Silver Labrador Retriever
Silver Labrador Retriever
Silver Labrador Retriever

History

In the 1830s, the 10th Earl of Home and his nephews the 5th Duke of Buccleuch and Lord John Scott,[3][4] had imported progenitors of the breed from Newfoundland to Europe for use as gundogs. Another early advocate of these Newfoundland dogs, or Labrador Retrievers as they later became known, was the 2nd Earl of Malmesbury who bred them for their expertise in waterfowling

Care and Health

It is a healthy breed with relatively few major problems. Notable issues related to health and well-being include inherited disorders and obesity (most are missing all or parts of the POMC gene).

Fun Fact

They generally stay on the scent until they find it. Navies, military forces and police forces use them as detection dogs to track down smugglers, thieves, terrorists and black marketers.

Good For

Therapy dog, search and rescue

Attributes

kind, pleasant, outgoing and tractable nature

Traits

Size large, short Fur, sheds a lot, high energy.

The Cutest Silver Labrador Retrievers on Pet Parade

  • Sugar
  • Serenity
  • Nugget
  • Rosie
  • Athena
  • Chesney
  • Willow
  • Gus
  • Ziva
  • Beckett
  • Ryder
  • Grace
  • Iggy
  • This one is Hendrix
  • Luna
  • Rosie
  • Hazy
  • Rosie
  • Harper
  • Bronco
  • River
  • RIP Storm
  • Brutus
  • Louie
  • Ziva
  • polly
  • Bow
  • Maggie
  • Sapphire