Getting To Know The Labrador Family

The Golden Retriever is possibly one of the most popular and most sought after in the world. Your energy and docility are priceless. But did you know that Golden is just one of the exponents of the wonderful family of Retrievers ? 

You may not know the different variants, that’s why we at My Animals bring some information, and as soon as you finish reading, you will fall in love with this wonderful breed.

The Retriever family , common elements:

Each member of the Retriever family has genetic characteristics that distinguish them from other family groups.

For example, since they were bred and selected to participate in hunting, these dogs’ tendency to retrieve objects is inherent, in fact, Retriever means “recover”.

Retrievers are medium to large sized dogs, with a tendency to be strong and stout, with drooping ears.

They are intelligent dogs with a strong will to work and follow instructions, so they are easy to train. However, excess energy, if not exercised enough, will make you have a lot of headaches.

Let’s look at family members:

flat-coated retriever

Also known as the Smooth Fur Retriever, he is a dog with a great love for diving, as his genetic education was to hunt on land and water.

It has fur similar to the class known as gold, although the coat color can vary between black and dark brown, with small, deep-set eyes.

It has the smallest size of its family and also has a more balanced personality , making it the ideal companion for those looking for a dog, even in small spaces.

labrador retriever

This descendant of the Newfoundland dog has a highly developed sense of smell.

It is very similar to gold in appearance, but its fur is short and allows for more color variations such as black, brown or cream.

In general, it is very active and has the same spatial needs as the other dogs in the family, with the particularity of being very attached to people and not liking to be alone.

Just leave him alone for a while and he could end up making a complete mess.

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

They are known as the Chesapeake Bay Retriever and are characterized by being the Hercules of this family.

They are also excellent for tracking, with a coat that varies from different ranges of brown, to fur oiler than the other members of the family, this gives it extra protection.

It has a large head and eyes, usually yellow or amber.

This dog is not particularly suitable for small spaces and will require a very active owner, so it suits best families with children or young adults who engage in outdoor activities, so the dog will not suffer from stress or boredom.

Golden retriever

Also known as the Golden Retriever, he is the best known member of the breed in the world. It is characterized by being a large, strong and resistant dog, but with a docile appearance.

They are very fond of running, especially in open spaces, so they are ideal for the countryside, although they adapt well to family life.

The Golden requires a lot of exercise and occupation. His shade ranges from cream to gold, he is a strong, muscular, intelligent and good dog with children.

curly retriever

It is known as a Curly Fur Retriever. It is a dog originating in the United Kingdom, with genetic proximity to the Newfoundland dog.

Its appearance is a little curious, with a large size, equal to all Retrievers, has a curly coat like a poodle and a long muzzle in the shape of a scissors.

This dog’s personality is extremely faithful and affectionate towards its relatives, but it will be distant with strangers. As with the Chesapeake Bay, they are not advisable to have in small spaces.

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

A long name for a dog that is exceptional as well as being very specific about the breed’s origin.

These dogs were bred by crossing other types of retrievers in order to retrieve hunting prey (ducks) in Nova Scotia, Canada.

It has a shade of coat color that varies between red and orange, with layers of waterproof and double coat, of medium length.

This dog tends to be a bit dominant, so he needs an owner who makes him understand the roles to be assumed and his place within the family circle, otherwise he will dispute the hierarchy with him.