What is a blockhead Labrador?

What is a blockhead Labrador?

Block head Lab is a description applied to Labradors from conformation or show type breeding lines. They are also known as English Labs, although they don’t have to come from England. Block head Labs have broader heads than dogs from working lines, with a shorter muzzle and more pronounced brow bone.

What is a blockhead dog?

When we do need to talk about a category of dogs, more and more advocates are gravitating towards “bully”, “bull breed”, “bully breed” or “blockhead”. These terms are intentionally loose because they encapsulate a group of dogs that have branched off from common ancestry: the Molosser breeds.

How can I tell if my English Labrador puppy is real?

Black and Yellow Labrador Retrievers usually have brown eyes with a black eye rim, where as Chocolate Labrador Retrievers will usually have either brown or hazel eyes, with a brown eye rim. The eyes also give off the appearance of the dog being friendly, and this is one of the dog’s distinguishing features.

How big does an English Lab get?

between 21.5 and 22.5 inches high
Appearance. The English Lab is considered a medium to large dog breed. American Labrador’s are normally larger than English Labs, although English Labs have a slightly stockier build. They stand between 21.5 and 22.5 inches high and can weigh between 60 and 80 lbs.

Are English Labs more expensive than American?

Price Difference. If you are buying a Labrador Retriever from a recognized breeder, English Labs and American Labs typically cost the same. These puppies can range from $800 to $1,200 when adopted from a reputable breeder. There are instances where English Lab puppies may be more expensive.

Are English Labs calmer than American Labs?

Breeders’ and breed clubs’ consensus describes British Labs as calmer, quieter, softer and less active as opposed to the American Labs generally being more active with higher energy and greater drive.

How do you tell if a puppy will have a block head?

Just look at the shape and size of the head and you can instantly tell whether you are staring at a block head or a slender head Goldie. However, when they are puppies, it can be hard to differentiate between the two.

Are English Labs calmer?

What is the difference between an English Lab and American Lab?

The American Labs are slimmer, with a narrower head, longer muzzle, longer legs and athletically agile build. The American Labs’ tails tend to be thinner and may curve upward whereas the British Labs’ tails are thick and straight. The British Lab usually has a denser coat.

What is wrong with chocolate Labs?

It turns out that chocolate is bad for dogs in more ways than one—if the dog in question is a chocolate Lab. New research found that chocolate-colored Labrador retrievers don’t live as long as black or yellow Labs. They’re also more prone to ear infections and skin diseases.