Dog
Pronunciation:
lab-muh-rah-ner
Breed Description:
The Labmaraner breed of dog is a crossbreed between the Labrador Retriever and the Weimaraner. The result is a medium to large sized dog that has a sleek, short coat, which can be chocolate, black, yellow, silver or charcoal in color. The dog should be slightly longer than tall and should have the same head as a Labrador Retriever with a slightly thinner muzzle. The ears are pendulous and should hange against the side of the head. The tail should be long.
Temperament:
The Labmaraner breed of dog is a well rounded breed that is intelligent and easy to train when the owner gives firm and consistent rules. They make excellent family pets and do well with both children adn other dogs. Tehy also do well in multi-pet homes if they are properly socialized. They are usually very affectionate and prefer to spend time with their owners than be on their own.
Height:
The average height of a Labmaraner is between 21 to 27 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of the Labmaraner is between 50 to 95 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Labmaraner breed of dog has no known health problems, however, both the Weimaraner and the Labrador Retriever are prone to both hip dysplasia and bloat so the risk of both of those problems being prevalent in the Labmaraner is high.
Living Conditions:
The Labramaraner breed of dog has high energy levels, which makes the ideal living conditions for this breed a house with a large fenced yard. In addition, they are not a breed that should live outdoors but they can live in kennels.
Exercise:
The Labmaraner breed of dog requires ample exercise every day to keep them healthy and happy. About 60 minutes of exercise is needed and without proper exercise, they can become unruly and destructive.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 12 years
Grooming:
The Labmaraner breed of dog has a coat that is very easy to care for and only requires a weekly brushing. Bathing should only be done when it is absolutely necessary, usually about once or twice a year and a wipe down with a damp cloth the rest of the time is usually enough to keep your Labmaraner clean.
Origin:
The Labmaraner breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Labmaraner, it is important to read up on both the Labrador Retriever and the Weimaraner. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
