Labrador

History, origin & features

The Labrador's origins are not clear. Today, breeders and enthusiasts agree that it originated in Newfoundland, where it was mainly used to accompany fishermen.

It is thought to have originated from dogs imported by Canadian settlers. The Labrador was introduced to France in the early 19th century, although the English were responsible for the breed morphotype we know today. Initially, their coat was exclusively black. The yellow/golden color was introduced in 1899, when two black Labradors joined forces. The chocolate color followed shortly afterwards. Labradors are extremely sociable, making them excellent first dogs. His love of play and human contact makes him perfectly suited to family life with children. Easy to learn and highly intelligent, this breed is renowned for being easy to train. Females measure between 54 and 56 cm at the withers.

Labradors are powerful, muscular dogs. Medium-sized, their coat is short and dense, without waves or feathering; the undercoat is water-resistant, probably due to its Canadian origins.

As for its coat, the accepted colors are yellow, black or brown (or “chocolate”).