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Labradors as a breed originated in Newfoundland, Canada, not England. They were initially known as St. John's dogs before being imported to England where they were developed further into the Labrador Retriever breed that we know today.
Labrador retrievers originated in what is now Newfoundland in Canada. They were bred into their modern form in England, but there are distinctive-looking lines from America and Australia as well.
Despite its name, Labradors come from Newfoundland of Canada, but since there is already another breed called Newfoundland, it is named after a location which is very close to its place of origin - Labrador!
Canada But either way, Labrador in Canada is not connected with the dog.
Yes, the Labrador Retriever originated in Newfoundland, but since there was already a Newfoundland named dog, it was named after the sea Labrador. The dog was named this by the sea in which the men who bred the dog worked in.
The area of Canada is spelled Labrador (as is the name of the retriever dog).
Labrador Retriever are originally from Newfoundland (Canada)
Labrador Retrievers originated in Canada. However, most of the breed development happened in England.
Labrador retrievers originated in Newfoundland, Canada.
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The Labrador Retriever gets its name from the Labrador Sea, which is situated near Newfoundland in Canada where the breed originated. The breed was initially known as the St. John's dog, but the name was later changed to Labrador Retriever to emphasize its place of origin.