Hi all, I have a 7 month old Yellow Lab. I am curious if he is an English or American? He’s got the real light coat that I know is common in the English types. But I wouldn’t consider his body type to be “stalky”, “chubby”, or “short”. Could he be a mix? I bought him through a friend who’s uncle happened to be a hobby breeder and has been breeding labs for 20 years. Same line of females if that makes any difference. Stud dog came from Canada. Pictures are attached. Thanks!!
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Originally posted by Fishinaboat View PostHi all, I have a 7 month old Yellow Lab. I am curious if he is an English or American? He’s got the real light coat that I know is common in the English types. But I wouldn’t consider his body type to be “stalky”, “chubby”, or “short”. Could he be a mix? I bought him through a friend who’s uncle happened to be a hobby breeder and has been breeding labs for 20 years. Same line of females if that makes any difference. Stud dog came from Canada. Pictures are attached. Thanks!!
Anyway, your Lab appears to be very typical, not one of the stumpy things currently being touted as English. Why anyone would want one of those is beyond me. They are prone to be too heavy for their legs, wear out fast in the field and develop health issues. I can see no utility for shorter legs in either an upland flushing dog or waterfowl retreiver, both jobs at which Labs excel. As far as I can tell, it's a cutesy thing. Purely cosmetic.
My latest Lab, who just turned five last week, is exactly the opposite of the English variety. Tall, long, lean, and boundless energy. Ellie can hunt pheasants all day and even outlasts her French Brittany partner. Developing into a fabulous pointer was an unexpected bonus. However, unlike most pointing dogs, she works close, like a typical flushing Lab.
You have a good looking dog. For a pet, both English and traditional Labs can't be beat. The breed has kept its fishing partner heritage intact. For a hunting dog, I think you are better off with what you've got.1 PhotoLast edited by Ontario Honker Hunter; 03-25-2020, 08:39 AM.
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Originally posted by bowhunter75richard View PostHonker, in reading your story, I was very much surprised to read that some of the traits of present labs was obtained in the cross breeding with settlers. They must have been very loose on moral standings in those days. Am trying to digest the goings on as to the ‘traits’ passed on LOL!?!?
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Originally posted by jhjimbo View PostI have been watching Dr. Pol, Michigan Vet. My question is why dogs do not learn their lesson about going after porcupines ? In just one season of shows he has had a couple of dogs coming in twice with a mouth full of quills.Last edited by Ontario Honker Hunter; 04-14-2020, 01:35 PM.
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Originally posted by jhjimbo View PostI have been watching Dr. Pol, Michigan Vet. My question is why dogs do not learn their lesson about going after porcupines ? In just one season of shows he has had a couple of dogs coming in twice with a mouth full of quills.
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The terms English and British were coined by a couple of kennels here in the US to create a market.
A more appropriate way to describe the variation Labradors is what we here in the US have done for years and refer to them as Field or Bench(conformation) bred dogs.
The dogs pictured are what appear to be more of the field bred variety.
Even then, there is no designation on any registration form to designate as either, they are all simply just Labradors...
OG4283, formerly RES1956, greetings.Last edited by OG4283; 05-23-2020, 08:27 AM.
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Originally posted by OG4283 View PostThe terms English and British were coined by a couple of kennels here in the US to create a market.
A more appropriate way to describe the variation Labradors is what we here in the US have done for years and refer to them as Field or Bench(conformation) bred dogs.
The dogs pictured are what appear to be more of the field bred variety.
Even then, there is no designation on any registration form to designate as either, they are all simply just Labradors...
OG4283, formerly RES1956, greetings.Last edited by Ontario Honker Hunter; 05-23-2020, 09:40 AM.
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