeps scratching its ears, you need to take him to a doctor to avoid chronic otitis externa. .

(2) Hyperacidity: If a Labrador Retriever eats too much or greasy food, it will secrete a large amount of gastric acid to digest the food. When the food is digested, the gastric acid will not stop secreting. At this time, the dog The dog will have yellow bile. At this time, you can give them some cucumbers and chopped vegetables.

(3) Cataract: This is a hereditary disease. If not treated in time, it will lead to blindness. If the breeder finds a white foggy film appearing in the dog's eyes, he must go to the doctor to confirm the condition.

(4) Obesity: Labrador retrievers are multifunctional dogs with strong physiques. Obesity will put a burden on their bodies, which can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and malignant tumors, so do not let them gain weight.

7. Behavior of Labrador Retrievers when they are sick

(1) Weird steps: First check whether the foot is pricked and whether there are fleas between the toes. If there is no obvious trauma, it may be arthritis or dislocation, or rickets, or bone dysplasia. If you touch it The foot, he would scream, was most likely broken or dislocated.

(2) Loss of appetite: If the mental state is relatively good, you can continue to observe. If you are depressed and lose weight, you need to go to the hospital.

(3) Increased water intake: Labrador retrievedDogs drink more water after exercise to regulate their body temperature. If they are not active, they will drink a lot of water. If they eat more salt, it is normal. Otherwise, the dog may have a fever, or suffer from dysentery, diabetes, kidney disease, urinary tract disease, etc. Collapse, etc., in order to find the cause, you still need to seek a diagnosis from a veterinarian.

(4) Smell: If there is bad breath, there may be stomatitis, ear odor may be otitis externa, etc. Body hair odor may be skin inflammation or anal cysts. Female Labrador retrievers are likely to have severe uterine disease or Reproductive system diseases and other causes should be confirmed by a veterinarian.

(5) Cough: This indicates that the Labrador Retriever has bronchial infection or asthma.

(6) Dry nose: It is normal for a dog to have a dry nose just after waking up. If the fever is accompanied by a dry nose, nosebleeds, runny nose, swollen nose, and blocked nostrils, you should pay attention to them. These are symptoms of rhinitis. They are all caused by a lack of vitamin A.

(7) Salivation in the mouth: Check whether it is punctured and whether the color of the tooth root is white, yellow, excessively red, or black, so as to determine whether it is stomatitis.

(8) Eye circles full of eye feces: If there is a lot of eye feces around the eyes and the eyes are swollen, you should seek help from a veterinarian. Do not use drugs on your own to avoid secondary injury.