Is this true?

Question

that there are 2 different kinds of labs? One that weigh not alot and ones that weigh more then 100 pounds?

I read that somewhere on here but I wasn't sure if that person knew what they were talikng about.

I also ask because my dog's sisters weigh aroud 45 and he weighs around 100.

I should add that my dog is a lab rottie husky mix.

I don't have a sister! My dog's sisters.

as in litter mates!

the dogs are all 2 now. When they were about 6 weeks they didn't look alike but they do now.

theyre are 4 black(2 with white on them),4 that are yellow(2 light yellow,mine is more red and yellow,and 1 is a light yellow(almost white)),1 tan,1 black and yellow.

They were rescued from a storm drain when they were puppies.

Answer 1

Your dog probably gets his size from the rottie side of the family and his sisters from somewhere else. Males often weigh a little more than the females. I used to have labs and they ranged in weight from about 55 to 75 lbs but they got a lot of exercise and were all muscle.

Answer 2

You may be thinking of the commonly referred to lines of labradors. Labs are commonly bred as either field lines (aka American Stocks) or show lines (aka English Stocks). Labs of field lines are usually leaner with longer noses and shorter hair, while show line labs are stockier, squarer in the head, and have longer hair.

45 lbs is on the small side for a purebred lab. Even a small female of a field line should approach 55 lbs while a large male of a show line can be 85 lbs. Since your lab has rottie that is why he is bigger. But unless your sister's dog is still a puppy, I would guess it's a mix with something small like a terrier.

The person above who referred to American and English Labs has the characteristics backwards. American Labs are the leaner version while English labs are the blockier version.

Answer 3

There are 2 types of labs.
1 is English Labradors. These dogs are usually shown. They are shorter and stockier.
1 is American Labradors. These are usually Labs that didn't make the show ring cut but are excellent hunting and tracking dogs. They are taller and leaner.
The AKC only recognized English.

Answer 4

Well, there are the obvious types of lab. Yellow labs, black labs, and chocolate(brown) labs. I don't know if it's true that one type weighs more than another, but I have a fully grown yellow lab that weighs about 120 pounds. He has a brother who is the same age and fully grown, and this BLACK lab weighs about 75 pounds. I don't know why this is, but I hope it helps!

Answer 5

purebred labs from reputable breeders usually do not weigh 100 pounds


Above all, a Labrador Retriever must be well balanced, enabling it to move in the show ring or work in the field with little or no effort. The typical Labrador possesses style and quality without over refinement, and substance without lumber or cloddiness. The Labrador is bred primarily as a working gun dog; structure and soundness are of great importance.

Size, Proportion and Substance
Size--The height at the withers for a dog is 22½ to 24½ inches; for a ***** is 21½ to 23½ inches. Any variance greater than ½ inch above or below these heights is a disqualification. Approximate weight of dogs and bitches in working condition: dogs 65 to 80 pounds; bitches 55 to 70 pounds.

Answer 6

Actually there are two kinds of Labs. English Labrador and American Labrador. I suggest googling to get the specifics. I have an American lab (tend to be taller) and my neighbor has an English.

Answer 7

I've heard English labs and American labs. English are the taller, thinner breeds and American shorter, stockier. Don't know how much I believe that though honestly, I think in some cases people just use that as an excuse for their dog being fat.

**You mean there is actually some truth to this (even though I had it opposite)?

Answer 8

My dog is a chocolate Labrador weighing in at 65 lbs.
All her brothers weigh over 100 lbs. and when I saw them they were huge compared to her. I couldn't believe it. I was told by the breeder this is common for some large breeds to have this variation in size.

Answer 9

There are "field bred" Labs in both England and the US, there are also "show bred" Labs in both countrys. So calling them English or American is actually a misnomer. Calling them field bred and show bred is actually closer to the way it is.

I use to have one that his dad was from Mexico, and his mother was from Canada. So what would you call it besides "mixed up".

Answer 10

It's actually the opposite of what Mrs.B said...

British bred Labs are usually shorter legged and stockier, "American", or AKC standard are usually leaner and taller than that of their British ancestors.