FCI number: 122
FCI belongs to the eighth group: hounds, hounds and water hounds.
Height: The shoulder height of male Labrador is 22. 1-24.0 inches (56.0-6 1.0 cm), and that of female Labrador is 20.9-22.9 inches (53.0-58.0 cm).
Weight range: male Labrador weighs 59.5-75.0 lbs (27.0-34.0 kg) and female Labrador weighs 55. 1-70.6 lbs (25.0-32.0 kg).
Head (head, face, eyes, ears, nose mirror, mouth, nose and mouth, chin, teeth)
Head: the bone lines are clear, the outline below the eyes is clear, but the cheeks are not prominent. The head is slightly exposed from the center line; The occipital bone of mature dogs is not significant. Face: There is not much flesh on the cheeks. Eyes: Sharp and friendly eyes show good temperament, and intelligence and alertness are the characteristics of this breed. The eyes are of medium size, relatively open, not prominent or deep. Black or yellow dogs have brown eyes, and chocolate dogs have brown or hazel eyes. Black or yellow eyes make the expression dazzling and unwelcome. Small eyes, eyes that are too close, and round and prominent eyes are not typical eyes of this breed. Black or yellow Labradors have black eyes, and chocolate Labradors have brown eyes. Ears: drooping, moderately close to the head, better and more reliable, slightly lower than the head; Slightly above eye level. Ears should not be too big or too heavy, but they should be in harmony with the proportion of the head. When they are pulled forward, they can extend into the eyes. Nose: The nose mirror is wide and the nostrils are very developed. Yellow or black dogs have black noses, and chocolate dogs have brown noses. Lips: irregular or drooping. But it forms a curve towards the throat. Mandibular/Teeth: The teeth are firm and tidy, with scissors bite.
Trunk (neck, chest, ribs, waist and back, front of body, skin)
Neck: The neck has the correct length, so that he can easily complete the retrieval work. Muscular, no fat. The neck is firmly raised from the scapula and moderately arched. Chest: good width and depth, with arched bucket ribs. Topline: The back is strong. When standing or exercising, the topline (from withers to hips) remains horizontal. In any case, as a sports dog, the waist obviously shows elasticity. Waist: wide, tight and strong. The waist is short, wide and strong, extending to a very developed and powerful hindquarters. From the side, the Labrador's chest is very developed, but it is not an exaggeration.
Limbs (forearm, shoulders, upper limbs, glued joints, glued bones, claws, hindquarters, thighs, hocks, joints and hock nails)
Forequarters: muscular, very neat, in harmony with the hindquarters. Scapula: The scapula is inclined backward, long and inclined, and forms an angle of about 90 degrees with the upper arm. Seen from the front, the front legs are straight and strong. Viewed from the side, the elbow is just below the withers and the forelimbs are perpendicular to the ground. Elbows cling to ribs, showing no signs of relaxation. The epiphysis is strong and short, slightly inclined relative to the vertical leg. Front legs: From the front, the front legs are straight and the bones are strong. Too large or too small bone mass is not desirable. Short legs or heavy bones are not typical features of this breed. Viewed from the side, the elbow is just below the withers, and the forelimbs are perpendicular to the ground and located in a proper position under the body. Elbows cling to ribs, showing no signs of relaxation. Hindquarters: Labrador's hindquarters are broad, muscular, clear from hips to hocks, with good knee joint rotation and short hocks. Seen from the back, the hind legs are straight and parallel to each other. Viewed from the side, the angle of the hindquarters is in harmony with that of the forequarters. The skeletal muscles of the hind legs are strong, the knee joint angle is moderate, and the thighs are strong and clear. The knee joint is strong and will not slide when exercising or standing. The hock joint is strong and low, and will not slide or overstretch when exercising or standing. The angle of knee joint and hock joint reaches the best position, which can balance the driving force and traction well. When standing, the toes of the hind legs are slightly behind the hips. The typical feature of this breed is not that the angle is too large, which leads to the inclination of the topline. Foot claws: strong and compact, with round toes and well-developed pads.
tail
Tail: Tail is a unique feature of this breed. It is very thick at the root and gradually tapers to the top. Medium length, the length can not exceed the hock joint. There is no feather on the tail, and it is surrounded by the thick short hair of Labrador, thus forming a strange round appearance, which is described as the "otter" tail. When resting or exercising, the tail is an extension of the topline. You can hold it happily, but you can't roll it behind your back. Tails that are too short or too long and thin are serious defects. The tail is in harmony with the whole Labrador, forming a flowing curve from the top of the head to the tip of the tail.
Gait/movement
Stretch and relax. When observing a dog coming towards him, there is no sign of elbow outward. More precisely, elbows and legs should be neat and not too close to the body. Go straight ahead and don't pace or interweave. The legs form a straight line and all parts move in the same plane. On the other hand, from the back, an important impression is that the movement of the hind leg is almost on the same parallel line as that of the front leg, and the hock joint is fully put into work, well bent and very powerful. Viewed from the side, the scapula can move freely and is very relaxed. The front legs extend forward, close to the ground, short and undulating movements, and high knees show that the shoulder blades are too straight, the paddling movements show that the jawbones are long and weak, and the short and artificial hindquarters gait shows that the hindquarters are too straight. These are serious defects.
Unqualified condition
Defect: Any deviation from the above points is regarded as defect, and any dog with obvious abnormal body or behavior is disqualified. The whole pink nose mirror or nose mirror lacks any pigment; Lack of pigment in eye socket; The tail breaks or changes the natural length and posture of the tail in any other way; Any color or color combination described in the standard except black, yellow and chocolate.