The Labrador Retriever is a medium-large British retriever with a short dense water-resistant coat, friendly temperament, and high need for exercise, training, and weight control.

Italy12-15 yr lifespan

The Lagotto Romagnolo is an Italian water-dog-turned-truffle dog with a dense curly woolly coat, sharp nose, and affectionate, trainable temperament.

The Lakeland Terrier is a small British fell terrier with a harsh weather-resistant coat, bold temperament, and history working fox in rugged Lake District country.

England12-15 yr lifespan

The Lancashire Heeler is a small English cattle-driving and ratting dog with a short weather-resistant coat, sharp intelligence, and lively working attitude.

The Landseer European Continental Type is a giant black-and-white water-rescue companion from continental Europe, closely related to but distinct from the Newfoundland in FCI countries.

Finland12-14 yr lifespan

The Lapinporokoira, or Lapponian Herder, is a medium Finnish reindeer-herding spitz with a weatherproof coat, strong work ethic, and calm, willing temperament.

Germany11-13 yr lifespan

The Large Munsterlander is a German versatile pointing dog with a black-and-white coat, strong field drive, and close-working, trainable temperament.

Germany8-10 yr lifespan

The Leonberger is a giant German companion and working dog with a lion-colored double coat, black mask, steady temperament, and serious size-management needs.

Tibet12-15 yr lifespan

The Lhasa Apso is a small Tibetan companion and sentinel dog with a long heavy coat, confident character, and sharp alertness despite its size.

France12-15 yr lifespan

The Little Lion Dog, or Lowchen, is a small European companion breed with a long wavy coat, lively temperament, and traditional lion trim.

The Macedonian Shepherd Dog Karaman is a large North Macedonian livestock guardian, newly provisionally recognized by FCI, with a black or black-and-tan coat and reserved, brave temperament.

Hungary12-14 yr lifespan

The Magyar Agar is a large Hungarian sighthound with stronger bone than many greyhound types, excellent endurance, and a short dense coat.