Labrador Retriever

Head Information

Labrador Retriever

Head Type : Balanced with a broad powerful skull Skull Type : Mesaticephalic Top of Skull Type : Flat
Head Plane : Parallel Skull to Muzzle Ratio : 1 : 1 Bite : Scissors
Ear Type : Drop Ear Set : Moderate Drop Ear Faults : Set too low; Set too high
Eye Type : Oval Eye Placement : Set well apart; Not sunken; Not protruding Eye Color : Brown
Eye Faults : Yellow Eyes; Black Eyes
Labrador RetrieverBreed Information

Profile Information

Labrador Retriever

Body Type : Rectangular Coat Type : Smooth Front Type : Normal Gothic Window
Forechest : Yes Forehand Type : Normal Chest Type : Oval
Topline Type : Level Tuck Up Type : Barely Noticeable Backhand Type : Normal
Rear Type : Normal Gothic Window Foot Type : Cat Tail Type : Otter
Tail Set : Normal Tail Carriage : Horizontal

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