Labrador Retriever - Black Puppies for Sale

Country of Origin:

Canada

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Breed Characteristics

Average Size: Medium

Average Lifespan: 11-13 years

Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes

Registry: aca,akc

Activity Level: high

Shedding Level: high

Grooming Level: low

Trainability: high

Good For Novice Owners: high

Adaptability: high

Prey Drive: low

Watchdog: aware

Breed Information

Overview

Black Labs are renowned for their patience. They wait for their hunting human in the field, and they wait for the kids’ school bus, too. They’re enormously playful and loyal to boot. Labradors make phenomenal family dogs because of these attributes, but need a little training or their playfulness can take over. Black Labs are also immensely curious, and will investigate when something intrigues them. Their curiosity will often lead to a chase, in the case of squirrels, but they’ll be at a loss once the quarry is captured. After all, they’re retrievers, not hunters - they have a very gentle muzzle designed for retrieval.

Black Labrador Retrievers, or just Black Labs, are a common coat color variation of one of the most popular dog breeds. The Black Labrador Retriever is not necessarily a separate dog breed. Black Labs are still Labrador Retrievers; they just have a distinct coat color that is a specifically-bred characteristic.

Like other Labrador Retrievers, Black Labs are energetic, playful, and affectionate dogs that make great family companions. They’re also one of the dog breeds that make great service dogs and can be found working as guide dogs, police dogs, military dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, and more.

Temperament

Although they are active and energetic dogs, Labs are also known for their gentleness and patience with other family members. Well-socialized Black Labs tend to get along well with just about everyone including children, other dogs, pets, and even strangers. They are considered one of the kid-friendly dog breeds. As one of the most affectionate dog breeds, Black Labs thrive on attention, especially from their favorite humans. They are happiest when they are spending time with their families and receiving affection and attention from them. It’s usually a bonus if they also get to be active and play while doing it.

Did You Know?

Black Labrador Retrievers came before the also-popular Chocolate Lab. All modern Chocolate Labs can be traced back to three Black Labs in the 1880s. A Black Labrador Retriever named “Blind of Arden” was the first dog to appear on the cover of Life magazine. It was the December issue of 1938.