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Like any animal, there is a great deal of variety among labs for sale. These characteristics are typical of the show-bred or bench-bred lines of this breed in the United States, and are based on the AKC standard.17 Significant differences between US and UK standards are noted.

Size: hunting labs for sales for sale are a medium-large but compact breed. They should have an appearance of proportionality. They should be as long from the shoulders back as they are from the floor to the withers. Males should stand 22 1/2 to 24 1/2 inches (55.9 to 62 1/4cm) tall at the withers and weigh 65 to 80 pounds (30 to 36 kg). Females should stand 21 1/2 to 23 1/2 inches (54 1/2 to 60 cm) and weigh 55 to 70 pounds (25 to 32 kg). By comparison under UK Kennel Club standards, height should be 22 to 22.5 inches (55.9 to 57.2 cm) for males, and 21.5 to 22 (54.6 to 55.9 cm) inches for bitches.18
Coat: The Lab’s coat should be short and dense, but not wiry. The coat is described as ‘water-resistant’ or more accurately ‘water-repellent’ so that the hunting dogs for sale does not get cold when taking to water in the winter. That means the naturally has a slightly dry, oily coat. Acceptable colors are chocolate, black, and yellow. There is much variance within yellow . Colors should be solid, though varying shades of yellow on the same lab puppies for sale are acceptable in yellow lab puppies for sale and a white spot on the chest is acceptable in black labrador puppies for sale, though not desirable.

Head: The head should be broad with a pronounced stop and slightly pronounced brow. The eyes should be kind and expressive. Appropriate eye colors are brown and hazel. The lining around the eyes should be black. The ears should hang close to the head and are set slightly above the eyes.
Jaws: The jaws should be strong and powerful. The muzzle should be of medium length, and should not be too tapered. The jowls should hang slightly and curve gracefully back.

Body: The body should be strong and muscular with a level top line.

Lab Colors