
There are two basic types of Labrador Retrever the below discusses the diferences ENGLISH / CONFORMATION TYPE English Labs have a squarer head with more definate stops. They have a strong powerful neck that blends nicely into the shoulders,they are much heavier boned than the American Labs and have nice thick otter tails. They are very close to the breed standard per AKC. They are the type of Labs that you usually see in the show ring. English Labs tend to be calm natured and of lower energy level. AMERICAN / FIELD TRIAL TYPE American Labs tend to be smaller boned, with longer slimer legs. Their heads tend to be more rounded and their muzzles longer, their tail is longer and thinner than the English Lab. American Labs are judged for competition in the field, they are not judged on appearance like the English labs but soley on performance. They are great for hunters and they have plenty of energy and can go all day. |



