: any of a breed of medium-sized strongly built retrievers largely developed in England from stock originating in Newfoundland and having a short dense black, yellow, or chocolate coat and a thick rounded tail
called alsoLab, Labrador
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Recent Examples on the WebWhile a typical Labrador retriever or border collie had a median life expectancy of just over 13 years, the researchers found that almost across the board, flat-faced, or brachycephalic, dogs fared worse by that measure.—Amanda Schupak, CNN, 3 Feb. 2024 The pit bull/Labrador retriever mix arrived at Cypress Lucky Mutt Rescue in Houston over two years ago.—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2023
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