Labrador . General Appearance: Strongly built, compact, very active; broad skull; broad and high chest and ribcage. Of good temperament, very agile. Excellent sense of smell, great passion for water. Devoted companion, that easily adapts. Intelligent and helpful, with a great desire to please its owner. Gentle in nature, it is never aggressive or unduly shy. BREED TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS FCI standard 122 Breed group 8 – RETRIEVERS, RESEARCH DOGS, WATER DOGS Breed section 1A - RETRIEVERS Origin Great Britain Size Great Longevity 10-12 years Average litter size 5-10 puppies Temperament Affectionate, alert, lively, energetic, friendly, kind, intelligent, loving, loyal, playful, receptive, sociable, outgoing Height Male: 56-61 cm / 22.5-24.5 inches Female: 53-58 cm / 21.5-23.5 inches Weight Male: 27-34 kg / 65-80 pounds Female: 25-32 kg / 55-70 pounds Colors Black, chocolate, yellow Adaptability Sturdy and extremely versatile dog, it doesn't tolerate heat and loneliness. Adaptability to apartment living The Labrador Retriever loves being in the company of the family and adapts to living in an apartment as long as it can be accompanied for a walk several times a day. Tendency to bark Occasional. Relationship with children The Labrador is so patient and affectionate with children that it is considered a "babysitter" breed. Relationship with cats The Labrador is one of the best dog breeds to get along with a cat. Relationship with dogs The Labrador is perfect if you have other dogs and want to integrate a new member into the group. Openness to strangers In most cases, Labradors don't bark at strangers and socialize well with everyone, even people they don't know. Watch ability Some Labradors make excellent watchdogs, but the vast majority of them are too friendly and outgoing to be any real help in protecting their home. Exercise needs The Labrador has a great need to move and engage in physical and mental work in order to let off steam. Trainability The Labrador is often used as a guide dog for the blind thanks to its docility and ease of learning. The exceptional sense of smell also allows it to find hidden explosives and narcotics, as well as to sniff out people under snow and rubble. Grooming Low maintenance: Labradors don't need much grooming apart from regular brushing. Intelligence The ideal breed for search, rescue, and therapy work, although their primary role in the field is the one of retriever. Playfulness Labradors are very playful and intelligent. Health Hypoallergenic: NO. It is a mostly healthy breed. The most frequent medical conditions include heritable disorders and obesity. PRODUCTS MAINTENANCE • MINERAL H SHAMPOO: anti-hair loss adjuvant with placenta extract, for dogs and cats. This shampoo is indicated for dogs with hair loss, dandruff and dull coat. ml 250 – 3.000 • PASSIONE NERA 02 CONDITIONER: it adds an extraordinary shine and softness to the hair ensuring a revitalizing and protective action thanks to organic argan oil and grape stem cells which also protect against UV radiation thus preventing aging. ml 250 – 1.000 – 3.000 + pH BALANCE: cream balm particularly suitable for dogs and cats with damaged coats and very sensitive skin. ml 500 – 1.000 – 3.000 + K101- AVOCADO OIL KNOT REMOVER: it removes dullness from dry coats, improving hydration and easy combing, thus preventing knots from forming. It significantly reduces time necessary to untangle severely matted hair. 500 ml SHEDDING SEASON TREATMENT • (pre-mask) CHERRY PEK: invigorating and repairing mask with silk proteins and a pleasant fragrance of black cherry. It adds vitality and softness. Suitable for short-haired coats. ml 250 – 1.000 – 3.000 + K101- AVOCADO OIL KNOT REMOVER: (see above). • THE BEST CASSIOPEIA SHAMPOO: with acacia extract, it is a specific shampoo for short-haired dogs and cats. It adds nourishment and compactness to the coat, preserving its color and natural beauty. ml 550 – 2.500 • THE BEST CASSIOPEIA CONDITIONER: with acacia extract, it is a specific conditioner for short-haired dogs and cats. The acacia collagen produced by the plant, is the optimal substitute for collagen of animal origin. ml 500 - 2.450 • DERMA PLUS CONDITIONER: this is a highly concentrated conditioner that, when applied regularly, nourishes in depth the dermis and the hair, ensuring its health and well-being. ml 300 – 3.000 + pH BALANCE: (see above). + CHERRY PEK: (see above). + K101 AVOCADO OIL KNOT REMOVER: (see above).