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Labrador Retriever: traits and everyday care

A sturdy, people-oriented companion with a short, dense coat and an active everyday rhythm.

Size
Medium–large
Adult weight
25–36 kg, guide only
Editorial illustration of a yellow Labrador Retriever standing against a soft green background

Adult-weight ranges are broad reference points, not a target for an individual dog. Age, sex, build, activity and veterinary advice matter.

Quick breed facts

A quick reference for the broad traits behind the name. Your dog’s individual history and needs always come first.

Origin
Newfoundland, Canada
Coat
Short, dense double coat
Typical lifespan
11–13 years, guide only

Sources: AKC Labrador Retriever profile ↗

Everyday care to consider

A breed is context, not a prescription. Use these ideas to make care easier to notice and discuss.

Build a repeatable day

Keep walks, meals, rest and play visible, then adapt the plan to the individual dog.

Notice recovery

A short note after activity can make a change easier to explain later.

Keep care together

Save appointments, care dates and everyday observations in one private place.

Nuzzleway

A useful check-in for your dog

You do not need to measure everything. Start with what is ordinary, then keep a brief note when something is different.

A useful place to start

Energy, appetite, rest and how the dog settles after their usual activity.

Keep this dog’s care story close.

Nuzzleway brings routines, care dates, gentle check-ins and private memories together for the dog you know.

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