About Labradors

Before getting a puppy, get to know the breed.

There are two types of Labradors.

The English Labrador and the American Labrador.

The English bred lab comes from English show lines. Their general appearance is different. The English bred labs are heavier, thicker and blockier.

The American bred Lab comes from field lines,  and is generally tall and lanky.

Greyden is one of the most well recognized and trusted English Labrador Retriever Breeders in the GTA.

Our breeding program is dedicated to the conformation standard. We prioritize the structural integrity, thick “otter” tails, and blocky heads that have defined the English show lines for generations. By focusing on dogs with proven pedigrees and championship titles, we ensure our puppies aren’t just pets, but true representatives of the Labrador Retriever as it was meant to be.

Family Pets

Labradors have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs.

Easily Trained

Train Labradors early not to pull on the leash, as they have very strong necks.

Playful

Lively and good-natured, Labs love to play, especially in water – for they love to swim.

The Labrador Retriever is a solid, muscular dog, slightly longer than tall, with a short, hard, easy-care, water-resistant double coat that does not have any waves and comes in solid black, yellow, or chocolate.

The Labrador has a broad head, thick nose, scissors bite and a pronounced stop. Its muzzle is fairly wide and its neck is powerful.

The eyes are chestnut or hazel with an intelligent expression. The medium-sized ears are pendant. The otter tail is strong, thick near the body then tapering, and completely covered with hair. Its limbs have good bone structure. The webbed feet aid in swimming.

Males: 22 - 24 inches (56-61cm)
Bitches: 21-23 inches (53-58cm)
Males: 60 - 75 pounds
Bitches: 55- 70 pounds
Some males can grow up to 100lbs (45kg)
10 - 12 years
Males: 22 - 24 inches (56-61cm)
Bitches: 21-23 inches (53-58cm)
Males: 60 - 75 pounds
Bitches: 55- 70 pounds
Some males can grow up to 100lbs or more (45kg)
10 - 12 years
Family Pets

They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs.

Easily Trained

Train Labradors early not to pull on the leash, as they have very strong necks.

Playful

Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water – for they love to swim.

Hundy - Greyden Labrador Retriever Testimonial

Temperment

The Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, patient dog. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water. They have an excellent, reliable temperament, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family.

Some may be reserved with strangers unless very well socialized as puppies. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They can become destructive if left too much to their own devices.

Training

Labs are easily trained.  Train Labradors early not to pull on the leash, as they have very strong necks. Show lines are generally heavier and easier going than field lines. Field lines tend to be very energetic and high strung. Often the best pets are from combination show/field stock. This breed is very popular.

If you are planning to show, buy only from a reputable breeder. Labs are a bit more dominant and independent than the Golden Retriever. Some of their talents include: hunting, tracking, retrieving, police work, narcotics detection, guide for the blind, service dog for the disabled, search and rescue, sledding, carting, agility, and competitive obedience. Labs bred for English type (English Labs) are more calm and laid back than Labradors bred for American type. English Labs mature quicker than the American type.

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Health

Prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, PRA and eye disorders.

Care & Environment

Labrador Retrievers are energetic dogs, delighted to work and play hard. They need to be taken on a daily, brisk, long walk, jog or run alongside you when you bicycle. Labs are big eaters and need regular exercise and moderate rations to avoid a tendency to become overweight.

 

Labrador Retrievers will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are moderately active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard.

Grooming

The smooth, short-haired, double coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush regularly with a firm bristle brush, paying attention to the undercoat. Bathe or dry shampoo only when necessary. These dogs are average shedders.

 

Hundy - Greyden Labrador Retriever Testimonial

Temperment

The Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family.

Some may be reserved with strangers unless very well socialized as puppies. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They can become destructive if left too much to their own devices.

Training

Labs are easily trained.  Train Labradors early not to pull on the leash, as they have very strong necks. Show lines are generally heavier and easier going than field lines. Field lines tend to be very energetic and high strung. Often the best pets are from combination show/field stock. This breed is very popular.

If you are planning to show, buy only from a reputable breeder. Labs are a bit more dominant and independent than the Golden Retriever. Some of their talents include: hunting, tracking, retrieving, watch dogging, police work, narcotics detection, guide for the blind, service dog for the disabled, search and rescue, sledding, carting, agility, and competitive obedience. Labs bred from English lines (English Labs) are more calm and laid back than Labradors bred from American lines. English Labs mature quicker than the American type.

Health

Prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, PRA and eye disorders.

Care & Environment

Labrador Retrievers are energetic dogs, delighted to work and play hard. They need to be taken on a daily, brisk, long walk, jog or run alongside you when you bicycle. Labs are big eaters and need regular exercise and moderate rations to avoid a tendency to become overweight.
Labrador Retrievers will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are moderately active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard.

Grooming

The smooth, short-haired, double coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush regularly with a firm bristle brush, paying attention to the undercoat. Bathe or dry shampoo only when necessary. These dogs are average shedders.

 

Labrador Retriever Breeders in the GTA

Greyden Labradors has been breeding Yellow English-style Labrador Retrievers
in Ontario for over 30 years.

The Greyden lineage has a distinct set of characteristics that was bred from a long line of Labrador Retrievers of diverse origin. We have travelled thousands of miles, and continue to do so, in the quest to find specific breeding stock exhibiting the distinct English Yellow Lab look we find most attractive. Visit Our Labs page to see some of the wonderful family members that have played a vital part and contributed to this lineage we are proud of.