Labrador Standard and Genetics

Explore the breed standard and genetics of the Labrador Retriever: conformation, coat colours, hereditary health testing and the science behind responsible selective breeding. Everything you need to know to understand what makes a true Labrador.

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Labradoodle: what it really is and why it is not a recognised breed

In recent years, the Labradoodle has become one of the most sought-after and heavily marketed dogs, often presented as the ideal family companion: beautiful, intelligent, affectionate, and even "hypoallergenic." But behind this glossy image lies a reality that many people ignore or underestimate.
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Wilson’s disease in dogs: origins, symptoms and genetic test

Wilson's disease in dogs is a rare but serious metabolic condition of hereditary genetic origin, which leads to abnormal copper accumulation in the liver and other organs. This condition is caused by a mutation that disrupts copper transport…