The distinctive coat protects these superb retrievers from harsh weather, icy water, and punishing ground cover. Another breed hallmark is the long head—unique among retrievers—that projects a smart and kindly expression. The Golden Retriever originated in the Scottish Highlands in the late s. He started with the lone yellow puppy he obtained from a litter of black Wavy-Coated Retrievers whelped in southern England in , eventually breeding this dog to a female Tweed Water Spaniel a breed now extinct.
Several yellow pups that resulted became the foundation for a distinctive line of very talented yellow retrievers that became known as excellent working dogs. The Labrador Retriever probably originated not in the area of Labrador, in northeastern Canada, but on the adjacent island of Newfoundland, where going back to the s, fishermen worked with sturdy, eager-to-please, water-loving dogs who helped haul in lines and nets and retrieved fish that fell off of hooks.
As more people settled in the St. Today the Lab is the most popular breed in the U. Their intelligence, solid build, versatility, gentle and pleasant nature, and desire to please make them excel at many roles in addition to a hunting dog, including a guide dog, search-and-rescue work, therapy work, narcotics detection—and, of course, top-notch all-around companion. This behavior was first noted in the wild, where foxes were seen to play along the shore so as to attract their waterfowl prey.
Inspired by the success of the foxes, hunters trained their dogs to mimic this ploy by throwing sticks and rocks for the dogs to retrieve. Do you see a retriever in your future? Learn more about each breed by reaching out to a reputable breeder. Breeders on AKC Marketplace will help you find out if a retriever is right for you and your family. Retrievers do best in homes where they can be active and most are great companions and friendly family dogs.
Compare Breeds Compare up to 5 different breeds side by side. That is the voice of America, but how about the world? There are some drastic differences between the top dog breeds in the US and the most beloved breeds in the world. Meanwhile, beloved Labrador Retriever, which ranks first in the AKC list, is only third worldwide with the AKC second firm in its place even in global rankings.
But Millennials are willing to spend more. However, they may be willing in mind but are not as financially capable. Nevertheless, some dog owners are ready in case their pets get sick or are injured though. It is not just private individuals getting premiums for their pets either.
Now, even some workplaces offer pet insurance as a perk. After all, most dogs are long-lived companions. Especially the smaller ones. And owners need every help they can get. Generally, small dogs live longer than large dogs Pet MD, An analysis of veterinary records showed that dogs under 20 pounds lived for 11 years on average. Meanwhile, those over 90 pounds only had 8 years on earth and medium-sized ones had around 11 years as well.
For example, Doberman Pinschers used to live up to 10 years only. But now, there are members of the breed that live up to 16 years. Indeed, it used to be unthinkable for dogs to live past 15 years. But the longest living dog, Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, surpassed expectations: he lived up to 29 years and 5 days. Longer-living dogs may be truer in Europe, however. Studies are suggesting that dogs in that continent outlive their American counterparts. One reason is that rabies has essentially been eradicated in the region and dogs are only required to be vaccinated against rabies when they have to travel.
Also, dogs in Europe do not get spayed or neutered Healthy Pets, The latter may be a point of contention. In the US it is a widespread practice to have dogs spayed or neutered. However, this has been shown to be problematic. Not only do they display more aggressive behaviors, but they also become vulnerable to cancer and obesity. Spaying and neutering is not the only pervasive trend in the US when it comes to pets, particularly dogs and cats. Pet owners in the country have also become more particular when it comes to what they feed their companion animals.
Indeed, they are opting for more fresh, frozen, and made-to-order foods for their pets. To that end, private brands are cropping up to eliminate the middleman, giving rise to the direct-to-consumer trend in the pet industry. This has made it more economical for pet parents, considering that a good number of them give 8 to 10 treats to their pets per day. But for those with whom money is not an issue, premium pet foods and other products are readily available. When it comes to grooming and care, they also pay attention.
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