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Labrador Retriever
Country of Origin: Canada
Common Nicknames: Lab, Labrador
Classification and Breed Standards:
FCI: Group 8 Section 1 #122 Stds
AKC: Sporting Stds
ANKC: Group 3 (Gun dogs) Stds
CKC: Group 1 – Sporting Dogs Stds
KC (UK): Gun Dog Stds
NZKC: Gun Dog Stds
UKC: Gun Dog Stds
The Labrador Retriever (also Labrador or Lab for short), is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog (by registered ownership) in the world – including both the United States and the United Kingdon – a position held since 1991. It is also the most popular breed of assistance dog in the United States, Australia and many other countries, as well as being widely used by police and other official bodies for their detection and working abilities.
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