Labrador Retriever history goes back hundreds of years!!!Labrador retriever history dates back to the early 1800's.
Labrador retrievers are a well-balanced and versatile breed, adaptable to a wide range of functions as well as making very good pets. They have the reputation as a very mellow breed and an excellent family dog (including a good reputation with children of all ages and other animals). The UK Kennel Club standard for the Labrador is: “Good-tempered, very agile. Excellent nose, soft mouth; keen love of water. Adaptable, devoted companion. Intelligent, keen and biddable, with a strong will to please. Kindly nature, with no trace of aggression or undue shyness.”
Labrador Retrievers almost became extinct a few times and the St. John's dogs that Labs came from are now extinct in Newfoundland. It was only through some events and efforts of some key people that we have the wonderful companion we call the Labrador breed today.
Labrador Retriever History:
1823 - Sporting artist Edward Landseer painted a black dog with white markings-entitled " Cora. A Labrador Bitch." 1835 - 5th Duke of Buccleuch started kennel of St. John's dogs in Scotland. 1839 - 5th Duke of Buccleuch wrote a letter referring to his " Labrador" Moss as well as the " Labrador" Drake belonging to the 10th Lord Home. 1870 - The name Labrador Retriever becomes common in England. 1882 - 3rd Earl of Malmesbury gave 6 of his Labs to the 6th Duke of Buccleuch and the 12th Earl of Home so that the closely held breeding stock would be preserved. 1885 - Inauguration of the Newfoundland Sheep Protection Act, which imposed a duty on all dogs, along with the Quarantine Act in England and the decreasing fishing trade led to the dwindling supply of imported dogs from Newfoundland to England. 1887 - Letter from the 3rd Earl of Malmesbury to 6th Duke of Buccleuch refers to the breed… " We always call mine Labrador dogs and I have kept the breed as pure as I could from the first I had from Poole….known by their having a close coat which turns the water off like oil and, above all, a tail like an otter." 1892 - Two " liver" colored Labrador pups born at Buccleuch's kennel. 1899 - First yellow Lab on record, Ben of Hyde born at kennel of Major C.J. Radclyffe. 1903 - Labradors recognized by the kennel club in England Early 20th Century - Scottish style shooting and the prestige of bringing over a Scottish gamekeeper led to the importing of Labs to America. 1916 - Labrador Club formed in England instrumental in this were Lord Knutsford (Munden Kennel line) and Lady Lorna, Countess Howe (Banchory Labradors). 1917 - First Labs registered in the
American Kennel Club.
1930's - Field trial clubs spread throughout the U.S. 1933 - First American specialty for Labs held in NYC and judged by Mrs. Marshall Field. Late 1930's - Chocolates became known in 2 British kennels, Tibshelfs and Cookridge. 1938 - First dog to appear on the cover of Life Magazine- " Blind of Arden" , a black Lab belonging to W. Averell Harriman. At 4 years of age he won the top US Retriever stake that year. 1941 - National Retriever Club established in the U.S. Late 1950's - Social and economic changes that developed after World War II led to the growing popularity of the Lab with Americans from all walks of life. 1959 - First dog ever to appear on a U.S. stamp, the famous black Lab, " King Buck". 1991 - Labradors leap into first place in AKC registrations And they have been there ever since!!!!!!!
Here are some lab facts about the Labrador Retriever name:The Labrador Retriever has had many names used throughout history. • St. John's Dog • Lesser St. John's Dog • Newfoundland Dog • Lesser Newfoundland Dog • Little Newfoundlanders • Newfoundland Water Dog • Labrador Dogs • St. John's Labrador Dogs • Black Water Dog • Lesser Labrador • Smaller Labrador • English Retriever • English Labrador Today they are know as the Labrador Retriever and to many of us companion, playmate or best friend!!
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