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THE
LABRADOR RETRIEVER - AN ALTERNATIVE BREED STANDARD
General Appearance
Not too fussy about
appearance. Perfectly happy covered in mud. Not too fussed about bringing
home an aroma from something rolled in either. Quite prepared to stand
and allow owner to wash dirt off and understands the importance of getting
dry by getting rid of excess water with a good shake... usually when standing
beside owner.
Characteristics
Agile, adaptable and
devoted to the cause. Has never lost its ability to hunt for food and shows
all these characteristics to demonstrate the fact.
Temperament
Very intelligent and
kind. Not aggressive or shy. Uses these qualities when conning food off
people or when done something wrong and due a bollocking.
Skull
Houses a computer-like
brain. Solves problems in split seconds, can switch from one application
to another in nano seconds and has plenty excess capacity for personal
projects.
Eyes
Can see a crumb under
a chair at the opposite end of an unit room.
Ears
More effective than
Fylingdales. When used in conjunction with eyes, nothing is missed. Ears
can detect a sweet being unwrapped in a pocket 3 rooms away, with every
door closed. Can be switched on and off at will.
Nose
Unbelievably effective.
No limit to the distance food can be detected. Can also detect foul smelling
objects and substances in which to roll, up to 3 fields away. Can cause
acute embarrassment when shoved into the crotch of visitors.
Mouth
Pre-programmed to
pick things up in its mouth and walk away with them, it will need reprogramming
to get it to carry them to the handler. New models (called puppies) come
fitted with a temporary set of needles. No chair or table leg is safe,
particularly with ones left on their own .- both furniture and puppies.
Neck
Strong and powerful
enough to drag anything attached to a collar and lead.
Forequarters
The part seen just
before it launches itself to show how pleased it is to see you.
Body
Very solid construction.
Can easily dislodge large objects which have foolishly been left in its
path. Also very efficient at bringing down standing human objects, especially
when clattering into the back of the legs.
Hindquarters
The part most often
seen by the owner who can't be bothered to train the dog.
Tail
Unfortunately fitted
to the Labrador at coffee table height and with one wag can clear every
cup (especially when full) and anything else not nailed to the table.
Movement
Usually in a straight
line, with a purpose, so it tends to be thinking more about that than where
it's going. Advisable to nail valuables down.
Coat
Has a waterproof undercoat
which it needs because it does not walk around water, whether it be puddle
or stream. No too fussy about the consistency or aroma either.
Colour
Black, chocolate and
yellow - depending on your choice, you may have to re-organise your decor.
Size
Big enough to crash
into anything.
Faults
None whatsoever.
(Source:
http://www.doublellfarm.com/labradorretrievers.htm) |