Labrador Retriever — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Labrador Retriever — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Labrador Retriever originates in Great Britain and is classified by the FCI in Group 8 (Retrievers, Flushing dogs), Section 1 (Retrievers).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC height at the withers is 22½ to 24½ inches for dogs and 21½ to 23½ inches for bitches; the FCI ideal height is 56 to 57 cm (males) and 54 to 56 cm (females).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC weight is 65 to 80 pounds for dogs and 55 to 70 pounds for bitches.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is short, straight and very dense, with a distinctive weather-resistant texture.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are black, yellow and chocolate (liver); yellow ranges from fox-red to light cream.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The described temperament is good-tempered, very agile and devoted.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC disqualifies any deviation from the prescribed height and a thoroughly pink or unpigmented nose.