Top 20 breeds: Retriever (labrador)

Group: Gun

Average size: 54–57cm (large)

Life expectancy: 12–14 yrs

Character: Good tempered and intelligent – eager to please. Great family pet

Amount of exercise: Needs lots of exercise

Grooming needs: Requires little grooming

Specific requirements: Watch their diet as they have a tendency to become overweight. Easy to train, with persistence, and will keep knowledge for life

Suitable environment: Town or country

Can be prone to: Hip and elbow dysplasia, retinal dysplasia, cataracts

Check with the breeder for the family health history