What region was known as the Powder Keg of Europe? Before the start of World War I, many countries in Europe wanted control of the Balkans. Russia and Austria wanted Serbia and many European countries opposed the Ottoman Empire. The instability in the region eventually caused the First Balkan war in 1912.
Their Labrador hip score is hugely important for owners as, of course, Labradors are a breed of dog that are prone to hip problems such as hip dysplasia.This condition can lead to the dog suffering from severe arthritis and becoming lame. One way to assess the state of health o f a Lab's hips is through âhip scoringâ.rom statistics gained in 2005 for various dog breeds it was found that the average Labrador hip score was 12, which compared favourably with breeds such as the Newfoundland which recorded a score of 21 and the Bull Mastiff which registered at 23.
The Labrador Retriever, also known as simply Labrador or Lab, is one of several kinds of retrievers, a type of gun dog. Labradors are athletic, playful, and the most popular breed of dog by registered ownership in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States (since 1991). Coat: The Labrador Retriever's coat should be short and dense, but not wiry. 2  The coat is water-resistant, so the dog does not get cold when taking to water in the winter. 3  That means that the dog naturally has a slightly dry, oily coat. 4  Acceptable colours are black, yellow, and chocolate.