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Labrador Retriever
拉布拉多
The world's most popular family dog — reliable, food-motivated, and easy to train, but needs real exercise to avoid boredom weight gain.
- Origin
- Canada
- Lifespan
- 10-12 years
- Weight
- 25-36 kg
- Height
- 55-62 cm
- Kids
- Good with kids
- Temperament
- Outgoing
Trainability
Shedding
Exercise needs
Care notes
- Brush weekly; daily during the two annual blowouts
- At least 60-90 minutes of exercise daily
- Watch food portions: Labs easily gain weight
Common health concerns
- Hip & elbow dysplasia
- Obesity
- Exercise-induced collapse
- Ear infections
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