What is the difference between American and English Labs

Started by Doofie, Nov 20 2010 08:27 PM

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#1 Doofie

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Posted 20 November 2010 - 08:27 PM

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DSC_2880a.jpg 318.26K 42 downloadsI was wondering if someone could tell me the difference between an American Lab and a English Lab. I am trying to figure out what kind my Lab is.This a couple of pictures of him. Any help would greatly appriciated.

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#2 kaibei

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Posted 20 November 2010 - 09:19 PM

from the pic, i would say is American type since English type , their head is much broader and the snout is shorter, also their leg shorter too, i might be wrong, if so, pls correct me!

At first i thought mine was English type since he has a big head, but the more he grow, the taller he is, and often ppl said he is American type, cuz English type is shorter.

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#3 mike mc m

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Posted 21 November 2010 - 11:35 AM

there are two types of labs either field stock/hunting dogs.or bench/ show dogs. you can have english field / bench. or american field/bench.http://en.wikipedia....rador_Retriever answer to question i would say field dog

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#4 Mack71

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Posted 14 December 2010 - 10:27 PM

riley1.jpg 85.6K 43 downloads DSC_2880a.jpg 318.26K 42 downloadsI was wondering if someone could tell me the difference between an American Lab and a English Lab. I am trying to figure out what kind my Lab is.This a couple of pictures of him. Any help would greatly appriciated.

Appears to be more of the "field" or "American"...although lots have some of each in them. Nice looking dog nonetheless.

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#5 Perry's Mom

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Posted 16 December 2010 - 04:49 PM

If he drinks tea he is an English Lab. If he drinks coffee he's an American Lab...

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#6 mike hall

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Posted 19 December 2010 - 09:18 PM

You can normally tell by their accent when they bark. Otherwise check their wallet, if its full of US$ then he's probably American!!!!

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#7 Poppysmum

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Posted 26 December 2010 - 11:23 AM

Does he expect a party at thankgiving...if so he's American.

What if there is no such thing as PMS and it's just me !!!!

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#8 black_knight

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Posted 29 December 2010 - 11:28 AM

Just by looking the first photo I would say he is a "Field". Here is a link that gives you a pretty good idea of what you are looking for. http://www.woodhaven...h-american.html, it explains in detail of both English and Field. Our first lab was a American/English line but showed many of the English characteristics. Jed is a full Field line, he is a much bigger dog than our previous Lab. Hope this info was helpful.

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