Labrador Retrievers

It's a well known fact that the reviewers here at Dad's Choice are made keen pet lovers. It turns out every one of us has at least one pet if not more. And a quick poll established that the pet we love the most? Labrador Retrievers!

Labradors were originally found, not in Labrador as the name implies, but in Newfoundland. In the early 1880s the breed started to develop in the north of England, developed as a sporting and working dog.

Most early Labradors were black, the yellow making its appearance in 1889. Chocolates were well known in England at the turn of the century and today form an integral part of the breed.

The Labrador Retriever Breed Standard focuses on soundness and activity together with strength and build. The greatest focus is on the head, the coat and the tail.

The first Labradors were imported into Australia in the 1930s and are still an enormously popular breed even today. Labrador owners are fiercely loyal, and its not unusual to see them with not just a Lab, but also decked out in labrador lovers gear!
Dad Rating

Simon
Gotta love a Golden!

Matt
Loyal and full of energy. Ideal for the growing family.