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About the Labrador Retriever |
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History
The Labrador Retriever originated in the early19th century in the Newfoundland. It was originally used as a retriever before it became more commonly used as a gundog. As a retriever it would be trained to jump off fishing boats, take hold of the fishing nets in its mouth and hauling them to waiting men on the shore.
The Labrador Retriever arrived in Britain in the mid 19th century on-board fishing boats bound for Poole harbour.
Because of its soft mouth and natural ability in water the Labrador Retriever became a very popular and valuable gundog to sportsmen who would use it to catch wild-fowl.
This animal is also an impressive sniffer dog and is often used by the Police Force for detecting drugs. Because of its temperament it also makes an impressive guide dog.
The Labrador Retriever as a pet
The Labrador Retriever is a patient and intelligent animal that loves water. It is very dependable and easy to please. It is well suited to a family life and loves children and other pets. It is easy to train and needs plenty of exercise. |
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Height:
54-57cms
Weight:
25-34kg
Lifespan:
12-14 yrs |
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Colour:
black, yellow or chocolate |
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Coat:
dense, short and hard to the touch with a weather resistant undercoat |
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Lawrence Slicker
Large Original
Original firm pin slicker for coarse and tangled hair, hardwood handle.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £4.00
Dollar price: $5.80 |
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Lawrence Shedder
Standard Size
Serrated stainless steel blade removes dead and loose hair.
Made in England |
Sterling price: £5.50
Dollar price: $7.97 |
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Braun-Wettberg Brush
Pure Bristle Standard
Using only pure bristle with a pneumatic rubber pad. All wood from managed forests. Made in Germany |
Sterling price: £6.25
Dollar price: $9.06 |
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Spratts Comb
No.72
22mm medium tooth comb. Made from solid brass with heavy duty chrome plating. Made in Sheffield, England |
Sterling price: £6.50
Dollar price: $9.42 |
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Mars Stripper
Coarse Tooth
The Mars 329 coarse tooth stripper, woth Bubinga wooden handle and stainless steel blade. Made in Germany |
Sterling price: £10.00
Dollar price: $14.50 |
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Grooming your Labrador Retriever
Grooming requirements: Brushing should be carried out daily, or a least twice a week, followed by a hand and finger massage.
Tools required:
Slicker, or bristle brush and shedder for removing loose hair
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