Labrador Retrievers

[/ˈlæbrədɔr rɪˈtrɪvərz/]
nounmasculine/feminine (depends on individual dog)pl: Labrador Retrievers
Retrievers Labrador
1. A large, athletic dog breed originating from Newfoundland, known for their loyalty, intelligence, and excellent swimming ability. They are popular as family pets, service dogs, and hunting companions.
Labrador Retrievers are excellent swimmers and love playing fetch in the water.
Os Retrievers Labrador são excelentes nadadores e adoram buscar objetos na água.
2. Dogs of this breed characterized by their muscular build, friendly temperament, and coat colors typically in black, yellow, or chocolate brown.
Their Labrador Retriever has a beautiful golden coat and a gentle disposition.
O Retriever Labrador deles tem um pelagem dourada linda e temperamento gentil.
Labrador Retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, they are highly valued as family pets and status symbols in middle and upper-class households. In the USA, they rank consistently as the #1 most popular breed. They are widely used as guide dogs for the blind, therapy dogs, and search-and-rescue dogs in both countries. The breed's friendly nature and trainability make them culturally significant in Western dog-owning communities.
NYC Slang
Labs (informal shortening used in NYC and across USA)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
LabsLabradorRetrieverLabrador dog

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
Retriever Labrador
Most common and formal translation
General Brazilian Portuguese
Labrador
Short form commonly used in casual speech
Rio de Janeiro
Retriever Labrador
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'Labrador'
São Paulo
Labrador
Often referred to simply as 'Labrador' in urban areas
Portugal
Retriever Labrador
Portuguese spelling maintains same translation as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

dog breedretrievergundogservice dogfamily petsporting dog

Related Idioms & Phrases

Loyal as a Labrador (describing unwavering loyalty)
Work like a Labrador (describing hard work and dedication)
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