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Retriever (Labrador) Breed Standard
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A Breed Standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance of a breed and ensures that the
breed is fit for function. Absolute soundness is essential. Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions
or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health, welfare or soundness of this breed. From time to time certain
conditions or exaggerations may be considered to have the potential to affect dogs in some breeds adversely, and judges and breeders are
requested to refer to the Kennel Club website for details of any such current issues. If a feature or quality is desirable it should only
be present in the right measure.
To view photos of this breed please visit the Kennel Club Picture Library
INTERIM (Breed Standard under review until June 2009)
General Appearance
Strongly built, short-coupled, very active; broad in skull; broad and deep through chest and ribs; broad and
strong over loins and hindquarters.
Characteristics
Good-tempered, very agile (which precludes excessive body weight or substance). Excellent nose, soft mouth; keen
love of water. Adaptable, devoted companion.
Temperament
Intelligent, keen and biddable, with a strong will to please. Kindly nature, with no trace of aggression or undue
shyness.
Head and Skull
Skull broad with defined stop; clean-cut without fleshy cheeks. Jaws of medium length, powerful not snipy. Nose wide,
nostrils well developed.
Eyes
Medium size, expressing intelligence and good temper; brown or hazel.
Ears
Not large or heavy, hanging close to head and set rather far back.
Mouth
Jaws and teeth strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and
set square to the jaws.
Neck
Clean, strong, powerful, set into well placed shoulders.
Forequarters
Shoulders long and sloping. Forelegs well boned and straight from elbow to ground when viewed from either front or
side.
Body
Chest of good width and depth, with well sprung barrel ribs - this effect not to be produced by carrying excessive weight.
Level topline. Loins wide, short-coupled and strong.
Hindquarters
Well developed, not sloping to tail; well turned stifle. Hocks well let down, cowhocks highly undesirable.
Feet
Round, compact; well arched toes and well developed pads.
Tail
Distinctive feature, very thick towards base, gradually tapering towards tip, medium length, free from feathering, but clothed
thickly all round with short, thick, dense coat, thus giving ‘rounded’ appearance described as ‘Otter’ tail. May be carried gaily but
should not curl over back.
Gait/Movement
Free, covering adequate ground; straight and true in front and rear.
Coat
Distinctive feature, short dense without wave or feathering, giving fairly hard feel to the touch; weather-resistant undercoat.
Colour
Wholly black, yellow or liver/chocolate. Yellows range from light cream to red fox. Small white spot on chest permissible.
Size
Ideal height at withers: dogs: 56-57 cms (22-221/2 ins); bitches: 55-56 cms (211/2-22 ins).
Faults
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be
regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog, and on the dog’s ability to
perform its traditional work.
Note
Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.
Last Updated - January 2009
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.Иногда танцуем фристайл.Любит природу 
,а от чего(если не секрет)?А родственников очень хочется найти!!
? А эти щенки внуки её суки и наши дети, так что они тоже ваши
дальние родственники 
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