Is the Labrador breed heading in the wrong direction?

[KB_]

what kind of wolf is that.

 

[Deleted member 52098]

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what kind of wolf is that.

Hopefully that’s the kind they release here in Colorado.

 

[Scott85]

A lab is a lab as long as it isn’t Silver or mixed with a poodle.

 

[Nameless Range]

Weird looking lab.

I think it is interesting that folks have differing opinions on the American vs English varieties. To me, the fact that people who know their chit and hunt over their dogs more than I could ever hope to tells me it doesn’t really matter as much as the camps would like.

She’s an ok hunter, but a better coaster, and even better snuggler. Not sure if the dog shows test fer that.

 

[TheTone]

Mine isn’t going to win any contest on looks with her pointy face and crooked ears but darn it I love her

 

[Ben Lamb]

IDK, I bet 2016 could hunt the shit outta some sharpies.

Westminster Best in Show Winners Through the Years

Through the years, many different breeds have won Best in Show at New York City’s Westminster Dog Show, including the 2022 winner Trumpet the Bloodhound.

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MYST Kennels

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I don't get the non-working/hunting/guard dogs. I'll only ever own pointing dogs the rest of my life. Our current dog has impressed me so much.

edit: besides @Ben Lamb you had to know using "always" that someone would call you out. This IS the internet.

 

[Deleted member 52098]

She’s never hunted but even at 13, she’s one hell of a retriever

 

[jdf]

Had 1 Male lab that was black. He passed at 10yr. We have Female chocolate that is 9yr. Both were American

We just got this guy. English. 1.5 yr old
78 lbs and not even filled out.
He is a Tank.. Big blocky head.
Never wanted a Yellow but he needed a good home...
He has been Awesome..

 

[Ben Lamb]

I prefer a big American/polar bear. He was definitely hyper as a puppy and doesn’t understand that lap dogs shouldn’t be 90 pounds, but he loves to hunt and loves sitting on the couch with his people when he’s not hunting.

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A little exercise & the frenetic one settles in to her leather couch. Dogs deserve something fun every day. So does your sanity.

 

[blueridge]

My neighbor is a lab breeder. She is going the same way: short and squat. I don’t get it.

 

[MTLabrador]

A little exercise & the frenetic one settles in to her leather couch. Dogs deserve something fun every day. So does your sanity. View attachment 227437

For me I throw the frisbee across the big irrigation ditch behind the house, which amounts to a 300 yard sprint and swim. He would run himself to death if I kept throwing it.

 

[Bullshot]

 

[OntarioHunter]

Why don't they call them lapradar retreivers? Is there anyone who doesn't let them on the couch?

 

[Lyfter1013]

Well since we are posting pictures of our oversized lap dogs. Here’s my lab his mom was American and I think his dad was 1/2 American and 1/2 English if I remember correctly.

Am not a fan at all of the picture the OP posted hope that’s not the new standard breeders are going for

 

[Buffs35]

my overly sensitive 70 pound 10 month old.

 

[AlaskaHunter]

 

[TheTone]

This thread started as an “interesting” idea but sure did turn out great with all the lab pictures

 

[SaskHunter]

She's not going to win any shows or be the greatest hunter, but she's the goddest girl and a big goof!




She's a pretty good pillow too!

 

[LuketheDog]

Newfoundland's Finance Minister just won "Best of Breed" at the Westminster Dog Show with this Labrador retreiver. How long would that stumpy legged barrel chested thing last hunting in the field? Pfft! I am concerned this kind of show breeding will ruin the world's most popular and arguably best hunting dog. A few on here have lived long enough to remember how the dog show crowd ruined the Irish setter. Didn't do the German shepherd breed any favors either. But really, the Labrador retreiver? Is nothing sacred?
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You should talk to @diamond hitch (although I get the feeling he's no longer here much), I feel like you guys could talk dogs all day...

 

[OntarioHunter]

You should talk to @diamond hitch (although I get the feeling he's no longer here much), I feel like you guys could talk dogs all day...

Wasn't he the guy who shot one of his penned up pups for chewing on a heat lamp cord? I don't think we have much in common.