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TAIL
Distinctive feature, very thick towards base, gradually tapering towards tip, medium length,
free from feathering, but clothed thickly all round with short, thick, dense coat,
thus giving “rounded” appearance described as “Otter” tail. May be carried
gaily, but should not curl over back.

LIMBS
FOREQUARTERS:
General appearance: Forelegs straight from elbow to ground when
viewed from either front or side.
Shoulder: Long and sloping.
Forearm: Forelegs well boned and straight.
Forefeet: Round, compact; well-arched toes and well developed pads.
HINDQUARTERS:
General appearance: Well developed hindquarters, not sloping totail.Stifle (Knee): Well turned.
FEATURED BREED
Metatarsus (Rear pastern): Hocks well let down. Cowhocks highlyundesirable.
Hind feet: Round, compact; well-arched toes and well developed pads.

GAIT / MOVEMENT
Free, covering adequate ground; straight and true in front and rear.

COAT
Hair: Distinctive feature, short, dense, without wave or feathering,
giving fairly hard feel to the touch; weather-resistant undercoat.
Colour: Wholly black, yellow or liver/chocolate. Yellows range
from light cream to red fox. Small white spot on chest permissible.

SIZE
Ideal height at the withers: Males: 56 – 57 cms.
Females: 54 – 56 cms.

FAULTS
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness
with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect
upon the health and welfare of the dog and on its ability to perform its traditional work.

DISQUALIFYING FAULTS
· Aggressive or overly shy.
· Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.

N.B.
· Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles
fully descended into the scrotum.
· Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed
typical conformation should be used for breeding.

Source: FCI Breed Standard http://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/LABRADOR-RETRIEVER-122.html
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