Frequently Asked Questions

It is an informal name, not a separate breed. There is one Labrador Retriever and one AKC standard. Over time, dogs bred for the show ring and dogs bred for field trials have drifted apart in looks. English type, sometimes called show or bench type, means the heavier-boned dog with a broad skull, a shorter muzzle, a barrel chest and a thick otter tail. They tend to be calmer in the house than field-bred dogs, which suits most families. Ours still swim and retrieve all day if you let them. Our males finish around 78 to 85 pounds and females 65 to 70, in working condition, not fat.