Which was first Labrador the retriever or country?

The Labrador Retriever breed was developed in the 19th century in Newfoundland, Canada, which is a country in its own right but part of the larger nation of Canada. The Labrador region in Newfoundland is where the breed's ancestors were originally used by fishermen. Therefore, while the country of Canada existed before the breed was formally recognized, the specific Labrador Retriever was developed later.