Description Of A Labrador Retriever: Part 1
The head of a Labrador Retriever is one of the breed's most distinguishing characteristics. It should not remind you of any other breed. If it reminds you of a Coonhound, a Great Dane or some kind of Terrier, then it is not a correct Labrador head. The Lab has a fairly broad back skull and a nice stop. The stop connects the skull to the muzzle, and the eyes are set into the stop. The skull and muzzle run on practically parallel planes. The head should not have big, heavy, apple cheeks or flews that are too pendulous. The head should have a neat, clean appearance unlike the sloppy or drooling look that is appropriate for a Saint Bernard. The muzzle should be strong and never snipey looking. The nose should be wide with well-developed nostrils, for that keen sense of smell. A Labrador should have what is called a "scissors bite," where the top front teeth come down right over (actually touching) the bottom front teeth, just as the blades of a pair of scissors cross each other to cut something. A level bite, where the top and bottom meet at exactly the same place, is acceptable but not desirable. Labradors should have full dentition and should not be overshot or undershot, where there is a gap of one-eighth to one-quarter inch or more between the top and bottom jaw. Either of these conditions or a wry mouth (crooked jaw) would make it harder for the dog to carry game. However, if your dog is a family pet, it probably will not matter if his bite is not perfect. He will probably never miss a meal. |
Sponsored Ads:Related Articles:
Golden Retriever / Feeding Your Golden Retriever Articles / The Collie Dog. Dogs / Small Dog Breeds / Brussels Griffon Dog Breed Dogs / Small Dog Breeds / Dandie Dinmont Terrier Dog Breed Dogs / Dalmatian Dogs / Physical Traits Of A Standard Dalmatian Dogs / Small Dog Breeds / Yorkshire Terrier Dog Breed Dogs / Poodle Dogs / Poodles Are Remarkable Dogs / Did You Know That Your Dog Would Absolutely Love A Massage? Dogs / Dalmatian Dogs / Dalmatian History Dogs / Labrador Retriever Dogs / Training The Intelligent Labrador'S Retriever Dogs / Dog Psychology / Understanding Your Dog'S Hearing Dogs / Dog Diseases / Mouth & Tooth Disorders: Drooling, Reluctance To Chewing, Misaligned Bite Dog Breeds / Thinking Of Adopting Labrador Retriever Puppies? Hypoallergenic Dogs / When To Buy Hypoallergenic Dogs Dogs / Labrador Retriever Dogs / Description Of A Labrador Retriever: Part 3 Also In This Category:
Dogs / Labrador Retriever Dogs - Training The Intelligent Labrador'S Retriever - Protecting Your Labrador Retriever From Ticks & Fleas - Introducing Training To The Young Labrador Retriever - The Labrador Retriever: An Intelligent Working Dog - Taking Care Of Your Labrador'S Feet & Paws - The Labrador Retriever: An Early History - Description Of A Labrador Retriever: Part 3 - Caring For Your Labrador'S Face & Ears - Teaching Your Labrador To Retrieve - Field And Hunting Trials For Your Lab - The Best Search-And-Rescue Dog - Feeding Your Labrador Retriever - The Versatile Dog - Coming To America: A History Recording Of The Labrador Retriever - Finding A Labrador Retriever Currently Online :7 member(s), 27 guest(s): Kevin, SandyPrints, Splash, Sweetlips, TakeItEasy, TemprementalExplosion , Umbrella, Crawler.de, Google, MSN.com, Cobion.com, Slurp Search : |
No comments yet
tainted chemicals fluff insurance spayed intestine people items friendly performance acupuncture allowed shape shops cheap failure panels speaking curly strategy ki jealousy renal eating toes plaque charge chewing spray harvest supervision bred leaves work small collars basis territory pembroke focus arden lead iguana previous laying hand diabetes french tales behavior pull
Categories: Healthy Dog Dog Diets Obedience Training Boxer Holistic Veterinary Responsible Dog Ownership New Dog Owners Top 5 Deadly Canine Diseases Cats Pet Food Hypoallergenic Dogs Pets Dog Breeds Iguanas Golden Retriever Dog Care Reptiles Beekeeping Cat Training Small Dog Breeds Puppy Training Poodle Dogs Pit Bull Dogs Labrador Retriever Dogs Dog Training Dog Toys Dog Supplies Dog Shows Dog Psychology Dog Parasites Dog Nutrition Dog Grooming Dog Food Dog Diseases Dog Collars Dog Behaviour Dalmatian Dogs Dogs Pet Insurance