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Yes, labrador retriever is the official breed name (see kennel club breed listings) which is often shortened to 'labrador' or 'lab'

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Is a Lab the same dog as a Labrador retriever?

Yes. Lab is short for Labrador Retriever.


Is a Labrador and a Labrador Retriever the same thing?

Yes, the correct name is Labrador Retriever, but they are often referred to as a Labrador or Lab for short.


How tall is a baby labrador retriever?

Puppies are constantly growing, so this question can't really be answered.


What is the classification of labrador dogs?

they are classified as retriever dogs, in the same family as the golden retriever


How do you tell the difference between a golden retriever and yellow lab puppies?

Labrador puppy's are usually more white.


What is the difference between a labrador and a labrador retriever?

A golden Labrador is just a Labrador with a golden or yellow fur color. It can also mean that that dog is a cross breed between a golden retriever and a Labrador. A Labrador retriever is a lab that retrieves an object such as the game that a hunter shot or a stick or toy that you threw.


What type of tail does a Labrador Retriever have?

A Labrador Retriever has an otter tail.


How many puppies can a labrador retriever have per year?

A Labrador Retriever can have an average of 6 to 8 puppies per litter, and they typically can have 1 to 2 litters per year, depending on the health and breeding practices. Therefore, a female Labrador could potentially have between 6 to 16 puppies in a year. However, responsible breeding practices often recommend limiting the number of litters to ensure the health and well-being of the mother.


Is a Labrador the same as a retriever?

A Labrador is a type of retriever (it's full name being Labrador Retriever). The term 'retriever' is usually used to describe a dog breed that was originally used to describe a breed used for retrieving water fowl. Other breeds of dog with 'retriever' in its name are Golden Retriever, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Curl-Coated Retriever, Flat-Coated Retriever and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.


What are three popular breeds for the species golden retriever?

Afador (Afghan Hound/Labrador Retriever)Labany (Labrador Retriever/Britanny Spaniel)Labralas (Labrador Retriever/Vizsla)


When did the labrador retriever get to the US?

Breeders were attempting to breed the Labrador Retriever in both the US and England at the same time. Labrador Retrievers were officially considered a breed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1917.


When to start feeding labrador retriever puppies?

4-5 weeks some dry food by 6 only dry needed