Friendly, Active, Outgoing
The sturdy, well-balanced Labrador Retriever can, depending on the sex, stand from 21.5 to 24.5 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 55 to 80 pounds. The dense, hard coat comes in yellow, black, and a luscious chocolate. The head is wide, the eyes glimmer with kindliness, andโฆ
Energy
100%
Shedding
80%
Trainability
100%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
100%
Coat Type
Short coat
Weekly Brushing
Breed Data
Known genetic concerns: elbows, hips, eyes
dog food
Best overall large breed food โ consistent quality at a fair priceโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
Best probiotic coat spray โ supports skin microbiome health between baโฆ
Requires 90+ minutes vigorous exercise daily โ fetch, agility, or long hikes.
Heavy shedder โ brush 3-4ร per week and deShed weekly to manage coat.
Highly trainable โ excels with positive reinforcement; start obedience classes early.
Very sociable and people-oriented โ early socialization keeps friendliness well-directed.
FCI Group
Group 8 โ Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Section
Retrievers
Status
recognized