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Labrador Retrievers are great family dogs that come in four colors.
The Silver labs are not shown here but are grey-ish brown.
This next bit is from www.dogbreedinfo.com
"The Labrador Retriever is a solid, muscular dog, slightly longer than tall, with a short, hard, easy-care, water-resistant
double coat that does not have any waves and comes in solid black, yellow, or chocolate. There is also said to be a rare silver
or gray color that is referred to by the AKC as a shade of chocolate. This color is controversial and some claim it is a Weimeriner
cross, while others say it is a true mutation. The Labrador has a broad head, thick nose, scissors bite and a pronounced stop.
Its muzzle is fairly wide and its neck is powerful. The eyes are chestnut or hazel with an intelligent expression. The medium-sized
ears are pendant. The otter tail is strong, thick near the body then tapering, and completely covered with hair. Its limbs
have good bone structure. The webbed feet aid in swimming.
Temperament
The Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and
high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent,
reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need
to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. Some may be reserved with strangers unless very well
socialized as puppies. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. The smooth, short-haired,
double coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush regularly with a firm, bristle brush, paying attention to the undercoat. Bathe
or dry shampoo only when necessary. These dogs are average shedders."
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