Labrador
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Labrador
A popular dog breed (Labrador Retriever) known for its friendly nature and intelligence. Labradors are often used as family dogs, guide dogs, or rescue dogs.
Unser Labrador liebt es, im See zu schwimmen und den Ball zu holen.
Our Labrador loves swimming in the lake and fetching the ball.
Both meanings are connected. The dog breed 'Labrador Retriever' was originally bred on the Canadian peninsula of Labrador and named after it.
Die Vorfahren des heutigen Labradors stammen aus Kanada.
The ancestors of today's Labrador come from Canada.
You can easily tell from context whether the dog or the region is meant. Words like 'Hund' (dog), 'bellen' (to bark), or 'Gassi gehen' (to walk the dog) point to the dog breed, while geographical terms like 'Provinz' (province), 'Kanada' (Canada), or 'Wildnis' (wilderness) refer to the region.
Unser Labrador bellt, wenn der Postbote kommt.
Our Labrador barks when the mail carrier comes.
When the dog breed is being discussed, it is often described with characteristic adjectives. Common combinations are 'ein treuer Labrador' (a loyal Labrador), 'ein verspielter Labrador' (a playful Labrador), or 'ein kinderlieber Labrador' (a Labrador that is good with children).
Labradore gelten als sehr treue Begleiter.
Labradors are considered very loyal companions.
When the Canadian region is meant, typical geographical prepositions are used. You travel 'nach Labrador' (to Labrador), are located 'in Labrador' (in Labrador), or drive 'durch Labrador' (through Labrador).
Viele Touristen reisen für Abenteuertouren nach Labrador.
Many tourists travel to Labrador for adventure tours.