Whitney Veterinary Hospital and
Cat Care Clinic

Raven is a Labrador Retriever!

Labrador Retrievers were originally from Newfoundland, came in several different sizes and were known as Newfoundlands. They originally helped the fisherman by pulling boats through the water and retrieving game and fish. They performed well at any task involving swimming. These dogs eventually died out in Newfoundland because of a "heavy dog tax"; but, fortunately, some specimens had been taken to England and it is from one of these - the "St. John’s Newfoundland" - that the dog that we know as the Labrador Retriever is descended.

These short-coated retrievers can have brown, black or "yellow" coats. They weigh between 55-80 pounds and stand 22-25 inches tall. Today they are involved in agility, obedience, confirmation, drug detection, hunting and guide dogs.

We are pleased to welcome Raven to our practice!