Labmaraner

58-98 lbs
21-22"
United States
Labrador Retriever
Weimaraner
Labraraner, Weimador

The Labmaraner is a hybrid breed and is a mix between a Labrador Retriever and a Weimaraner. They are lively, intelligent and active dogs much like both parent breeds. They are well-built and muscular, and will need a lot of exercise. They will love going for walks, jogging and swimming in summer. Common colors can include grey, brown, yellow, silver and black and their coats are glossy and short and easy to maintain. The breed can have grey eyes, blue-grey or amber. Although they can be stubborn, Labmaraners are very intelligent dogs who will respond well to training. They are good for people with families and will get on well with children and other pets in the house.

purpose Purpose
Companion, Sporting
history Date of Origin
Unknown
ancestry Ancestry
Weimaraner, Labrador Retriever

Labmaraner Health

Average Size
Male Labmaraner size stats
Height: 23-24 inches Weight: 60-100 lbs
Female Labmaraner size stats
Height: 21-22 inches Weight: 58-98 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Bloat
  • Heart Conditions
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Minor Concerns
  • Ear Infections
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Epilepsy
  • Osteochondritis Dissecans
  • Joint conditions
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Von Willebrand's Disease
  • Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia (IMHA)
Occasional Tests
  • X-Rays
  • CT or MRI scan
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Urinalysis
  • Complete Blood Count
  • Ophthalmic Examination
  • Physical and Neurologic Examination

Labmaraner Breed History

The Labmaraner is a combination of a Weimaraner and a Labrador Retriever, the most popular breed in the United States. Labrador Retrievers are good natured, intelligent dogs and prized as working dogs. They are often used as guide dogs and in search and rescue. Despite their name, the breed originated from the Canadian island of Newfoundland, not from Labrador. They were originally referred to as St. John's dogs, after the capital city of Newfoundland and worked with local fishermen to retrieve fish and pull in nets. It is hard to believe that this popular breed was virtually extinct in the 1880s because of a hefty dog tax. The second Earl of Malmesbury imported the breed to imported to England where he bred them as gun dogs and retrievers. He was also the first person to refer to the breed as “Labradors”. Labrador Retrievers were recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917. Often referred to as the "grey ghost" because of its distinctive coloring, the Weimaraner was bred for hunting in the early 19th century. These graceful aristocratic looking dogs were bred at the Weimar court in Germany as hunting dogs. Some of the breeds used to develop Weimaraners include the Bloodhound, the English Pointer, the German Shorthaired Pointer and the blue Great Dane. The Germans imposed strict guidelines on the breeding of these dogs and when an American Howard Knight wanted to import them, he was sent two that had been neutered but he eventually managed to acquire some foundation dogs in 1938 and in 1942 the Weimaraner Club of America was formed. The breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1943.

Labmaraner Breed Appearance

The Labmaraner is a large, good looking, muscular dog comprised of a cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Weimaraner. They can weigh up to 100 pounds and reach a height of 24 inches. Common colors will include grey, brown, yellow, silver and black and their coats are glossy and short. The breed can have grey eyes, blue-grey or amber and they are almond-shaped and usually very expressive. The head is usually rounded like a Labrador and they have a long muzzle and ears that hang down to the cheeks while the nose is usually grey. The paws are usually webbed like the Labrador.

Eye Color Possibilities
blue Labmaraner eyes
Blue
amber Labmaraner eyes
Amber
Nose Color Possibilities
brown Labmaraner nose
Brown
Coat Color Possibilities
gray Labmaraner coat
Gray
brown Labmaraner coat
Brown
silver Labmaraner coat
Silver
black Labmaraner coat
Black
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Labmaraner straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Labmaraner Breed Maintenance

With their short, glossy coats, Labmaraners are quite low maintenance when it comes to grooming. They don’t shed much, so weekly brushing should be more than enough to remove any loose hair and stimulate the skin. They won’t need to be bathed often unless they get very dirty or roll in something smelly which they quite enjoy doing. Because they are so active these breeds are unlikely to need their nails clipped very often because they will be worn down but it is always a good idea to check. Brush the teeth daily if possible for good dental hygiene and check the ears as the breed is prone to ear infections.

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Brushes for Labmaraner
Pin Brush
Pin Brush
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Labmaraner requires weekly brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Labmaraner Temperament

The Labmaraner is a loving, gentle, and friendly pet who loves nothing more than to be with its family and thrives on human interaction. They are great family pets and good with children but don’t like being left alone for any length of time and can develop separation anxiety so are best suited to people who spend a lot of time at home. The breed is good with other pets but with their hunting ancestry may be prone to chasing other animals. Early training and socialization will help with this as will keeping them on a leash when out in public. But they are intelligent dogs who will be easy to train. They are lively energetic dogs who will need plenty of exercise so best suited to an active family. Labmaraners do make good watchdogs because they are very alert but their friendly, non-aggressive natures mean they will not do much more than bark at strangers.

Labmaraner Activity Requirements

With both parent breeds being very energetic and active, a Labmaraner will be the same and will need plenty of exercise to be fit and healthy. They will enjoy long walks or a run to burn off energy and will love ball games and swimming. This breed is not suited to an apartment but will enjoy a home with a large enclosed yard. They could embark on destructive behavior like digging if not taken out enough and will thrive on activities that provide physical and mental stimulation. They are tolerant of varying temperatures but most dogs shouldn’t be exercised if it is very hot or left outside for too long in the cold.

Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
16 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
60 minutes
activity minutes

Labmaraner Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
3 cups
cup per day cost cup per day cost cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$1.50 - $1.90
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$39.00 - $52.00
food bag monthly cost

Labmaraner Height & Weight

6 Months
Male Labmaraner size stats at six months
Height: 17.5 inches Weight: 60.0 lbs
Female Labmaraner size stats at six months
Height: 16.5 inches Weight: 58.0 lbs
12 Months
Male Labmaraner size stats at 12 months
Height: 21.0 inches Weight: 72.5 lbs
Female Labmaraner size stats at 12 months
Height: 20.0 inches Weight: 70.5 lbs
18 Months
Male Labmaraner size stats at 18 months
Height: 23.5 inches Weight: 80.0 lbs
Female Labmaraner size stats at 18 months
Height: 21.5 inches Weight: 78.0 lbs

Labmaraner Owner Experiences

Ollie
9 Months
7 People
Condo
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Very playful likes to chew on things a bit lazy sometimes and enjoys company
1 month ago
Goober AKA: Gooby Doobie Doooooo
8 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
fetch find dig walk run biscuit-whoring
Pound hound adopted at 8 weeks old and introduced to our cats on day 1. Goober is gorgeous silver/grey and goofy. He's also VERY vocal, not so much barking as howling, growling, grunting, yipping, and snorting, or sneezing to communicate his desires. He mimics some human words like FOOOOOOOOd and greets people with a doggy version of helloooO. He need lots of daily exercise and moderate mental stimulation, usually 2 or more heavy work &/or play sessions each and every single day, rain or shine. He's smart and loves to find new ways to challenge us. Rides in the car amazingly well, still working on leash manners. Goober adores EVERYBODY. We got him on our schedule when he was little so I've been able to leave him home alone with free reign of the house for a few hours at a time with no issues, other than being told all about it when I get home. He is a voracious chewer, but hasn't damaged a single thing other than his own toys... he loves to snuggle into all his throw pillows and comforters so he is very gentle with those. Will do absolutely anything for a treat, so I have him help me dig holes only where and when I need them. He also picks items up and gives them to me when asked (just point and say "gimmiethat"
1 year, 10 months ago
Henry
3 Years
1 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
swimming
Hike
Long walks
Run
Car ride
Fetch
I rescued Henry from a local shelter almost 2 months ago and love him dearly. He's been so fun to have around and super easy to train but suffers from severe separation anxiety as well as human reactive - I seem to the be the only person he likes. This has honestly been the hardest part of having him and has required a load of patience on my part but it's something we're working on.
1 year, 11 months ago
Fisher
2 Years
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Swim
jog
Boat ride
Walk
Car ride
Our dog came from the shelter, he was abandoned at 6 months. We walked in, saw him, and had to have him. He is PERFECT.
6 years, 10 months ago
Maximus
4 Years
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Hiking
Hike
High Five
Very loving and loyal. He quite, seldomly barks at all. Smart and extremely handsome.
6 years, 7 months ago
Nikki
2 Years
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walk
Look out the window
Learn a new trick
Catch treats
Swim
Tug-of-war
Fetch
Speak
Eating Snacks
Playing in the snow
She's very loving and clingy, she doesn't like to be alone. Also she's energetic, and seems to always be happy. She gets scared easily and is very nosey but she is very smart and learns quick, she has also settled down some with age.
6 years, 5 months ago
Heidi
5 Months
3 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Chase
Fetch
Running
She is an absolute playful joy!
6 years, 4 months ago
Eva
4 Years
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
chasing squirrels
Running
swimming
she is the sweetest baby ever. She is very smart and does not require a leash. Comes to you on command and will stay right by your side. Hands down the best pup ever.
6 years, 3 months ago
Hector
10 Months
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
I just got him 3 weeks ago and I thought that I made the biggest mistake. The first week was really bad but after that we realized how good the pup is. He is loud but is getting in to the point that he will understand went to be silent by demand. He loves people and we are getting in love with him. He is black, told,relly short hair, his eyes are amber and has a dimond shape that is white on his chest. He is 72 pounds and LOVES to eat.My problem is when I walk him, he can really pull my hand off if i am not careful. I may have to take him to doggie trainning to see if he can slow down a litter but in the other hand he is just a BIG puppy.Now I think that got a deal because the lady who sold him to me could not take care of him any more and I got it for only $150.00. THANKS, JESUS..........:)
6 years ago
Nala
12 Months
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Tug of War, Running, Ball Play, Long Hikes
Nala came ti us from a shelter 2 weeks ago, she had no name, within a week she knows her name, has learnt to sit and loves playing with other dogs. She loves to hunt and has caught a rat already. Her Jack Russel brother helps her. We live on a small holding in South Africa and she loves to run with our other dogs. No leash required her recall is fantastic as long as she is not on a hunt.
5 years, 11 months ago
Zuko
6 Months
3 People
Apartment
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
running aroundd
super hyper, but loves to cuddle as well
5 years, 4 months ago
friday
8 Years
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Fetch
Swim
Tug-of-war
Walk
best dog ever only paid $25 people crazy charging/paying $100's
5 years, 4 months ago
Jack
9 Years
8 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Shake
Fetch
Learn a new trick
Laying in the sun
Off-leash
Best dog ever. Sweet, smart and loyal
5 years, 4 months ago
Flicka
12 Years
2 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Flicka was the best dog ever. Easily trained, a lover (except for that free range chicken and field mice), great with kids, other dogs and adventures. She lived till almost 13 years old and the major health issue she had was fatty cysts that requires 1 surgery. A neck tumor was her undoing😢
5 years, 3 months ago
Dexter
5 Months
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walking
Hiking
lounging
Playing fetch
I got Dexter when he was just 7 weeks old. He is not yet fixed, so he can be stubborn at times, but he is VERY smart and easy to train. He does have a lot of energy and requires a lot of attention but he also has a lazy side. Overall an awesome breed.
5 years, 3 months ago
Pablo
1 Year
9+ People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Road walk
He's aggressive, stubborn but loyal. I'm a Nigerian so he adapts any kind of weather condition(cold or hot)
4 years, 11 months ago
Nala
2 Months
2 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
I enjoy playing with her
She is wildly energetic and she is so loving. She loves me so much more than anyone in the house and gets so excited she will not listen when I first come home.
4 years, 10 months ago
Bear
24 Months
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Very smart and alert. Loves to be outside no matter the weather. Loves toys.
4 years, 8 months ago
Cocoa Cola Belle Garrison
12 Years
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Walks Dancing when excited,
Her mom Bonnie was a labmaraner. Cocoa is a labmaraner mixed with Australian Shepherd and a Rottweiler she I have had her for 12 year's her mom Bon Bon I gave away in 2009 and I have regretted doing so. Cocoa and I miss her so much. If I say Bon Bon Cocoa starts looking for even now. Bon Bon was Cocoa's mom and Ryou the Australian Shepherd and Rottweiler was her Dad. Right now Cocoa weighs 72 pounds she eats a cup of dogfood 2 times daily on the page it said 3 cups she has always been a small eater I tried feeding her 3 times she wouldn't eat it. And she has to have things in small pieces and even with her water you can't fill it full she will bump her bowl with her nose to you take some out or pour some out. She is very affectionate and was so easy to train. I use sign language and she knows it. She has been my companion dog for last 8 years.But, before all that she is my furry daughter.I also have a Australian Kelpi named Zelda she is 4 and she is my companion dog also but is my furry granddaughter first. They are my family just like my daughter Anjelika.
4 years, 8 months ago
Diesel
7 Years
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Diesel loves to be loved on and cuddled but is also energetic and playful. But...he’s GIANT freaking 135 lbs at the LEAST. He’s a big lovebug
4 years, 5 months ago
Moose
2 Years
4 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Moose was a rescue. He was 11 mos when we got him. We also have a golden retriever and a cat. The animals all get along well and he's been delight. High strung, but very sweet and trainable. One prob we are having now is our daughter just got a kitten and he's not taking well to it and acting aggressive toward it. Strange since have a cat already. He's super attached to our daughter so maybe this is why? If anyone has advice would appreciate it.
4 years, 4 months ago
Ashley
2 Years
4 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Ashley is very very protective of my wife and I, especially in our bedroom. If we are just relaxing she joins us but does not want anyone or anything else around. She is very excited to see us and shows her love to a extreme. She does not like to be left alone. As a guard dog she is awesome, I really believe she would fight and die to protect her family. Due to her hunting nature she does track and tries to go after our occasional bear visitor, of course we would never let her do that.
4 years, 4 months ago
Loki, God of Mischief
7 Months
5 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
He’s a great guard dog. The only thing i don’t really like is that he is so slobbery. He is so affectionate though, he gives hugs and gets his slobber all over me.
4 years, 3 months ago
Remington
16 Years
3 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Remington was a good boy just lost him this last spring. Always loving greeted me at the door EVERY night afterwork. Loved going upnorth and spending time with grandma. When grandma moved in with my wife and myself,remington would look after grandma when we were at work. BEST DOG EVER......NEVER EVER EVER HAD A PROBLEM WITH HIM. Smart, funny, caring, and always there.....we will miss him.....
4 years, 2 months ago
Oreo
10 Years
5 People
House
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
The best dog ever! Great family dog. Had her since she was 8 weeks. Very intelligent, friendly, puppyish, funny, loving, guard dog. Never had any health issues til the end. We lost her this year and we’re still grieving. We will forever cherish our time with her and the awesome memories! RIP Oreo! We love you! There will NEVER be another!
4 years, 1 month ago
Spencer
18 Months
6 People
House & Yard
Health
Grooming
Friendliness
Energy
Trainability
Pastimes
Spencer is the sweetest pup but comes in much larger than we expected at 90lbs! He is a super big barker and we are working on it. He is so easy to train. A beep is all it takes to deter him from undesirable behavior. The only true annoyance is that he simply cannot deal with a closed door. Almost as if he is clausterphobic. He is also afraid of his own shadow. He was a rescue at 4 months so I have a feeling these issues stem from then. Still he is always happy to see new people, dance with you, play fetch, go for a walk. He gets along quite well with our older huskita, once he learned that she would only play outside. Can't imagine our family without him!
3 years, 7 months ago
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