Black Yellow

Breeding Labradors for the Best of the Breed

When breeding Labradors there are afew things that you should be aware of.Especially if you want to breed dog show quality Labradors. The goal of breeding Labradors, or any dog, is for the puppy to have the ideal characteristics for which you are looking.But if you don't know which characteristics are the most favorable in Labrador dogs you won't know which dogs to breed. Learning these traits will help you to be a successful breeder of Labradors. It could make all the difference in winning that first place ribbon at any dog show.

There are certain variations of the Labrador breed that would be actually be penalized in a dog show. For instance, the Labrador retriever could be one. The retriever is a medium built dog and does not make a good show dog due to its features.And so are dogs that are leggy tall dogs, or long dogs, or cloddy dogs, or the weedy light dogs. These will all earn penalties in the dog shows as they are contradictory to the proportionate and sturdy build of the ideal Labrador.

Certain anatomical characteristics are important when breeding Labradors. Ideally, the Labrador’s head should include a broad snout, clean cheeks, powerful muzzle, and, white teeth.The dog's nose color can be varied, just like the dog's color. The nostrils should be wide and open. They should have eyes that are triangular-shaped and are kind.The ears should be in a triangular shape and short and should drop down.

The key to breeding Labradors is to look for a favorable temperament.At a dog show this is impressive to judges.  Labrador retrievers are eager to please and they are also very outgoing and friendly animals.  Labradors are also quite intelligent.When evaluating Labradors at a dog show judges look for these characteristics.

The colors that Labradors can be are chocolate, yellow, and black.Though yellow dogs may vary in shades of color it is not preferrable and neither are white spots on the chest. You might be please to note that the Judges do not give any penalties if a Labrador has white hairs due to aging and scarring.

Labradors who are bred to a specific weight and height are what judges look for. They are looking to see that the height and weight is typical of Labradors.For males the height should be no more than twety-four and half inches tall. Male Labradors should weigh 65-80 pounds.Female Labradors are generally not taller than twenty-three and a half inches.Fifty-five to seventy pounds is the ideal weight for a female dog.

It is important to be aware of dog show criteria when you are breeding Labradors. To achieve the desired outcome certain characteristics and traits must be bred.  Breeding Labradors can be a challenge, but it can be very rewarding if you are successful and achieve your goals.

Wiz Khalifa – Black And Yellow [Official Music Video]