Lab’Aire

Dog Breed Profile

Lab’Aire History

The Lab’Aire (or LaBarre) is a high-spirited, smart, and outgoing breed of gundog from Belgium. It is descended from the Talbot Hound and was recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1993. The Lab’Aire is a scent hound, which means that its job is basically to follow a scent trail. The Lab’Aire’s ancestors were used by hunters to track rabbits, hare, and deer, as well as foxes and other small game. The tracking ability of these dogs made them ideal companions for houndsmen, who were responsible for keeping hounds active. The Lab’Aire has a square, powerful, muscular body, a wide chest, and a long, thick neck. Its head is long, with a skull that is broad and slightly rounded on top. The muzzle is wide with straight, prominent jaws. The eyes are medium-sized, almond-shaped, and dark brown in color. The ears are long and hang down on the sides. The tail is medium-length, set low, and carried between the legs. The coat is thick and shaggy, with hair that is longer on the neck and chest. The Lab’Aire’s temperament is friendly and affectionate. It is highly intelligent, so it can easily be trained. It likes children, but may not be suitable for families with small children. When properly socialized, the Lab’Aire gets along well with other dogs. The Lab’Aire is very active, and the hounds require daily exercise.

Time of Origin

2000s

Country of Origin

Unknown

Ancestry

Labrador Retriever, Airedale Terrier

Lab’Aire Physical Characteristics

The Lab’Aire is a large, medium-to-large sized breed of dog that originated in Aquitaine and Normandy, France. The breed is one of four breeds of gundog known as the French Pointer. The Catahoula Leopard Dog is also from this area. The dogs of this breed are closely related to the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. The breed is also known as the Catahoula Cur or the Catahoula, but it is also known as the “Catawba” or “Cajun” in Louisiana. (Most other references refer to it as the Cajun Pointer.) The Maremma Sheepdog of Italy also shares the ancestry of the Acadian (French Pointer), along with the Italian Spinone, the Old English Setter, the Gordon Setter, the Brittany Spaniel, and the Newfoundland.

Eye Colors

Hazel, Brown, Amber

Nose Colors

Black, Brown

Coat Colors

Black, Gray, Brown, Fawn

Height Range

Male Height Range: 22 – 24 inches

Female Height Range: 21 – 23 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 65 – 80 lbs

Female Weight Range: 50 – 70 lbs

Lab’Aire Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

10-13 yrs

Lab’Aire Health Concerns

Gastric Torsion, Elbow Dysplasia, Canine Hip Dysplasia, Gastric Dilation Volvulus, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Cataracts

Lab’Aire Temperament and Behaviour

The Lab’Aire is a gentle and affectionate dog that is loyal to its family and typically gets along with children. They are very intelligent and easy to train, and are also very calm. They are a hardworking and docile breed that typically enjoy participating in sports, such as flyball and agility.

Lab’Aire Activity Requirements

Labrador Retrievers were bred as hunting and retrieval dogs, and they love to work. They are intelligent, friendly, and eager to please. Labs are one of the most popular breeds in America. A Lab’s natural instinct is to work hard, so they need a job to do. While they can adapt to almost any lifestyle, they do best when they have a job to do. Activities such as dog sports, hunting, and search and rescue are ideal. Because of their intelligence and desire to work, a Lab can make a great family companion. They need plenty of exercise and attention, but they get along well with children and other dogs. They are a versatile breed that can adapt easily to almost any lifestyle.