Labradors are an extremely popular breed of dogs. There are many reasons for this, first of all the surprisingly friendly and sincere character of the representatives of this breed, as well as the external attractiveness. Characteristics of the Labrador dog include such qualities of the breed as mobility, strong attachment to the owners, love for children and peace-loving disposition.
Features and characteristics of the breed
Labradors were originally bred as hunting dogs . From their ancestors large Newfoundland dogs they inherited a strong physique, activity, mobility and agility. The domesticated representatives of this breed retained an excellent hunting instinct and a special soft grab for the game to feed its owner. If you want to have a dog at the same time for home and for hunting, then the Labrador will be the best choice.
The main characteristics of the Labrador breed include:
- Friendliness and cheerfulness . Labrador is ready to make friends and play with any person. Especially he is attached to children, because they, like mischievous dogs, love moving and noisy games. Labradors completely deprived of aggression, they are completely unaccustomed to fearfulness or fear of the unknown. Unusual things or unfamiliar people cause in them a mischievous curiosity and a desire to play. These dogs suffer a lot of loneliness and forced inaction. If you leave the dog alone for a long time, she can leave the house, escaping from anguish.
- Optimism, energy and goodwill . This dog is extremely playful, he is always waiting or looking for adventure. With proper and timely education, the energy of labradors can be used in various directions. This breed is unlikely to be suitable for guards, but an assistant from it will come out wonderful. He is firmly attached to his master and is distinguished by his devotion and willingness to help.
- A natural mind and excellent ingenuity . Representatives of this breed occupy the 7th place among service dogs in intelligence. And in combination with the desire to make friends and please the master, this gives excellent results in the upbringing. Labradors are amazingly amenable to training, which is explained by their innate intelligence, complaisant character and unique ability to become attached to people. It is very important to start teaching and training the dog in time, since without the notion of a master's order and discipline, it can turn into an extremely mischievous and disobedient beast.
With the maintenance and upbringing of a Labrador, it is important to remember that for these dogs great importance is a high level of mobility. With the dog you have to walk a lot and play actively, only from the heart of running the pet can be calm at home, otherwise pranks on his part can not be avoided.
Labrador and retriever are related breeds having a common origin. Characteristics of rocks by external characteristics and behavioral factors are largely identical. Golden retrievers are distinguished by the same friendliness, playfulness, ingenuity and truly gigantic patience. They are easy to learn, they are excellent for training, active, cheerful and mobile. Retrievers, like labradors, are patient with children. They are good nannies, guides and helpers for people with disabilities.
Training and education
Another characteristic of the Labrador is its memory, with the training of dogs of this breed can use up to 300 teams. In principle, without special need for training can be limited to the standard set of commands. Excellent intellect, ingenuity and natural kindness make Labradors the best nurses, guides, assistants
Children and adolescents in Labrador can last up to 3 years of age, up to the point when they themselves become parents. For this reason, you should not wait for growing up and begin to train a dog from six months of age. Even 3-month-old puppies are already capable of perceiving the simplest commands. Labradors can bring any items, turn on and off the light.
Educating Labradors and Retrievers is best entrusted to a specialist. For this breed, several programs have been developed which, at the choice of the host, can be applied during training. At home, you should try as much as possible and more often to load the dog with tasks, this will serve as a fun game for them and will enable them to expend their irrepressible energy.