Labrador Retriever
A.K.A. :Labrador, Lab
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Good with other dogs
Watchdog ability
Energetic
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Playful
Affectionate
Good with other pets
Good with children
Good with strangers
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Overview: | The Labrador Retriever is probably America's favorite dog. He is playful (well into his adult years) and is often seen as a lifelong friend. |
Breed Group: | Sporting |
Weight (lbs): | male: 65-80, female: 55-70 |
Height (in): | male: 22-24, female: 21-23 |
Colors: | Solid black, yellow, or chocolate. |
Coat: | It should be short, straight and very dense, giving a fairly hard feeling to the hand. The Labrador should have a soft, weather-resistant undercoat. A slight wave down the back is permissible. |
Character: | Labrador Retrievers are obedient, sociable, and affectionate. Loyal dogs, they have a very playful nature ' even into adulthood. |
Temperament: | This breed gets along well with children, other dogs, and most household pets. They are not considered to be great watch dogs, however. |
Care: | The Labrador Retriever requires weekly brushing, though twice weekly brushing is needed during times of shedding. |
Training: | This breed learns very quickly and is always eager to please. Training is quite easy. |
Activity: | The Labrador Retriever can easily adapt to the exercise level of your family, but actually needs a lot of exercise, including long walks and field sports. |
Country of Origin: | Canada |
Health Issue: | This breed is prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy, and other eye disorders. |
Life Expectancy: | 10-12 |
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English Lab puppy

Labrador Retriever
Female, 9 Weeks Old
USA CALIENTE, CA, USA
Date listed: 08/01/2025
Pretty AKC dark yellow Labrador Retriever puppy, she is very outgoing, playful and smart. Jenny has had her 1st puppy shot, wormed, & has a 2 year...
FoxRed Labrador Retriever GooseAKC

Labrador Retriever
Male, 4 Weeks Old
USA BUFFALO, NY, USA
Date listed: 07/31/2025
Goose is a FoxRed American Labrador retriever 4 weeks old he is a playful pup with everyone but when he's done play he finds a spot away from the action and goes to sleep. They...
Goldie
Labrador Retriever
Male, 5 Weeks Old
USA WEST CONCORD, MN, USA
Date listed: 07/31/2025
male yellow lab puppy purebred with AKC papers dew claws removed, wormed, vaccinated, family raised youtu.be/6oxBgHuCuuw
Chocolate Lab Puppy

Labrador Retriever
Female, 14 Weeks Old
USA ALDERPOINT, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/31/2025
Female, born 4/20, so now 14 weeks old. Purebred and we have paperwork for the parents though we did not register the litter. So snuggly, obediant, and smart! Her parents are...
Labrador Retriever Adult

Labrador Retriever
Male, 2 Years 8 Months Old
USA SYRACUSE, IN, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
This is Tucker, a white Labrador Retriever. He weighs about 90 pounds and is about 2 1/2 years old. Tucker is doggy door trained!
AKC lab puppy

Labrador Retriever
Female, 6 Weeks Old
USA DODGEVILLE, WI, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
Female fox red lab puppy. Declaws removed, dewormed, puppy vax and vet checked. Both parents on site for inspection. Both parents are great family dogs with gentle demeanors
AKC lab puppy

Labrador Retriever
Female, 6 Weeks Old
USA DODGEVILLE, WI, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
Female lab puppy. Declaws removed, dewormed, puppy vax and vet checked. Both parents on site for inspection. Both parents are great family dogs with gentle demeanors
AKC lab puppy

Labrador Retriever
Female, 6 Weeks Old
USA DODGEVILLE, WI, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
Female lab puppy. Declaws removed, dewormed, puppy vax and vet checked. Both parents on site for inspection. Both parents are great family dogs with gentle demeanors
Female AKC lab puppy

Labrador Retriever
Female, 6 Weeks Old
USA DODGEVILLE, WI, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
Female lab puppy. Declaws removed, dewormed, puppy vax and vet checked. Both parents on site for inspection. Both parents are great family dogs with gentle demeanors
Male fox red lab puppy

Labrador Retriever
Male, 6 Weeks Old
USA DODGEVILLE, WI, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
Male fox red puppy. Declaws removed, dewormed, puppy vax and vet checked. Both parents on site for inspection. Both parents are great family dogs with gentle demeanors
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AKC Chocolate Labrador Retriever

Labrador Retriever
Male, Adult
USA PEKIN, IL, USA
Date listed: 07/08/2025
UTD vaccines Neutered House broken Freddie is super great with kids and other dogs and is a gentle giant . He loves playing fetch and is obsessed with bones and toys. I am...
Pepper - Labrador Retriever (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Labrador Retriever
Female, Senior
USA Clovis, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever (short coat). PLEASE DO NOT ASK ABOUT AVAILABILITY OR EMAIL THROUGH PETFINDER or ADOPT-A-PET - WE CANNOT RESPOND - READ THE PROCESS BELOW. If...
A775187 - Labrador Retriever (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Labrador Retriever
Female, Adult
USA Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever (medium coat).
KIT KAT - Labrador Retriever (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Labrador Retriever
Female, Young
USA Aurora, CO, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever (medium coat). Meet Kit Kat. This chocolate lab is looking for a forever home who understands the magic of patience and time. Time to warm up at her...
COLA - Labrador Retriever (short coat) Dog For Adoption

Labrador Retriever
Female, Adult
USA Houston, TX, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever (short coat).
A601431 - Labrador Retriever (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Labrador Retriever
Male, Baby
USA Modesto, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever (medium coat).
RUDDER - Labrador Retriever (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Labrador Retriever
Female, Adult
USA West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever (medium coat).
BEAU - Labrador Retriever (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Labrador Retriever
Male, Adult
USA San Martin, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever (medium coat).
KODA - Labrador Retriever (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Labrador Retriever
Male, Adult
USA San Martin, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever (medium coat).
Sweet Pea - Labrador Retriever / Great Pyrenees Dog For Adoption

Labrador Retriever
Female, Baby
USA Salinas, CA, USA
Date listed: 07/30/2025
Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever / Great Pyrenees. Hi, my name is Sweet Pea! I was a stray in Monterey when the SPCA rescued me. I would love to snuggle with you and give you lots of...
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