Labrador Corso History
The Labrador Retriever is a medium-sized gundog and retriever breed of medium to large proportions. The Labrador Retriever is versatile, family-friendly and excels in performance events, obedience, tracking, and search and rescue work. The Lab is a popular family pet, and is the most commonly owned breed of dog in Canada. The breed is descended from Newfoundlands and St. Johns water dogs, and is one of the six original AKC-recognized gundog breeds. The Labrador has the black and tan coloring that comes from the St. John’s water and black Newfoundland, and is recognized by the Kennel Club as “black and tan”. Labs come in three sizes: the standard (or common), the miniature, and the medium. The tallest recorded standard male was 77.9 cm (301⁄2 in) at the withers. The longest recorded standard female was 73.8 cm (29 in) at the withers.
Labrador Corso Physical Characteristics
The Labrador Retriever is a medium-sized, broad-chested, short-haired, double-coated breed of dog. The most common color is light brown, but a black-and-tan version is also common. They have two layers to their coats, a water resistant undercoat and a coarse outer coat of moderately long, straight hair that sheds minimally. The undercoat is denser on the neck and chin, and softer on the back and tail. The Lab has a thick, muscular neck, a strongly muscled body and limbs, and well-developed bone. The tail of the breed is thick and tapers only slightly. The Labs’ ears are small to medium in size and are V-shaped. Their eyes come in many colors and change as they mature.
Eye Colors
Blue, Hazel, Brown, Amber
Nose Colors
Blue, Black, Brown, Isabella
Coat Colors
Black, Brown, Gray, Blue, Fawn, Red, Brindle
Height Range
Male Height Range: 23 – 28 inches
Female Height Range: 22 – 26 inches
Weight Range
Male Weight Range: 65 – 110 lbs
Female Weight Range: 55 – 100 lbs
Labrador Corso Health
Description of breed health.
Lifespan
10-12 yrs
Labrador Corso Health Concerns
Entropion, Ectropion, Hip Dysplasia, Gastric Dilation Volvulus, Elbow Dysplasia, Cataracts
Labrador Corso Temperament and Behaviour
The Labrador Corso is a highly intelligent, high energy, and devoted companion. They are good-natured, loving, and loyal to their families, but can sometimes be overly protective. They are fun-loving and eager to learn, but also need lots of physical and mental exercise. They are generally good with other dogs and cats, but should not be trusted with small animals, birds, or rodents.
Labrador Corso Activity Requirements
The Labrador Corso is a medium to large sized dog that is known for its intelligence and strong hunting instinct. Originally bred as a companion and guard dog, this breed is loyal and friendly. The Lab-Corso is an active, intelligent, and athletic breed. They require both physical and mental exercise and will do best if given the opportunity to burn off energy on a regular basis. This is a high-energy, fun-loving dog that loves to play and spend time with their family. Their intelligence makes them easy to train and they are also good swimmers. If you are looking for a dog that will enjoy an active lifestyle, the Lab-Corso may be right for you.
Miles Per Day
8 miles
Activity Per Day
60 minutes
Daily Food
3 cups
Kennel Club Recognition
American Kennel Club
Not Recognized
Labrador Corso is part of the Unclassified group.
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The Kennel Club
Not Recognized
Labrador Corso is part of the Unclassified group.
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Australian National Kennel Council
Not Recognized
Labrador Corso is part of the Unclassified group.
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Canadian Kennel Club
Not Recognized
Labrador Corso is part of the Unclassified group.
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