The Labrador Retriever is a beloved dog breed known for its friendly, outgoing, eager-to-please temperament and short, dense coat. Classified as a sporting breed, the Labrador Retriever is a large dog with an average weight of 55-80 pounds and a height of 21.5-24.5 inches.
This breed typically has a 10-12 year life span and requires high amount of exercise per day. As for grooming needs, the Labrador Retriever has low grooming requirements.
In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at the Labrador Retriever’s personality traits, exercise and grooming needs, as well as common health issues associated with the breed.
Labrador Retriever Breed Information
Breed Group: sporting
Average Weight (lbs): 55-80
Average Height (in): 21.5-24.5
Life Expectancy (years): 10-12
Daily Sleep: 12-14 hours
Size: large
Labrador Retriever Appearance
Coat Type: short, dense
Coat Colors: black, yellow, chocolate
Size: large
Labrador Retriever Temperament and Personality
Temperament: friendly, outgoing, eager to please
Trainability: eager to please, highly trainable, responds well to praise
Exercise Needs: high
Grooming Needs: low
Labrador Retriever Health
Common Health Issues: hip and elbow dysplasia, exercise-induced collapse, obesity
To learn more about this breed, visit our Dog Breeds category.
