English (Show) vs American (Field) Labrador Retriever | In Depth Comparison
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- English (Show) vs American (Field) Labrador Retrievers is the subject addressed in today's in depth comparison. Join Uncle Stonnie, and a couple of great helpers, as they demonstrate the similarities and differences between English (Show) Labs and American (Field) Labs using two awesome Black Lab Puppies, Annie (9 months) and Millie (8.5 months)!
00:00 - Introduction & Obedience Comparison
08:55 - American (Field) Lab Puppy Recall & Retrieving
12:45 - English (Show) Lab Puppy Recall & Retrieving
21:32 - Unedited Hiking Comparison
48:42 - Loading Into The Adventure Van
50:01 - Paddleboarding
55:10 - Retrieving In The Water
1:07:25 - Novice Handler Obedience Comparison
1:12:43 - Novice Handler American Lab Recall & Retrieving
1:17:18 - Novice Handler English Lab Recall & Retrieving
We hope you guys enjoy!
The Labrador Retriever or simply Labrador, is a British breed of retriever gun dog. It was developed in the United Kingdom from fishing dogs imported from the colony of Newfoundland (now a province of Canada), and was named after the Labrador region of that colony. It is among the most commonly kept dogs in several countries, particularly in the Western world.
"The Labrador is friendly, energetic, and playful. It was bred as a sporting and hunting dog but is widely kept as a companion dog. It may also be trained as a guide or assistance dog, or for rescue or therapy work.
In the 1830s, the 10th Earl of Home and his nephews, the 5th Duke of Buccleuch and Lord John Scott, imported progenitors of the breed from Newfoundland to Europe for use as gun dogs. Another early advocate of these Newfoundland fishing dogs was the 2nd Earl of Malmesbury, who bred them for their expertise in waterfowling.
During the 1880s, the 3rd Earl of Malmesbury, the 6th Duke of Buccleuch, and the 12th Earl of Home collaborated to develop and establish the Labrador Retriever breed. The dogs Buccleuch Avon and Buccleuch Ned, given by Malmesbury to Buccleuch, were mated with bitches carrying blood from those originally imported by the 5th Duke and the 10th Earl of Home. The offspring are the ancestors of all modern Labradors."
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I got a Black Lab that is half and half. After doing massive amounts of research, I found out that female Labs can be on the more protective side and is ok with other animals. As oppose to the possibility that a German Shepherd, Rottweiler or Doberman may not be ok with other dogs in the house.
She seemed to know her " job" in the house was to be protective. Nobody ( human) comes near momma. Head will bow with a deep growl.
I need a training tip, if you have ever seen this, if I ask her to sit, she will sit so far on her butt that she just flops over. Something when I want her in a down position, she will just rolls over.
Also, she insists on staying close to me that I haven't been able to teach her to stay. She just velcro's herself to my leg.
Me too I got the two black labs one year at six months old I need help because my two babies are very protective. My babies are very smart they can do anything that I ask them to do but the problem is when i have to take them where other dogs are. Oh well I can take it take them to Walmart I can take to Kmart more I can take it where a lot of people that they don’t do nothing wrong. but at the moment that they see a dog is the problem.
😊 thanks
First I would like to say how good it makes me feel to see a dog make just a wee bit of progress with your training. Im still having a problem with my Mali dropping or releasing a tug a toy a anything .......she does not drop it when she brings it back I have tried similar toys, treats but she just wants to tug and pull when she brings it back,,,please help do a video with a dog who fetches and doesnt release or drop it.....PLEASEEEEEE and thank you so much for all te things you have taugt me.
“Miss America don’t cook eggs” makes me laugh everytime
To Mrs. Cameraman, thank you for being such a big part in making these amazing videos. Without you Stonnie wouldn't have been this successful. Also I hope you don't trip and fall too often
Millie makes me think of my great nephew who can hit a home run but prefers to hit a double so he doesn’t have to run so far 😂
Once again, I’m captivated with your analysis. My black English chubbie is like Millie: chases the ball and is excited to do so, but after 3-5 times, he will NOT drop it, and walks home to our house. Our neighbors think it’s a riot to see him with the neon tennis ball in his mouth, walking home by himself and once they see me they say, “is he done with you again?!”
Our 2 blockheads will only fetch 1-2 times, if at all 😂. They are perfect for our home…a good off lead walk and they are done for the day.
My English Chocolate will only fetch certain things. Pays no attention to a tennis ball but will fetch a toy duck like it's her job.
I have a 18 month old field black lab and this video is spot on. He is my best friend but he is an absolute wild man. He is always willing to jump in the truck and go on an adventure with a huge smile on his face. Like Stonnie said, He ALWAYS wants to fetch. he will honestly fetch till he drops and keep going. I constantly have to regulate how much exercise he gets in both the winter and summer. Take it from me, it is impossible for him to get enough exercise on a leash. They are great dogs but owning one is a lifestyle adjustment.
Amen!
That is what makes them sooo awesome to me. The joy of life they have. And so smart to
Alright! A classic black field lab!!!! Now you have to take up duck hunting, if you don't do that already (or simulate it)? Get your gear! I've got one that lives to do this. He sits at attention where I store training gear. This is every morning. Very true about monitoring these hard charging high drive field labs. Their drive is high. Conditioning really needs to be done right. As well, managing them like an athlete. Be careful in the heat! Also be wise to monitor when it's freezing cold. These dogs are so focused on retrieving. They can go on all sorts of non-retrieving adventures too. They're a great lake life dog! They're so much fun!
@@Starry_Night_Sky7455 Amen Brother, he is my duck and pheasant partner! If anyone out there wants to see pure joy, look at a field labs face when you pick up your shotgun.
@@zm7094 Oh man i have to hide packing up the night before a hunt because the moment he sees a gun he absolutely loses it haha
Like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Ginger does all the dance steps but backwards and in high heels. Props to the camera lady
"being happy with the dog comes from met expectations" this is such sage advice that transcends even selecting your dog, being happy with many things in life comes from a similar place. Always try to keep realistic expectations.
i love how the field one looks. I think it looks much better than the other
I also prefer the taller, leaner, sportier look of the field labs! Though I understand the broad appeal of show labs looking like chubby puppies even into adulthood.
I completely agree. I like dogs that look like they are built to work.
I agree, I love the classic look of a field black lab with a red leather collar.
i agree
Come on the English one is flipping adorable like a bear cub! Of course, overall regarding my vision of a Labrador Retriever as a sporting breed, the field lab can get the job done. Highly versatile athlete. Will train and work all day, as in LOVES it! Very versatile for different types of working dog situations that seek a trainable nature plus persistent drive for anything like search and rescue, any sort of scent detection work, as well as classic retrieving of game birds. The field labs, in my experience are bred to be healthy athletes. I love how they look too. Form meets function.
Love Charlotte-she’s so smart and great with the pups!
Thank you!
team Charlotte!!!!
This is such an important video. If people did their research on the type of dog to suit their lives the rescue centres wouldn't be so full of surrendered animals. Charlotte's going to be an awesome trainer.
I actually find the field bred to be prettier. Longer and taller like a supermodel lol
This is so insightful and helpful in understanding my American Labrador. His name is Oslo. I used to wonder why he seems so different from my other Labrador (a bench bred) who crossed the rainbow bridge due to parvo. His name was Koko; he's the chillest boy, doesn't bark much, would lay down pretty much all day. While Oslo's up and about all the time, ready to fetch any time of the day, acts like velcro dog waiting for the next task or activity. Now I fully understand why they're so different, not that I'm comparing. But it helps me understand them better much less know how to meet Oslo's needs and give him the best life possible.
Thank you! I appreciate all your efforts and hard work. Please keep doing what you do!
had a black english female and she loved to fetch, had energy for days, loved people (her best trait) and listened better than most humans.....by far couldnt have asked for better dog
and yes she also loved her FOOD!......didnt need a leash and would sit and wait til i got back regardless of timeframe no matter where I left her......truly a special dog, she passed away @ 15yrs old
people that didnt like dogs in general warmed up quickly to her, she just had that effect....always a happy girl
This explains so much with dogs immediately swallowing a sock they find or eating tissues. Like it’s their drive to have things in their mouth. So make sure they have fun stuff to always have in their mouth. That’s the dog you choose. I love seeing their true behaviors so you can see what will drive you crazy and what you can deal with or appreciate.
My sister has an English Lab and there's one thing about him, he's OBSESSED with a game of fetch. Like he will never not want to play fetch
My English lab who made it to 15 couldn't have cared less about playing fetch. He would chase it maybe 3 times before he was over it. He probably only chased the ball to amuse me but just didn't care to whatsoever. He just liked to run around, sniff everything and forage.Super friendly and loved food. I noticed in describing the two distinct breeds you never used the word "domesticated". That's how I describe the show breed as it implies they are better suited for domesticated life around the house and family. I love the energy and drive of the field lab and am obsessed with watching retrieving completions. The field labs are absolutely nuts. Haha. Totally fearless and complete disregard for their body in their pursuit of whatever they are restricting.
I myself have field labs. They can go all day, and really long retrieves get done (that drive is there)! I love both of these fine Labs here. The show type tends to make the better service dog for people that don't plan on doing high activity. Field Labs can be your hunting retriever, scent detection dog, and do a variety of fast paced sports. What a beautiful day you shared. You all seem to be living in your own blessed paradise. Gotta say, cameraman is doing an awesome job! Super coordinated with that backwards walking and video capture. Charlotte is a wonderful dog handler.
You can’t imagine how much this video helped me. Love your content. Thanks Mrs. Cameraman.
I was gonna go for English lab but now I’m sure I want an American field instead.
This was a joy to watch 😍 We have had a Show, Hybrid and now a Field Lab and loved them all for their uniqueness but the comments about Annie had us in stitches, that's our current girl to a tea!
Love watching your videos. Charlotte has grown so much and is such a great helper 💖
Thank you for watching!
I have a 3 month old field bred yellow Lab. I haven't been found her limit yet. Yesterday we went 6 miles up and diwn a mountain! She kept up no problem. I knew these dogs had stamina but this is really putting it in perspective.
I'm going to be in fantastic shape keeping up with this fine animal.
360 Degree Win!
The more they are exercised the better they are in the house. I give mine an hour of ball in the am, and her chewing on our stuff stopped then a ply tme for a shorter time in the evening. They really do appreciate it. Routine is so important.
6 miles for a 3 month labrador is a bit much. While I agree you should exercise your dog well, a 3 month puppy needs sleep more than exercise, you are risking a disability with over exercising a puppy.
@@c1gar I appreciate your concern but trust me, she's fine. I can tell when a dog is "too tired". We're not doing that level every day or anything.
@@Uncephalized even doing excessive exercise just a few times can wreck a labs hips for life. My hydro vet has clients who exercised their puppies with long walks or runs when they were young and now have constant limps and it so sad to see. Puppies should have more mental stimulation while they grow a puppy running around won't tell you their tired because they are over stimulated a puppy will go all-day but will be damaging the joint as they over use it. Go slower in the first year, what's the rush.
I’m sitting next to my 11 y.o. English line black lab (that’s just how he was described to us as we bought him). He has the physical characteristics of a show line, but I do think he has the drive of a field (when he was younger he used to retrieve for several hours, throw up from heat and then want to retrieve for several more). My husband hunts waterfowl and this dog has retrieved geese of the Missouri, ducks in RI/VA and many places in between. Now that he’s a sweet boy who does a couple retrieves and then snuggles. Best dog ever.
The best description I use for the English and American labs is laid back (English) and hyper (American). I have had both and just like Stonnie says English labs will learn faster and more likely to stay close by and the American will run about further. My English would always stay with in 15 feet of me and be zoned in on what I am doing, the American not so much.
Stonnie, the comparison between these two types of Labs was spot on! I currently have a 3 yr. old male yellow English Lab and previously had two American yellow Labs. While the American Labs were great dogs, they were high energy and wanted to be on the go constantly. Our English loves to play and fetch on his terms and is a chow hound! In this video, I was immediately drawn to Millie. Since she is still young, she hasn’t developed the block head of a mature dog, but she is beautiful anyway. Our English male is very blocky and I’m often asked what breed he is. I think it’s because there are a lot of hunters where we live and you see more American Labs. My husband and I are still active, but as we near retirement, the English Lab is a better fit for us as we are not constantly having to exercise the dog. Our English is the sweetest, most affectionate dog that I have ever owned while the American Labs were great dogs, they seemed aloof at times. Great video!
Very true! It is a reason why the blocky labrador are the most used for the blind as service dogs❤
We’ve had 3 American labs with no children and are close to retirement. The English lab is a much better fit for us now. Thank you. That was very helpful in understanding the differences.
What I absolutely love about your approach Stonnie is that it's all about leading an active and engaging lifestyle with your dog and learning how their minds work according to their genetics, and all of this and I've never seen you use or talk about prong collars or e-collars
He probably uses prong collars and e-collars *sometimes* but, overall he sticks to exactly what you said. Used by someone with knowledge and care, e-collars are quite harmless and useful for training retrievers at a distance. They offer a signal that is absolutely clear. Prong collars are not bad either, when used appropriately. Some dogs need a prong collar, as that's what the dog respects, saving the person from excessive pullling, or rude "Im ignoring you" behavior. A prong collar is better than having a dog that pulls on their trachea using a standard buckle or slip lead collar. Having said that, people shouldn't be resorting to a prong collar as the first choice for puppies and young dogs. Dogs might pull due to simply being young untrained goofballs. Bettter to stick puppies in a harness plus neck collar. Harness is like backup to keep the dog with you. Use a neck collar to attach flat tags (safer than dangling ones), and a lead that you use to guide. Stonnie lays a good foundation for these dogs. His videos feature what dog owners should be doing as routine outlets for their dogs.
One the most enjoyable hours viewing ive had in long time , help by the fact I have 9 month little lady field retriever over here in the UK , the breed attributes you demonstrated , absolutely spot on. really appreciate what your doing Stonnie, has really help me understand how to shape my dog into a great little buddy .
Thank you for watching!
i love how annie was proudly parading with that ropetoy and head held high! field variety wins for me. both looks and temprament
YOU ARE THE BEST DOG TRAINER! FAIR AND SQUARE ON DESCRIBING THE DOG'S OVERALL BREED 😘🙌🏻
I love my American field lab!! He’s 6 months old and such a great dog. Listens great, loves to eat and play fetch. He hasn’t been too much for me but we do lots of training, walks, and games of fetch daily. Also he is a great paddle board companion. He’s confident and likes to try new things.
The honesty of kids! I love it. So glad you did an updated version of this video.
so true "you are not supposed to say that part out loud" 😄
I have a 50/50 7 mo black female. I'm 77 and think we have won the mix lottery. Our "Millie" has mostly the field appearance, very flat coat with minimal shed, slim muzzle, but perhaps a bit heavier boned, not going to ne tall, and with a quite straight tail. I super exercised her the first few months and put on the basic skills, but she began quieting down by 5-6 months to where I don't do walks outside the yard or extensive fetching daily. She can get the zoomies, always outside, and not everyday, so not hyper. Not inclined to chew or destroy our things, might bring me laundry now and then. After dinner she often wants a bit of play and I just toss a toy down the hallway. Such an easy puppy! Added at 11 months now: She has the "hesitation" going about 80% of the time...makes her seem contemplative...I know she heard and understands, but there's a pause before she obeys. Also noted she barks very little and almost never whines czcams.com/users/shortsi6D4jyV8QMg?feature=share
Love this video. Couldn’t be clearer, totally unbiased, and so helpful to people to understand the difference between working lines and show lines in ALL breeds which have that separation. So often I see people go out and buy a working line puppy when they had no idea it was any different from a show line cousin.
Thank you for helping us see the differences between these two labs. I would love a companion like Millie!.
Great example of how to choose the right dog for your lifestyle. Both great dogs. Both have gobs of love to share. Both are very responsive and obedient. One just has more fire in the belly for activity. Thanks Stonie, always a pleasure to see how you and your family work together to get these dogs into becoming well-balanced and trained.
Have a wonderful Independance Day.
Thank you!
So you gave the GSP vs Wirehaired pointing Griffon 15 minutes and the lab gets an hour and a half 😂😂😂. I love your videos. You have helped me with my dog. Keep it up
Loves the way how you trained them and they play
Thanks for your info...... nowadays people take for granted years of hard work.... thanks for sharing.
Good job at making that nice young man blush! bad Stoney! We love you guys!
My chocolate lab Annie that I just rescued…. Thank you for teaching me that she is an American Lab. I was frustrated because I work at a veterinary clinic and no one could explain to me why my chocolate lab looks the way she looks. I thought for sure she wasn’t actually a lab even though she has papers. Shes American, very lean long body narrow face ! Boy do I have my hands full! I live in an apartment and physically don’t have the energy she has but I rescued her from a bad situation and I don’t want to give up. She’s very emotional and hypervigalant but a heart of gold. My oh my
I have one of each and your video is exactly like my boys. Best Lab video I've ever watched!
That is a great setup. The kayak and water setups are brilliant.
What a brillaint video. So incredibly valuable. 🙏
There are British and Irish field lines which are sort of in between.
I've not ever looked at Irish field lines. Interesting!
Very good advicefrom Stonnie, working lines and show lines are quite different. My working collie x flat coat retriever is still real active at 15yrs ! A wonderful dog , but i knew my lifestyle needed to change as i was going to be setting aside at least 3 hours a day to exercise and train / stimulate him and also have a constant companion in him.Research & being honest with yourself is a huge must when considering having a dog in your life.
I treated myself to a lab in the year 2000, I got third pick in the litter: first to the the owner of the sire, next to the breeder, and then me. All of the sires among these friends were field champions.
Your voice is very soothing. Great to go to sleep on. Also, your little granddaughter is smart as a whip. Great job with the kids and the pups.
Thank you so much!
i just got a 1 year old pound puppy. this was very helpful
We should have watched this video before we got our “English” dog. But….. as it turns out, we got the perfect dog for us!! He is seven months old. We are an older retired couple with just us living in the house. He gets us out for walks, gives us plenty of loving, plays nice and settles down nicely. We have two crates. One downstairs and one upstairs in our bedroom. For three nights now he stayed in the crate all night with no problem. First day he drank lots of water and peed in the house lots. Second and third day we took him out a lot and he hasn’t gone in the house at all. Also he is drinking like a lab. Not too often but when he does he drinks lots. Looks like he is smart. He never saw stairs before so it took lots of coaching to get him upstairs but now he is a pro. Turns out Bailey is a perfect fit for us.
This video made mind up. Thank you "English Lab" is more what I am looking for.
English labs have crazy , puppy energy until about 8 years. American/field/meth labs have methamphetamine/marathon levels of energy until 8+ years. We've had both, and both are incredible dogs, but the English ones are a lot easier to tire out and just be mellow.
Terrific video Stonnie. Thanks so much. Millie is doing great. BTW your yard looks awesome 🙂
Thank you!
Thank you, your videos make me feel a sense of relaxation and goodness.
My lab is tall, slender like the field but he has a head like the show.
And his eyes are green, pink nose and lips. A Dudley lab is what I was told.
Thick coat on his back. I swear there’s a golden in there but he’s a rescue so I just get what they tell me.
Labs are fun, goofy, smart and loving. It’s my first.
I have a Doberman and a Laso as well.
Cheers.
Loved the long video, both the cameraman and Charlotte worked hard 😀
Amazing work by the floating cameraman!
I started with disliking working line. But the more I watch these vids. I see how much more fun they are and how I can use them in my therapy with clients. I think I’ve landed on my work partner. Thank you for these comparison vids. Helped me a lot.
How about one in between?😊
Good tutorial here both pups look very sound, proper manners. My lab with fetch all day but we break it up because of the heat Cooper has lots of energy. I laugh when you said about a dog dropping the ball in your lap I just love a dog with drive to play and work.
Very nice! Excellent comparison vid, with some great training tips mixed in… must watch for a prospective owner.
Labs are awesome 😉
Totally agree about the difference between the English(show) lab and the American (field) lab. We had both at the same time. My English lab was super easy to train, if you said no it was for the rest of his life. With My husbands American lab…major energy and when younger got into everything. Both were the most lovable and well trained dogs. The American lab was great in the field. My English actually would rather walk on the sidewalk instead of the dirt. I truly miss them both. Now we have another American lab and a German Shorthair. Lots of energy in our home.
How would you compare the GSP to the American lab? I had an English Lab Emmitt who was so awesome and chill and everybody loved him. When he passed I got a German Shorthair Pointer Otto because I wanted a dog with a bit more energy. Boy was that a shock. I have a 100 acre forest where we walked and he would cover about 30 kilometres while I went three. Then we would play frisbee for a couple hours, then he would just run around the yard chasing rabbits and squirrels. It was damn near impossible to tire Otto out. I'm trying to decide on my next dog which will be a lab but I'm still undecided on which type.
@@garykleinsteuber4529 American lab if you want energy but you must meet him/her first. I am sure there plenty of rescues that also have energy and would love to be your companion.
I wish I had watched and understood the content of this video before I bought my 2 labs. We live in the City most of the year but get to spend summers in N. Idaho. I have a show princess and a field fetcher. My field fetcher loves to play fetch and swim. Show princess not so much. Similar but different for usre. Appreciate your content and training suggestions Stonnie. Happy Independence Day 2023.
Love the looong videos! 👍🏽👍🏽
My chocolate Lab "Daddy" was a mixture of the 2 lines.
Oh my God I miss him so so so much ❤
I have one of those right now. He loves to fetch and play like a field Lab but his stamina is more English. After 4 - 5 times he'll run to the nearest shade and lay down for 5 minutes before starting again. I love him though - just the right amount of energy for my family. He does drop his toys in my lap while I'm on the computer.
My chocolate Lab also seem like a mix. She looks like a show line, not fat but stocky, but has the stamina and mindset of a field line. Maybe I got the worst of both kind, Lol
@@kallebirgersson710 sounds like a lot of fun 😄
@@troyrichards8637 I am very happy for you 😃
I might be one of the weirdos that actually prefers the look of the field bred dog 😆 awesome vid as always!
great advice for people get dog matched to your activity level
This is such a great video! I absolutely love my English lab and he is my perfect fit. One thing I had no idea about was how much of a forager the English labs are, because like you said, their noses are always always to the ground😂 he would try and eat every little thing when he was a puppy and still loves checking every speck on the ground with his mouth. Thankfully, he has matured and doesn't try to eat it all but I have had my fair share of heart attacks when he was a puppy!
Thank you!
That's my Jake. He's the poster child for an English lab.
I could listen to pretty much anything you narrate lol - Love me some field labs
I love this. I have a field Lab, and the way we play fetch is that I take a racquetball and a racquet, and hit the ball about 100 yards or so. We both enjoy it. We loose some balls down gopher holes, but that's OK.
incredibly informative and in depth video.
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My chubby has a limit on how many times she will retrieve a ball, but no matter how often I drop my phone,keys,pen, wallet ,cane ( you get the idea) she will be on the spot picking the dropped item up and putting it in my hand. 😊
Much Enjoyment 👍😎
I wish we could add photos to comments, because my neighbor has a beautiful American black and white lab. He is tall and lean with a beautiful head. It's a good thing, too, because he accidently fathered my standard poodle's puppies. They turned out to be great puppies!
English are really fun to wrestle with. I don’t know if field bred like to wrestle.
What a great video!
Thank you!
Not one to comment on children, but charlotte has grown up so much! Hope all is well with your family. Thanks for the fantastic video, as always.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
You need to do a day in the life of Annie she has Main character energy
Listen to Uncle Stonnie!
I didn’t go with my daughter to pick out her black lab, thinking it was English bred, it was field bred😳
He hounds us to play fetch🤪
All labs are awesome
I've always kind of categorized him as English and American also. and I think your daughter summed it up quite well.
I have a English chocolate and this video should be a must watch for future lab owners. Just a pro tip for energetic dog owners buy yourself a durable remote control car and it's the easiest and most fun way to get your energetic dog daily exercise! Mine will chase it till the battery needs recharched. Sometimes we need to stop for water breaks.
Edit: Although I'm not sure if dog trainers would agree if this is a good training method for a well behaved dog. But it will definitely get them there daily exercise.
I had a yellow lab that was 1/2 American field and 1/2 English ….perfect combination !
excellent video and spot on with your comparison. I have been raising Labs both English and American for 28 years. Both very loving and affectionate breeds. Loyal, easy to train and all excellent with people. Anyone chosing a Labrador should know exactly what they want in and out of a Lab. If considering an American it is a huge commitment to consistent exercise and retreiving several times of day.. If that's your thing as it is mine what an absolute joy and fulfilling life. My English labs have also been amazing hunting and feild trials dogs. Their shut off is much sooner than Americans who basically have no shut off until you stop them.. Both amazing breeds that make life so much better.
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you're maybe the richest a man can be
Nice land
hopefully good health
Great family
And some incredible dogs
I couldnt imagine it getting much better than that
Be blessed brother
I love how you always give such positive reinforcement to rach pup
Dogs absolutely need good self-esteem, and you definitely give that
What he said is exactly right. I have both. My male is English bred. He has all the good traits of a Lab. There isn't a mean bone in his body, he likes to eat, he will play fetch, but you have take the object from him. He wants something in his mouth all the time. He likes to play tug, but is so strong, he will hurt you.
My female is field bred. She dives into water to fetch bumpers. You can't say "frisbee" because she gets excited. When we go out on the porch, she runs to the Frisbee and points. She is always busy, tires me from just watching her. She is extremely competitive. She actually attacked the male over possession of a Frisbee. My male, won't squabble, even over food. He is laid back, patient, and sweet. However, my field bred female has a lot of personality. Both dogs love water, love to go walking in.the National Forest, loves cold weather, and love me. Ditto.
When I was young there were only black/yellow labradors; no chocolates, no separate field/show lines; no difference in English/American. Just begun looking for yet another labrador puppy (latest in a very long line of labradors). This was interesting thanks.
I adopted a 2-year-old light yellow/cream Lab and she's built like the field Lab but SO LAZY. I wish I knew more of her history because she's also not that interested in toys and likes the IDEA of playing with her ball but then loses interest. However, one of her favorite activities is sniffing and leaving notes for her neighborhood pen pals.
I think she'd really enjoy scent work but don't know how to start.
hide food treats let her search
Unless you are absolutely serious about wanting more drive, enjoy the relaxed laziness.
so i have 2 rottie lab mixes, the older one is a field lab rottie corso mix the younger one is a show lab working line rottie, had both since they were puppies and the younger one seems to me to be more of the british lab sort than the english as she is way more prey driven and loves fetch and even tho sometimes she is so tired she can barely walk she will still fetch to the point i need to hide her toys so she doesnt drop them in my lap every 5 minutes but then she goes and finds sticks anyway so im never really safe from fetch :D since i found your channel tho i loved your approach to training and try to incorporate many things you do in my training and so far, i can say im very happy that i did so. I wish i could come to america, maybe one day i will be able to in which case you can expect a visit and an eager volunteer ready to learn from the best
My Lab was from both American field (Candlewood) and English show and field (Sandyland) breeding lines. He was both great looking and a great hunter and a great retriever. It doesn't have to be one or the other.
We have a beautiful Charcoal lab here in UK, rehomed from 12 weeks old and assumed he was an English but now 21 months old, we don't know as he looks completly half way to both. A bit bigger than the Fields but much leaner than the English. And energy wise, VERY active when we are out in the garden or walking and playing with toys or in the park with other dogs, but at home, when we stop interacting and put the toys away, he chills. We would really love to know.
Seems like Golden retrievers have all the best and worst qualities of both show and field, lol. My guy is fearless and eager to try anything new, ( walking behind roaring waterfalls, paddleboarding, climbing ladders ...) fetches +20 times, comes back at breakneck speed, ( to whistle) eats everything if not monitored closely ( toys, gloves, socks,shoes, pencils, screwdrivers, shoes.... ) it's more to get my attention I think. He responds to "leave it" or "out" but eats things when I don't see him. I see it later....
He will go all day if he can play with his brother or go on adventures, but, he'll sleep half the day if nothing is happening ( I love this!!!)
He has a big blocky head, deep chest, and beautiful feathers. He lacks the dense undercoat of the show dogs... maybe he isn't fully field bred as I was told.
In any case, he's my best friend and I love him deeply.
Awesome work mrs. Cameraman 🎉
Love what you do. I have had several of both types over many years and variations of each too. We had a well bred English lab from actual hunting lines that did quite a bit better than some of our field bred labs, but he was the exception. In your comparison I noted that the distances for each type weren't equal as there is no doubt that the field bred would have easily demonstrated the differences, it just would have been better for the publiic viewer. We even had a field trial bred lab that was like a super genetically charged American field dog/race horse; that many have no buisiness in owning either. There really are 4 variations, two within each distinct dog of English and American.
You should definitely post some supplementary videos of your dogs!
Yes you are lumping show bred dogs into "English" that is not exactly right. Some of the best gundogs are "English" but not show dogs they are field dogs.
Thanks for this in depth overview, I love labs some of the friendliest dogs I've met were Labs, but my wife has a whippet, and I was wondering if you have any general advice tips for working with a whippet that is a tad bit skitish around new people? Anything you have to offer I would appreciate, Thank you and God bless.
Annie take the course like the back of her paw ❤ and that’s why he thought Annie was easy. Millie had to be encouraged and checked in.
We have a field Golden who finally grew out of his puppy stage at age seven (now 10) and two English Golden littermates just over a year old. I found a lot of what you said here applicable to my experience. In fact this first year of raising my littermate boys was probably an easier experience than the first three years with our field golden. Including the times-two factor and all the extra energy I put in to preventing littermate problems. Our field golden used to start his day off with 2-3 hours of off leash running at the dog park, and two more boring walks later in the day. As long as he was well exercised and mentally stimulated, he was very well behaved. He started suffering from vestibular disease and that squashed a lot of his adventures and zapped his energy. Before the puppies came home he was very senior like, but it’s like he’s aging in reverse this year. I think all the physical play with the puppies has really helped. We used to limit their time together because he was an old man, but now we have to separate them because our old guy doesn’t know how to stop playing and wants to keep going even when the twins are ready for a nap. 😂 He’s doing so well we were able to take him on his favorite camping trip this year. Also 10 years later in life myself, I think the English Goldens have a more appropriate energy level for us. Basically brought the dog park home to my old guy and everything is working out wonderfully!
Do you mean yellow lab instead of golden lab? Usually golden refers to golden retrievers.
@@janicetribbiani7535 Sorry, I should have been more specific. I have all Golden Retrievers, I was making the comparison between the field and show lines being similar to our experience with Golden Retrievers.
I love working with my clients working dogs, and then returning them to them
My "Lacygirl" was a white English Lab, but she still loved to play fetch. She would even toss the ball up against the back of my legs. But when we were done and went inside she would find a nice spot near my feet to take a nap.
Love both different black labs, and I believe I have owned both before over the years, hopefully I will get to again one day and they befriend my golden retriever
The field one looks lots like a Flatcoated retriever, wich we own two of. Never get tired of play and attention🥰
We're on our fourth Field Lab - Fox Reds - and you are right: they are VERY energetic and playful. But honestly we LOVE that. We are active people - and I hunt - and we find the walking fetching swimming and playing keeps us young. Moreover, we strongly prefer the lean muscular look of a field lab over the chunky blocky (often fat) bench labs. It seems you have a pretty strong bias toward benches, and that's fine. But we wouldn't trade our Fox Red field labs for anything.