Breeding and General Labrador
Retriever Information:
Retriever Information:
**Some of this information has been taken from DogBreedInfo.com**
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General Information:
**There are two types of Labradors, the English Labrador and the American Labrador. The English bred lab comes from English
bred stock. They are heavier, thicker and blockier. The American bred Lab comes from American bred stock and is tall and
lanky. The Labrador Retriever is a solid, muscular dog, slightly longer than tall, with a short, hard, easy-care, water resistant
double coat that comes in a solid black, yellow, or chocolate. There is also said to be a rare silver or gray color that is referred
to by the AKC as a shade of chocolate.
The Labrador has a broad head, thick nose, scissors bite and a pronounced stop. Its muzzle is fairly wide and its neck is
powerful. The eyes are chestnut or hazel with an intelligent expression. The medium-sized ears are pendant. The otter tail is
strong, thick near the boy then tapering, and completely covered with hair. Its limbs have good bone structure. The webbed
feet aid in swimming.
**There are two types of Labradors, the English Labrador and the American Labrador. The English bred lab comes from English
bred stock. They are heavier, thicker and blockier. The American bred Lab comes from American bred stock and is tall and
lanky. The Labrador Retriever is a solid, muscular dog, slightly longer than tall, with a short, hard, easy-care, water resistant
double coat that comes in a solid black, yellow, or chocolate. There is also said to be a rare silver or gray color that is referred
to by the AKC as a shade of chocolate.
The Labrador has a broad head, thick nose, scissors bite and a pronounced stop. Its muzzle is fairly wide and its neck is
powerful. The eyes are chestnut or hazel with an intelligent expression. The medium-sized ears are pendant. The otter tail is
strong, thick near the boy then tapering, and completely covered with hair. Its limbs have good bone structure. The webbed
feet aid in swimming.
Temperament:
**The Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing and high spirited.
Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable,
temperament and are
friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are
part of the family. Labs are easily trained. Some may be reserved with strangers unless very well socialized as puppies.
These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. This breed is very popular. Some of their
talents include: hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdogging, police work, narcotics detection, guide for the blind, service dog
for the disabled, search and rescue, sledding, carting, agility and competitive obedience.
**The Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing and high spirited.
Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable,
temperament and are
friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are
part of the family. Labs are easily trained. Some may be reserved with strangers unless very well socialized as puppies.
These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. This breed is very popular. Some of their
talents include: hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdogging, police work, narcotics detection, guide for the blind, service dog
for the disabled, search and rescue, sledding, carting, agility and competitive obedience.
Height/Weight:
Height: Dogs 22-24 inches (56-61 cm.) Bitches 21-23 inches (53-58 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 60-75 lbs (27-34 kg.) Bitches 55-70 lbs (25-32 kg.)
**Some males can grow to 100 lbs or more. Duke's weight goes between 90-92 lbs. Millie's weight is a good, solid 75 lbs.
Roxie's weight is 63-65 lbs. Izzy's weight is 60-62 lbs. Princess at a year old is going about 80 lbs.
Height: Dogs 22-24 inches (56-61 cm.) Bitches 21-23 inches (53-58 cm.)
Weight: Dogs 60-75 lbs (27-34 kg.) Bitches 55-70 lbs (25-32 kg.)
**Some males can grow to 100 lbs or more. Duke's weight goes between 90-92 lbs. Millie's weight is a good, solid 75 lbs.
Roxie's weight is 63-65 lbs. Izzy's weight is 60-62 lbs. Princess at a year old is going about 80 lbs.
Health Problems:
Prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, PRA and eye disorders. A reputable breeder will guarantee their pups against those issues.
Prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, PRA and eye disorders. A reputable breeder will guarantee their pups against those issues.
Living Conditions:
**Labrador Retrievers will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are moderately active indoors and will do best
with at least an average-sized yard.
**Labrador Retrievers will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are moderately active indoors and will do best
with at least an average-sized yard.
Exercise:
Labrador Retrievers are energetic dogs, delighted to work and play hard. They need a lot of exercise. Labs are big eaters and
need regular exercise and moderate rations to avoid a tendency to become overweight.
Life Expectancy:
About 10-12 years. However, some of our Labs have lived to be 15 years old.
Labrador Retrievers are energetic dogs, delighted to work and play hard. They need a lot of exercise. Labs are big eaters and
need regular exercise and moderate rations to avoid a tendency to become overweight.
Life Expectancy:
About 10-12 years. However, some of our Labs have lived to be 15 years old.
Grooming:
**The smooth, short-haired, double coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush regularly with a firm, bristle brush, paying attention
to the undercoat. Bathe or dry shampoo only when necessary. Labs are average shedders.
**The smooth, short-haired, double coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush regularly with a firm, bristle brush, paying attention
to the undercoat. Bathe or dry shampoo only when necessary. Labs are average shedders.
Origin:
Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Originally
from Newfoundland, Canada, the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore.
Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts
were honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because of their gentle loving disposition, the highly
trainable Labrador also excels in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dogs for the disabled. The breed is also an
outstanding obedience and field trial competitor.
Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Originally
from Newfoundland, Canada, the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore.
Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts
were honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because of their gentle loving disposition, the highly
trainable Labrador also excels in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dogs for the disabled. The breed is also an
outstanding obedience and field trial competitor.
Group: Gun Dog, AKC Sporting
Recognition: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CCR, APRI, ACR (Just don't ask me what all of those mean.)
Recognition: CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC, CCR, APRI, ACR (Just don't ask me what all of those mean.)
| The Wood Ranch 6786 County Road DD Mineral Point, WI 53565 608-967-2334 candy@woodlabradors.com |
If you are interested in breeding your female to Duke or Redford here
are some things you will need to know:
1. All females must be current on their immunizations. If you chose to
bring your female here, she should have the Bordetella immunization and
be tested for Brucellosis as well. We require documentation.
2. All females must be registered with the AKC and a copy of pedigree is
required and kept on file at The Wood Ranch.
3. We strongly recommend a Canine Ovulation test from your vet to know
when your dog is in "standing heat" and ready to accept the stud.
4. While most females accept the stud, occasionally artificial
insemination is a better choice. Our veterinary offers this service for an
additional fee of $68.
5. Stud fee for Duke is $600.
6. Stud fee for Redford is $400.
are some things you will need to know:
1. All females must be current on their immunizations. If you chose to
bring your female here, she should have the Bordetella immunization and
be tested for Brucellosis as well. We require documentation.
2. All females must be registered with the AKC and a copy of pedigree is
required and kept on file at The Wood Ranch.
3. We strongly recommend a Canine Ovulation test from your vet to know
when your dog is in "standing heat" and ready to accept the stud.
4. While most females accept the stud, occasionally artificial
insemination is a better choice. Our veterinary offers this service for an
additional fee of $68.
5. Stud fee for Duke is $600.
6. Stud fee for Redford is $400.
What to look for in a reputable breeder:
Q. Does the breeder offer a written health guarantee?
A. Wood Labradors offers a 26 month health guarantee.
Q. Is the breeder breeding for the same things you want in a pup?
A. Wood Labradors breeds for family dogs and hunting dogs. Most of our pups come from strong hunting
and field championships in the background.
Q. Does the breeder have both parents on site?
A. Wood Labradors has both the sires, Duke and Redford, and the mother of our personal litters.
Q. Does your breeder offer references:?
A. Wood Labradors will furnish you with references upon request. Also, see our Testimony page.
Q. Does the breeder have post sale follow up?
A. Wood Labradors will be here 7 days a week to answer your questions after taking your pup home.
These are just a few of the many things that Wood Labrador offers with their pups. Call or email us anytime with your
questions or comments.
Q. Does the breeder offer a written health guarantee?
A. Wood Labradors offers a 26 month health guarantee.
Q. Is the breeder breeding for the same things you want in a pup?
A. Wood Labradors breeds for family dogs and hunting dogs. Most of our pups come from strong hunting
and field championships in the background.
Q. Does the breeder have both parents on site?
A. Wood Labradors has both the sires, Duke and Redford, and the mother of our personal litters.
Q. Does your breeder offer references:?
A. Wood Labradors will furnish you with references upon request. Also, see our Testimony page.
Q. Does the breeder have post sale follow up?
A. Wood Labradors will be here 7 days a week to answer your questions after taking your pup home.
These are just a few of the many things that Wood Labrador offers with their pups. Call or email us anytime with your
questions or comments.
Lab 101
1. Great Britain - Country of origin
2. 1800 - Date of origin
3. Legs: powerful hindquarters,
straight forelegs
4. Temperament: gentle, loyal,
intelligent, good with children
5. Head: broad, with pronounced stop
muzzle or medium length
6. Ears: Hang close to the head, set low
and far back
7. Body: Deep, broad chest, short level
back, wide loins
8. Tail: medium length, thickly covered,
with no feathering
Dogs are pets. Labs are family.
1. Great Britain - Country of origin
2. 1800 - Date of origin
3. Legs: powerful hindquarters,
straight forelegs
4. Temperament: gentle, loyal,
intelligent, good with children
5. Head: broad, with pronounced stop
muzzle or medium length
6. Ears: Hang close to the head, set low
and far back
7. Body: Deep, broad chest, short level
back, wide loins
8. Tail: medium length, thickly covered,
with no feathering
Dogs are pets. Labs are family.