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The British Labrador

One of the most popular family dogs is the British Labrador retriever. These Labs are ideal for the family because they have a loving nature and are easily trained.

Labradors are renowned for their loyalty and friendliness, but it should not be forgotten that the breed is split into various types. Among the Labrador breed you have both British and American Labs, and there are differences between the two.

Physically, the British Labrador is both slimmer and shorter than the American. British Labs are also renowned as having finer features than American ones. They also have superior smell, making them the favoured gaming dog.

British Labrador

Both the American and British Labs have quite different temperaments. Though both are renowned as friendly dogs, breeding has produced differences.

The American Lab, having been bred for hunting, tends to be bigger, stronger and more aggressive than its British cousin. The British Lab has been bred to become a good retriever, especially for wild fowl hunters, which has turned them into good swimmers.

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Many hunters prefer to use a Brit dog because they are calmer and not as easily agitated as their American counterparts, and can remain static longer.

They can also be trained earlier because they mature more quickly than American Labs. And because of their less excitable nature, British Labs are a great dog for all ages.

The calmness associated with the British variety has seen it become the preferred pet of Lab lovers.

Their placidness, and the ability to train them at an early age, means they are the ideal pet for the young family.

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