Research Paper On Labrador Retrievers

Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular breeds in America. A loveable patient, obedient hunter is absolutely irresistible. The labrador’s history dates back as far as 1500’s. Labradors come with many benefits, but they face many health risks. Labrador Retrievers originated in Newfoundland. Newfoundland was heavily populated with small water dogs. The small water dogs bred with the Newfoundland breed and produced St. John’s water dog, another name for the famous labrador we know today (The Labrador Retriever, 9/28/15). The St. John’s water dog was produced to assist fishermen to retrieve fish that fell off the fishers hook (Schleg-koffer, 2013). St. John’s water dogs were traded across the western area like Great Britain and United States around 1800’s. There, they gained the title Labrador Retriever (Labrador Retriever Guide, 9/28/15). As the breed stayed in the western region, their sense of smell further developed. As a result, labradors became popular for its sharp sense of smell (Schleg-koffer, 2013). By having such a keen sense of smell, hunters favored labradors. Because their noses are incredibly strong; labradors can also be used as police dogs (Labrador Retriever Guide, 9/28/15). Labradors are not only used for manual labor, but

Parasites such as roundworms, tapeworms and heartworms can easily affect Labradors (Dunbar, 1998). Vaccinations will prevent these worms from infecting them. Various diseases can affect labradors, Canine elbow dysplasia and Canine hip dysplasia are two common diseases they face (The Labrador Retriever Guide, 9/28/15). Elbow dysplasia is when the elbow fails to unite with the humerus; this disease is similar to canine hip dysplasia. Canine hip displasia is when the ball and pelvis hip socket do not fit properly (The Labrador Retriever, 9/28/15). Both of these diseases are hereditary in this breed, hence there is a high chance older labradors will be affected by these