Labralas

The Labralas has only been around since the 1980s and there is not enough information to get a good history so it is best to look at the history of the parents. The Labrador Retriever was originally known as the St. John's Water Dog from the capital city of Newfoundland where they were found in the 1800s. These dogs used to help the fishermen pull in their nets of fish and retrieve the ones that tried to get away. They were later renamed after the Labrador Sea where the breed was developed. They were exported to England in the early 1800s and became popular with the hunters for their ability to hunt and retrieve ducks and geese from the water after they were shot. In the late 1800s, they almost became extinct when tax laws made it illegal to own more than one dog. They became popular as companions and guide dogs when they made it to the United States and are now the number one most popular dog in America. They were officially recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1917. The Vizsla, also known as the Hungarian Vizsla, originated in Hungary during the middle ages and were known for their trailing, falconry, and pointing abilities. They were bred from the Weimaraner, Transylvanian Hound, and Turkish Yellow Dog. According to legend, they started out as a hunting dog for the Magyar Tribe in the 1100s and then became popular with the wealthy and noble Hungarians as companions. They almost became extinct after WWII but some were smuggled to other European countries and ended up in the United States in 1950. They were noticed and accepted by the American Kennel Club in 1960 where they are the 31^st most popular breed in the United States.