Dog
Pronunciation:
lab-ra-las
Breed Description:
The Labralas breed of dog is a crossbreed of the Labrador Retriever and the Vizsla resulting in a medium to large sized breed of dog. The dog has many of the same features of the Labrador Retrieer with the same head, oval shaped eyes and well developed muzzle but it also has the athletisim that is seen in both breeds. They should be slightly longer than tehy are tall and should have a long, thick tail that tapers to a point. The coat is short and smooth but it should cover the dog completely. It is more commonly a golden yellow in color but can also be either chocolate or black.
Temperament:
The Labralas breed of dog is a very loving breed that makes an excellent family pet. They are excellent with children but they may not get along with other dogs, unless the temperament takes after the Labrador Retriever parent instead of the Vizsla parent. The breed is known as being very intelligent and can be eager to please, which makes training easy. They are usually very gentle and an all around loving dog.
Height:
The average height of a Labralas is between 21 to 26 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of the Labralas is between 50 to 95 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Labralas breed of dog is a breed without any known health problems, however, it is important to research the parent breeds. Both the Labrador Retriever and the Vizsla are prone to hip dysplasia and the Labrador Retriever is prone to gastric torsion and eye problems.
Living Conditions:
The Labralas breed of dog can adapt to apartment life with proper exercise, however, the Labralas is an active breed that does much better if they have a fenced yard to play in.
Exercise:
The Labralas breed of dog is an active breed and needs between 30 to 60 minutes of exercise each day to stay healthy. If care is taken with their hips, they can make an excellent jogging companions.
Life Expectancy:
10 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Labralas breed of dog is an easy to care for breed that only needs minimal grooming. They should be brushed on a weekly basis and only need to be bathed when it is absolutely necessary. To keep them clean and tidy, a wipe down with a damp cloth will be enough.
Origin:
The Labralas 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 Labralas, it is important to read up on both the the Labrador Retriever and the Vizsla. 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.
