Labrador breed standard/conformation? Pictures!?

Question

Just out of interest, could anyone critique the dogs pictured? I'm not sure how it works for dogs (I'm more horsey lol) so fire away!

Dog 1:

http://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1pk6r0-vQePsLPJK5oj1qiJjFJITn0TK0w5y19K8lRjFjpntv8UJykvgzvKWD7dQ1f

http://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1pATbgbEWm5A7Y1Ld-c99jq1u0iyIhMVseB2w9e9ukL4aXdm0GqJdNYIdW-THiR4IM

Dog 2:

http://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1pIpZt_F8-HIHKo-GiavFF5RPTpNz-zjsxV1E2B1UR8bcbkxcf7VMuFywjPCTczTnO

http://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1pCWRcSoXRR6GVwbsWb_47RavPP511jJvk85Ee3QJh_3PW7K3RNc6hPR0UJIZWgtMZ

http://blufiles.storage.live.com/y1pa62Gb2B6C_9z9ukK5IJ2FnYLP0V21mg-ROI1Bkk6j60iy3Dw9tTFZazofkuSDOAJ - dog 1 on the left, dog 2 on the right

Answer 1

Very pretty pics!!! I like the pic with both dogs personally, I really like the first pics for both dogs too!!!

Answer 2

dog 1

Answer 3

Right, it's my go, although it is hard to critique these dogs without seeing them stacked or moving. Also, my biggest handicap is that I'm  a poodle judge but here goes...

Dog 1. This dog has good front and rear angulation but a poor backline and a low tail set. Length of neck is lacking.

Good pigmentation. Nice head. Could do with nail clipping - especially the dew claws. Could also do with losing a few pounds.

Dog 2. Not as good in front (short upper arm) and rear angulation as 1 but better backline and tail set. Pigmentation is not as good as 1. Could do with muscling up a bit.

Answer 4

I think you're asking about conformation... I am NOT a Lab breeder or judge so am not an authority of any kind on Labs.  I've starred the question so that hopefully those who actually are may see the question.

I breed Bernese Mtn Dogs and Samoyeds- both working dogs so I'm a bit of a structure freak.

I will say:

Dog 1: I don't like the top line.

Both dogs look a bit heavy for their structure/substance in my opinion.

Answer 5

As they are not in a show stance & I can't see them moving it is hard to give a balanced report on them.  

Dog 1.

Could be the way the dog is standing in the first photo, but topline looks to have a dip.  Quite well proportioned with good depth of chest, nice bone. Correct shoulder and length neck.  Tail is not correct, should be an "otter" tail.  (shorter and held straight like a rudder).  she could do with more muscle in the rear.  Cannot feel the coat, but it looks in very good condition, but could do with being a bit harsher.  Her stance in the photo with both dogs is far better.  she lacks slightly in pigment.

She is a totally different type to your other dog.

Dog 2.

shows more daylight (Is higher on the leg), obviously younger and needs to fill out a bit more.  Also lacks pigment.  Well muscled, but also needs more muscle in the rear.  Coat also in good condition, but soft.  To me she looks slightly "doggie" for a ******.  

I would say they are from totally different lines.  I prefer the type of Dog 1.   But Labs are not my breed, although I have a friend who does show them.   I am in UK, and more familiar with Working and Pastoral breeds.

They both look to have great natures.

Answer 6

Well, the photos are nice, great background. The dogs, yellow labs I assume, look very much like your average yellow lab. I thought the pix were nice, the scenery especially was beautiful.

Answer 7

i k**e dog 2 and if they are champs my dog could be too! and heres a cool site http://www.akc.org/breeds/labrador_retri...

Answer 8

Well, they're not exactly in show stance & we can't see them moving but here goes:

1. !st think that hits you is the dippy topline. Looks quite well proportioned with good bone & correct length of muscular neck. Looks to have a typical kind Lab expression & double coat. Tail isn't an otter tail.

2. Is this the same dog? All you can say, looks to have a lovely coat but maybe a little soft in texture. Nose looks to be lacking a little in pigment.

3. Overweight, in very soft condition! Nose lacks pigment. (Looks a lovely natured dog though)

4. Nice looking balanced dog, would prefer more muscle in hindquarters

5. Dog on left obviously more mature than 1 on right who need time to body up. Dog on L has nice neck leading into topline but again need more breadth of hindquarters.. Dog on r looks very rangy at mo' but could mature into very good dog

There you go. Must admit, Labs aren't my breed & I think these are American?