Labrador Retriever - AKC 标准

General Appearance

The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built(紧凑身材), medium-sized, short-coupled, dog possessing(特有的) a sound, athletic(运动的), well-balanced conformation(构造) that enables(使它能够) it to function(职责) as a retrieving gun dog; the substance(主要作为) and soundness(稳固的) to hunt waterfowl(水禽) or upland(陆地猎物) game for long hours under difficult conditions(环境); the character(特性的综合) and quality(品质) to win in the show ring(衔回); and the temperament(性情温和的) to be a family companion(伙伴). Physical features(身体面部) and mental characteristics(特有的智商) should denote(指示) a dog bred to perform(执行任务) as an efficient(能干的) Retriever of game with a stable(稳定的) temperament(性情) suitable for(适合的) a variety of pursuits(变化性强的追击) beyond(较远的) the hunting environment. The most distinguishing(有区别的) characteristics(特有的) of the Labrador Retriever are its short(短), dense(密集的), weather resistant(抵抗低温的) coat; an "otter" tail(水獭尾); a clean-cut(干燥的) head with broad back skull(宽广的头盖) and moderate stop(中等的,适当的胸深); powerful jaws(强大的咬合力); and its "kind" friendly eyes, expressing character(反应敏捷), intelligence(极聪明的) and good temperament(性情). Above all, a Labrador Retriever must be well balanced, enabling it(使它能够) to move in the show ring(回转) or work in the field(旷野) with little or no effort(不费力的). The typical Labrador possesses(拥有) style and quality without over(过于) refinement(精致,文雅), and substance(实际上) without lumber(笨重的行走) or cloddiness. The Labrador is bred primarily(起初) as a working gun dog; structure and soundness(各方面的稳固) are of great importance.

Size, Proportion and Substance(其比例与尺寸)

Size(尺寸) - The height at the withers for a dog is 22-1/2 to 24-1/2 inches; for a bitch is 21-1/2 to 23-1/2 inches(公犬自马肩隆至地面22.5~24.5英寸; 母犬21.5~23.5英寸). Any variance greater(任意超过) than 1/2 inch above or below these heights is a disqualification(失格). Approximate(大约重量) weight of dogs and bitches in working condition(条件,环境): dogs 65 to 80 pounds; bitches 55 to 70 pounds. The minimum height ranges(高度范围) set forth(对外宣布) in the paragraph(段落) above shall not apply(不应用于) to dogs or bitches under twelve months of age(1岁以下). Proportion(比例) - Short-coupled(连接); length(长度) from the point of the shoulder(肩点) to the point of the rump(臀部点) is equal(等于) to or slightly(些许的) longer than the distance from the withers to the ground(马肩到地面). Distance from the elbow to the ground(肘到地面的高度) should be equal to one half of the height at the withers(胸深和腿长1:1). The brisket should extend to the elbows(胸深至肘部), but not perceptibly(不可以明显感觉) deeper. The body must be of sufficient length(足够长的) to permit a straight(准许的范围内), free and efficient stride(轻松不费力的大步行走); but the dog should never appear low and long or tall and leggy(不可显示出苦力的或优美而长的腿), in outline(轮廓). Substance - Substance and bone proportionate(骨架成比例) to the overall dog. Light,"weedy" individuals(过轻的个别体) are definitely incorrect(绝对错误的); equally objectionable(令人反感) are cloddy(土气的) lumbering(笨拙的) specimens(样本). Labrador Retrievers shall be shown(展现出) in working condition(工作环境条件下的) well-muscled(精干的肌肉) and without excess fat(多余的肥肉).

Head(头部)

Skull(头骨) - The skull should be wide(宽广); well developed(良好的发展) but without exaggeration(过于夸张). The skull and foreface(眼睛前面的部分) should be on parallel planes and of approximately equal length(额段突出和嘴平行或接近). There should be a moderate(适中的) stop-the brow(额段) slightly pronounced(些微的突出) so that the skull is not absolutely in a straight line with the nose(以至于头盖和口吻部并非绝对平行). The brow ridges(额段延伸) aid(帮助) in defining the stop(深度的定义). The head should be clean-cut(干燥) and free from fleshy cheeks(肥厚的面颊); the bony structure(骨瘦嶙峋的结构) of the skull chiseled beneath the eye(眼睛之下轮廓分明) with no prominence in the cheek(面颊部无显著突出物). The skull may show some median line(头骨位于中心线左右); the occipital bone(枕骨) is not conspicuous(显著的) in mature(成年的) dogs. Lips should not be squared off or pendulous(四方和下垂), but fall away(倾斜) in a curve toward(接近曲线) the throat. A wedge-shape(契形) head, or a head long and narrow(狭窄) in muzzle(鼻口部) and back skull(后头盖骨) is incorrect as are massive(厚重结实的), cheeky heads. The jaws(口) are powerful and free from snippiness(剪状) the muzzle neither long and narrow(长而狭窄) nor(也不) short and stubby(短而粗的). Nose - The nose should be wide(宽大) and the nostrils(鼻孔) well-developed(完全开放). The nose should be black on black or yellow dogs, and brown on chocolates. Nose color fading(退色) to a lighter shade(逐渐变浅) is not a fault. A thoroughly(完全) pink nose or one lacking in any pigment(缺少色素) is a disqualification(失格). Teeth - The teeth should be strong and regular(有序) with a scissors bite(剪状咬合); the lower teeth(下牙) just behind, but touching the inner side(里面的) of the upper incisors(上门牙). A level bite(平行咬合) is acceptable, but not desirable(令人满意的). Undershot(下鄂突出), overshot(上鄂突出), or misaligned(方向偏离) teeth are serious faults(严重缺陷). Full dentition(全齿) is preferred. Missing molars(臼齿) or pre-molars are serious faults. Ears - The ears should hang moderately(适度悬挂) close to the head, set rather far back(适当靠后), and somewhat(稍微) low on the skull; slightly(些微) above(上) eye level. Ears should not be large and heavy, but in proportion(均衡的) with the skull and reach(延伸) to the inside of the eye when pulled forward(向前底下). Eyes - Kind, friendly eyes imparting(抽象的给予) good temperament(气质), intelligence and alertness(聪明而机敏) are a hallmark(特点) of the breed. They should be of medium size, set well apart(分离), and neither protruding nor deep set(两眼不突出或深陷). Eye color should be brown in black and yellow Labradors, and brown or hazel(淡褐色) in chocolates. Black, or yellow eyes give a harsh expression(表现的粗糙,苛刻) and are undesirable(不受欢迎的). Small eyes, set close together or round prominent eyes(圆而突出) are not typical of the breed. Eye rims(眼眶) are black in black and yellow Labradors; and brown in chocolates. Eye rims without pigmentation(色素沉着) is a disqualification.

Neck, Topline(被线) and Body

Neck - The neck should be of proper length(静长度) to allow(准许) the dog to retrieve game easily. It should be muscular(强健的) and free from throatiness. The neck should rise(上升) strongly from the shoulders with a moderate arch(适度的拱形). A short, thick neck(粗厚的) or a "ewe" neck(母羊脖) is incorrect. Topline - The back is strong and the topline is level(水平) from the withers to the croup(臀部) when standing or moving(后背强健. 在运动中从马肩至后臀要求与地面水平). However, the loin(腰) should show evidence of(说明,表明) flexibility for athletic endeavor(运动中保持弹性). Body - The Labrador should be short-coupled, with good spring(弹性) of ribs tapering to a moderately wide chest(胸肋部宽广适度)(身体 - 短粗~~). The Labrador should not be narrow chested(胸不可过窄); giving the appearance(展现) of hollowness(空旷) between the front legs, nor(也不能) should it have a wide spreading, bulldog-like front(~~也不可过宽形似英牛). Correct chest conformation(正确胸部构造) will result(导致) in tapering(尖端细的) between the front legs that allows(准许) unrestricted forelimb movement(运动中前肢活动自如). Chest breadth(宽度) that is either(任一的) too wide or too narrow for efficient movement(运动中显现) and stamina(持久力) is incorrect. Slab-sided(厚平板面) individuals(个体的) are not typical of the breed; equally objectionable(反对的) are rotund(圆形) or barrel chested(桶形胸部) specimens(样式). The underline is almost straight(下线几乎平直), with little or no tuck-up(提起) in mature(成熟的) animals. Loins(腰) should be short, wide and strong; extending to well developed(延伸正确), powerful hindquarters(后腿及臀部). When viewed from the side, the Labrador Retriever shows a well-developed, but not exaggerated(夸张) fore chest(在胸部以前). Tail -The tail is a distinguishing(有区别的) feature(特色) of the breed. It should be very thick at the base(~~尾根厚), gradually tapering toward the tip(像尖端逐渐变细), of medium length(长度), and extending no longer than to the hock. The tail should be free from feathering(羽毛庄的) and clothed thickly(浓密的覆盖) all around with the Labrador's short, dense coat(浓密的毛), thus(因而) having that peculiar rounded(罕见的圆形) appearance that has been described(描述) as the "otter" tail(水獭尾). The tail should follow the topline(于被线延伸) in repose or when in motion(休息或运动中). It may be carried gaily(欢快的摆动), but should not curl over the back(卷尾). Extremely(极端的) short tails or long thin(瘦的) tails are serious faults. The tail completes the balance(完全平衡的) of the Labrador by giving it a flowing line(平滑的流线) from the top of the head to the tip of the tail. Docking(下陷的) or otherwise altering(其他改变) the length(长度) or natural carriage(自然姿态) of the tail is a disqualification.

Forequarters(一侧的前半部分)

Forequarters should be muscular(强健的), well coordinated(协调) and balanced with the hindquarters(前躯肌肉感十足, 与后躯协调平衡.) . Shoulders - The shoulders are well laid-back, long and sloping, forming an angle with the upper arm of approximately 90 degrees that permits the dog to move his forelegs in an easy manner with strong forward reach(肩 - "肩位后置"良好, 长且倾斜~~与上臂构成角度约90度使其在运动中前腿活动自如伸展强劲到位). Ideally, the length of the shoulder blade should equal the length of the upper arm(理想肩胛长度与上臂长度相等). Straight shoulder blades, short upper arms or heavily muscled or loaded shoulders, all restricting free movement, are incorrect(肩胛过直, 上臂短促, 肩部肌肉凸凹...都会影响其自由运动~~不正确). Front Legs - When viewed from the front, the legs should be straight with good strong bone(前腿 - 从正前方看, 腿骨量充足直立于地面). Too much bone is as undesirable(不理想的) as too little bone, and short legged, heavy boned individuals are not typical of the breed(太粗太细太短过于沉重都不合标准). Viewed from the side, the elbows(肘) should be directly under the withers, and the front legs should be perpendicular to the ground and well under the body(从身体侧方看, 肘就在马肩隆垂线下. 前腿垂直地面~~). The elbows should be close to the ribs(肋骨) without looseness(双肘紧靠肋无间隙). Tied-in elbows(肘过紧) or being "out at the elbows"(手肘分离) interfere(妨碍) with free movement and are serious faults. Pasterns(胶) should be strong and short and should slope slightly(稍微溢出) from the perpendicular line of the leg(腿的垂直线). Feet are strong and compact(紧凑的), with well-arched toes(脚趾拱出) and well-developed pads(脚垫). Dew claws may be removed(狼趾去除). Splayed feet(指打开), hare feet(野兔指), knuckling(突球) over, or feet turning in or out are serious faults.

Hindquarters(后躯)

The Labrador's hindquarters are broad(宽的), muscular(肌肉强健) and well-developed from the hip(臀) to the hock(飞节) with well-turned stifles and strong short hocks(后躯宽阔, 肌肉感~~~飞节短促强健). Viewed from the rear(后面), the hind legs are straight and parallel(从正后方看, 后腿直立并平行). Viewed from the side, the angulation of the rear legs is in balance with the front(侧看, 后腿角度与前腿相互平衡). The hind legs are strongly boned, muscled with moderate angulation at the stifle, and powerful, clearly defined thighs(后腿骨胳强劲, 肌肉感...膝部角度适当, 有力, 大腿轮廓清晰). The stifle is strong and there is no slippage(滑动) of the patellae(膝盖骨) while in motion or when standing. The hock joints(飞节连接点) are strong, well let down(完全放松) and do not slip or hyper-extend(完全伸展) while in motion or when standing. Angulation(角度) of both stifle(膝盖) and hock joint(踝关节) is such as to achieve the optimal(理想的) balance of drive and traction(动力和牵引). When standing the rear toes are only slightly behind the point of the rump(站立时后脚趾略微落于后臀垂线后). Over angulation produces a sloping topline not typical of the breed(整体角度产生倾斜背线不合标准). Feet are strong and compact(紧凑), with well-arched(拱形的) toes and well-developed pads(脚垫). Cow-hocks, spread hocks, sickle hocks and over-angulation are serious structural defects and are to be faulted(牛腿, 撇腿, 镰刀腿及角度夸张都是严重结构缺陷).

Coat

The coat is a distinctive feature(有特色的) of the Labrador Retriever. It should be short, straight and very dense(密集的), giving a fairly hard(相当硬) feeling to the hand. The Labrador should have a soft, weather-resistant(对气温有抵抗力) undercoat that provides protection(保护) from water, cold and all types of ground cover(地被植物) A slight wave down(轻微的波浪) the back is permissible(准许). Woolly coats(羊毛状), soft silky coats(丝质背毛), and sparse slick(少而丝般) coats are not typical of the breed, and should be severely penalized(严厉处罚).

Color

The Labrador Retriever coat colors are black, yellow and chocolate. Any other color or a combination(联合) of colors is a disqualification. A small white spot(点) on the chest is permissible, but not desirable(不令人满意的). White hairs from aging(老年后白毛) or scarring(疤痕累累) are not to be misinterpreted as brindling(斑纹的). Black - Blacks are all black. A black with brindle markings or a black with tan markings is a disqualification. Yellow - Yellows may range in color from fox-red to light cream, with variations(变异) in shading(留下阴影) on the ears, back, and underparts(下体) of the dog. Chocolate - Chocolates can vary in shade from light to dark chocolate. Chocolate with brindle or tan(日晒后的棕色) markings is a disqualification.

Movement

Movement of the Labrador Retriever should be free and effortless(不费力的). When watching a dog move toward(对于) oneself, there should be no sign(标记) of elbows out. Rather(宁可), the elbows should be held neatly(优美的) to the body with the legs not too close together. Moving straight forward(迅速的) without pacing or weaving(缓慢或迂回), the legs should form straight lines, with all parts moving in the same plane(同一平面). Upon viewing(从上看) the dog from the rear(后面), one should have the impression (印象)that the hind legs(后腿) move as nearly as possible in a parallel line(平行线) with the front legs. The hocks(后腿) should do their full share(以后腿力量为主要力量来源) of the work, flexing (绕曲)well, giving the appearance of power and strength(力量). When viewed from the side, the shoulders should move freely and effortlessly(自由而不费力), and the foreleg should reach forward(移动迅速) close to the ground with extension(延伸). A short, choppy(波浪起伏) movement or high knee(膝盖) action indicates(显示出) a straight shoulder(直的肩部); paddling(划桨) indicates(显示出) long, weak pasterns(虚弱的胶骨); and a short, stilted(踩高跷) rear gait(后观步态) indicates a straight rear assembly(直的集合); all are serious faults. Movement faults interfering(妨碍) with performance(执行) including weaving(摇晃); side-winding(绕,缠); crossing(横越) over; high knee action; paddling; and short, choppy movement, should be severely penalized(严格处罚).

Temperament(气质)

True Labrador Retriever temperament is as much a hallmark(特点) of the breed as the "otter" tail. The ideal disposition(理想的) is one of a kindly, outgoing(外向), tractable nature(易驯服的); eager to please(容易满足) and non-aggressive towards(对..无攻击性的) man or animal. The Labrador has much that appeals(亲近) to people; his gentle(温和) ways, intelligence and adaptability(聪明且适应性强的) make him an ideal dog. Aggressiveness(好斗的) towards humans or other animals, or any evidence of shyness(显著胆怯行为的) in an adult should be severely penalized.

Disqualifications(失格)

1.Any deviation(背离) from the height prescribed in the Standard(高度标准).
2.A thoroughly(彻底) pink nose or one lacking in any pigment(缺少色素沉淀).
3.Eye rims(眼眶) without pigment.
4.Docking or otherwise altering the length or natural carriage of the tail(自然或人为改变尾部长度或摆动 姿态).
5.Any other color or a combination(联合) of colors other than black, yellow or chocolate as described(描写) in the Standard.

Approved February 12, 1994
Effective March 31, 1994

拉布拉多标准
[简介]
拉布拉多寻回犬是一种结构坚固、中等体型、接合较短的狗，他健康、稳定性良好的结构使他能够成为寻回猎物的枪猎犬；他的体质和坚固的结构使他能在艰苦的条件下，长时间从事猎取水鸟或在丘陵地带狩猎这样的工作；特征和品质是他在比赛中获胜的关键；他的气质也适合成为一个家庭伴侣。身体面貌和智力特征显示出他是培养了用于从追击到搜索等不同环境中。
拉布拉多寻回犬独特的特征是他们短、浓厚且能抵御恶劣气候条件的被毛；一个“水獭”尾巴；线条清晰的头部，后脑宽阔，止部适中；有力的颌部；及“锐利”而友善的眼神，特征明显，聪明而气质良好。
首先是整体条件，一个拉布拉多寻回犬应该非常协调，无需努力或只需要稍微努力一下，就可以很好的周旋于比赛场或在野外工作。典型的拉布拉多寻回犬拥有文雅的品质，但不过分精致，体质良好，但不粗笨或土气。拉布拉多寻回犬最早是作为工作用途的枪猎犬培养的，所以结构和稳固至关重要。

[体型]
尺寸：雄性肩高约为22.5~24.5英寸；雌性肩高约21.5~23.5英寸。误差超过0.5英寸属于失格。在工作条件下的体重：雄性约为65~80磅；雌性约为55~70磅。
上面段落所描述的最低肩高，不论是雄性还是雌性，都不适用于12个月以下的幼犬。
比例：接合略短；体长（从肩关节到臀部末端的距离）等于或略大于肩高（从马肩隆到地面的垂直距离）。从肘部到地面的距离等于肩高的一半。胸部延伸到肘部，但不给人以很深印象。身躯必须有足够的长度，允许步伐直、自由且有效；但他决不能在轮廓上显得矮而身体过长或高而腿细长。体质：体质和骨量与整体比例匀称。体质单薄，“无用”的个体必须被干脆地清除，同样的，土气、笨拙的个体也不合需要。拉布拉多寻回犬必须显示出工作条件下的肌肉（发达），不能过分肥胖。

[头部]
脑袋：脑袋宽阔；非常清晰但不夸张。脑袋与前脸处在相互平行的面上，且长度大致相等。止部适中，且眉毛略微突出，所以头部到鼻尖不是一条完整的直线。眉骨使止部得到了强调。头部线条清晰，面颊没有很多肉，头部的骨骼线条清晰，眼睛下方轮廓分明，但面颊不突出。头部略微显示出一点中心线；成熟狗的后枕骨不显著。嘴唇不能呈正方形或下垂。但向喉咙方向形成一条曲线。楔形头部、或后脑、口吻长而窄的头部与粗笨的头部、厚脸皮一样，都是错误的。颌部有力而不细长，口吻既不是长而窄，也不是短而粗。鼻镜：鼻镜宽阔，且鼻孔非常发达。黄色或黑色狗的鼻镜为黑色，巧克力色狗的鼻镜为褐色，鼻镜褪色为浅色阴影不属于缺陷。彻底为粉红色的鼻镜或鼻镜缺乏任何色素属于失格。牙齿：牙齿结实而整齐，剪状咬和。钳状咬和也可以接受，但不理想。上颚突出式咬和、下颚突出式咬和或未能对齐的牙齿属于严重缺陷。齿系完整最为理想，缺乏臼齿或前臼齿属于严重缺陷。耳朵：挂着，适度贴近头部，位置宁可靠后一些，略微低于脑袋；略高于眼睛所在水平。耳朵不能太大、太重，但与脑袋的比例协调，向前拉时，能延伸到眼睛内侧。眼睛：锐利、友善的眼神显示出良好的气质，聪明而机敏是这个品种的特点。眼睛中等大小，位置分的较开，既不能突出，也不能位置很深。黑色或黄色的狗，眼睛颜色为褐色，巧克力色狗的眼睛颜色为褐色或榛色。黑色或黄色眼睛使表情刺眼，不合需要。小眼睛，位置太靠近的眼睛，圆而突出的眼睛都不是该品种典型的眼睛。黑色或黄色拉布拉多寻回犬的眼圈为黑色，巧克力色拉布拉多寻回犬的眼圈颜色为褐色。眼圈缺乏色素属于失格。

[颈部、背线、身躯]
颈部：颈部拥有正确的长度，允许他轻松地完成寻回工作。肌肉发达，且没有赘肉。颈部坚固地从肩胛升起，适度圆拱。短而粗的颈部或“羊脖子”是错误的。背线：后背结实，在站立时或运动中，背线（从马肩隆到臀部）保持水平。无论如何，作为一种运动型的犬，腰部明确地显示出有弹性。身躯：拉布拉多寻回犬的接合较短，从支撑良好的肋骨到适度宽阔的胸部显得精巧。拉布拉多寻回犬胸部不能太窄，显得前肢之间空荡荡的；胸部也不能太宽，显得象斗牛犬的前躯。正确的胸部构造是前腿之间略微变细，允许前肢自由运动。胸部太宽或太窄，妨碍了有效的动作和持久的耐力的情况，是错误的。平板胸不是该品种典型的特征。同样不合适的情况是过圆的肋骨或桶状胸。成年犬的下腹曲线几乎是直的，或略微上提。腰部短、宽而结实，延伸到非常发达、有力的后躯。从侧面观察，拉布拉多寻回犬的前胸非常发达，但不夸张。尾巴：尾巴是该品种的独特特征。在根部十分粗，向尖端逐渐变细。中等长度，长度不能延伸超过飞节。尾巴上没有羽状饰毛，周围都覆盖着浓厚的、拉布拉多寻回犬的短而浓密的被毛，从而形成了奇特的圆形外观，被描述为“水獭”尾巴。在休息时或运动中，尾巴都是背线的延伸。可能欢快地举着，但不能卷曲在背后，过分短或过分长而细的尾巴属于严重缺陷。尾巴与拉布拉多寻回犬的整体相当协调，从头顶到尾巴尖形成一条流动的曲线。断尾或以其他形式改变尾巴的自然长度或姿势属于失格。

[前躯]
前躯肌肉发达，非常整齐且与后躯协调。肩胛：肩胛向后倾斜，长而倾斜，与上臂呈大约90度角，允许他轻松地移动前肢，而达到最大的伸展程度。理想情况是肩胛骨的长度与上臂骨的长度大致相等。过直的肩胛骨、过短的上臂骨、过度沉重的肌肉或抗肩膀，所有妨碍动作舒展性的地方，都是不正确的。前腿：从前面观察，前腿直，骨骼强壮。骨量太大或太小都不合需要。腿短或骨骼沉重都不是该品种的典型特征。从侧面观察，肘部正好位于马肩隆下方，前肢垂直于地面，且位于身躯下方恰当的位置。肘部贴近肋骨，没有松懈的迹象。肘部关节突出或“捉襟见肘”，妨碍舒展的动作，属于严重缺陷。骹骨结实而短，相对与垂直的腿部，显得略微倾斜。足爪：结实而紧凑，脚趾圆拱，脚垫发达。狼爪可以切除。张开的足爪、兔足、关节突出、或足爪向内弯、向外翻都属于严重缺陷。

[后躯]
拉布拉多寻回犬的后躯宽阔、肌肉发达、从臀部到飞节都非常清晰，膝关节转动良好，飞节短而结实。从后面观察，后腿直且彼此平行。从侧面观察，后躯的角度与前躯协调。后腿的骨骼、肌肉强健，膝关节角度适中，大腿有力而清。膝关节结实，运动或站立时，膝盖不会滑动。飞节结实，位置低，在运动中或站立时，不会滑动或过分伸展。膝关节和飞节的角度达到最佳位置，能很好地平衡推动力和牵引力。站立时，后肢脚趾比臀部略微靠后一点。角度过大，造成背线倾斜，不是该品种的典型特征。足爪：结实而紧凑，脚趾圆拱，脚垫发达。牛肢、伸开的飞节、镰刀腿或角度过大都属于严重结构问题，属于缺陷。

[被毛]
拉布拉多寻回犬的被毛与众不同。被毛短、直且非常浓密，触摸时，给手指一种相当坚硬的感觉。拉布拉多寻回犬拥有柔软、且能抵御恶劣气候的底毛，在水中、寒冷的地方、各种不同的地形条件下给予保护。背部的被毛略呈波浪状是允许的。羊毛状被毛、柔软的丝状被毛、或稀疏而光滑的被毛不是该品种的特征，属于严重缺陷。

[颜色]
拉布拉多寻回犬有黑色、黄色和巧克力色三种颜色。其他任何颜色或颜色组合都属于失格。胸部有小的白色斑块是允许的，但不理想。由于年老或疤痕而造成的白色毛发不应该曲解为斑点。黑色：全部黑色，黑色带有斑点或黑色带有棕色斑纹都属于失格。黄色：黄色允许从狐狸红到浅奶酪色，在耳朵、后背、下腹部颜色深浅有所不同。巧克力色：允许从浅巧克力色到深巧克力色。巧克力色带有斑点或棕色斑纹属于失格。

[动作]
拉布拉多寻回犬的动作舒展而轻松。当观察一个向自己走来的狗时，肘部没有任何向外的迹象。更准确的说，肘部和腿相对与身躯显得整齐，不过分靠近。笔直向前，没有踱步或交织步。腿部形成一条直线，所有部分都在同一平面内运动。反之从后面观察，一个重要的印象是后腿几乎与前腿在同一平行线上运动，飞节完全参与到工作中，弯曲良好，显得非常有力。从侧面观察，肩胛能自由运动，非常轻松，前腿向前伸展，靠近地面，短而起伏的动作，及高抬膝盖显示出肩胛过直，划桨动作显示出长而虚弱的骹骨，短而做作的后躯步态显示出后躯结构过直；所有这些都属于严重缺陷。错误的步态包括了：交织步、向一侧绕行、交错、高抬腿动作、划桨动作、短而起伏的动作。这些都属于严重缺陷。

[气质]
真正的拉布拉多寻回犬的气质就象这个品种的“水獭”尾巴一样，非常有特色。理想的气质是温和、喜欢外出、天生容易调教；渴望取悦于主人，且对人类或其他动物没有攻击性。拉布拉多寻回犬对人们的吸引力非常大，他文雅的举止，聪明而具有适应性，使他成为一种理想的狗。对人类或其他动物具有攻击倾向，或成年犬有明显的羞怯迹象，都属于严重缺陷。

[失格]
1、 任何背离标准所规定的高度范围。
2、 整体粉红色的鼻镜或鼻镜缺乏任何色素。
3、 眼圈缺乏色素。
4、 断尾或以其他任何手段改变尾巴的自然长度和姿势。
5、 除了标准中所描述的黑色、黄色、巧克力色以外的任何颜色或颜色组合。