Labrador Retriever - Yellow 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

These dogs are patient and kind when faced with energetic young ones. That’s not to say that they’re couch potatoes - on the contrary, Yellow Labs are immensely energetic. They don’t usually let their need for activity affect their good natures, and remain boisterous in their reactions but never aggressive.

There is a reason that year after year, the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular dog breeds in the United States. The history of the Labrador Retriever dates back to the early 1800s in Newfoundland, just off the Atlantic coast of Canada.

Today's Lab is a product of the breed being imported to England by the First and Second Dukes of Malmesbury and the 5th and 6th Dukes of Buccleuch as Water Fowl Retrievers. Had these families not played a vital part in the continuation of the breed, the loving and affectionate Labs we have all grown to love may not exist today.

The first recognized Yellow Labrador Retriever was born in 1899. One of the friendliest breeds out there, Yellow Labs are great companions and love to be a part of the family. While the color yellow is part of their namesake, their coats range from fawn or cream to butterscotch or a deep golden hue.

Coming into popularity during the mid-20th century, the Yellow Labrador Retriever has been a staple for hunters and family homes alike ever since. As one of the world’s favorite pets and consistently one of the most popular dog breeds, they’re also known for being popular guide dogs, service dogs, search and rescue dogs, hunting dogs, and, of course, loving companion breeds.

Temperament

Yellow Labs bond closely with their families and thrive on attention and affection from them. Labrador Retrievers are also known as one of the kid-friendly dog breeds. When well-socialized and trained, these dogs tend to get along well with children, other dogs, and other pets. They can have a high prey drive. They may still chase pets outside of the family, but they tend to do well with animals they have been raised and socialized with. There are differences among individual dogs, but this is one of the reasons Labs are considered one of the best dog breeds for cats. Although they will often bark to alert you, they also tend to be open and friendly to meeting strangers and making new friends. After all, they love to play, so they tend to be happy with having more friends to play with who can also give them attention.

Did You Know?

One of the facts about Labrador Retrievers is that it was traditional in Newfoundland for every fishing boat to have a Labrador Retriever. They would help retrieve the fish and fishing nets as they came in off the trawl.