The Labrador Retriever comes straight from the school of canine charm. Combine that charm with a personality that sparkles like champagne, and you just might find yourself running to the nearest Labrador breeder to buy one of these wonderfully plump little pups.
Without a doubt, this breed is capable of charming most people, but perhaps you should first think about whether it is the right choice of dog for you and your family.
There are two distinct varieties of Labrador retrievers. The English breed dogs have more body than the American breed, they are taller and have a more robust appearance. The British Kennel Club classified them in the Gundog Group and the American Kennel Club classified them as members of the Sporting Group.
The Labrador Retriever is a reliable, powerfully built dog, standing 21 to 24 inches tall at the shoulder, and weighing between 55 and 75 pounds.
Its origins are in Newfoundland, Canada. These dogs are powerful swimmers. They were originally bred to spend many hours in the icy waters off the coast of Newfoundland retrieving and hauling fishing nets. If you like swimming, fishing or boating, then the Lab will be the ideal companion.
Stamina then, is synonymous with this breed. If you like dogs that enjoy playing, you’re in luck, because Labradors can play for hours on end. Their deep chocolate eyes sparkle with intelligence and reveal the gentle and friendly nature of these dogs. The most common coat color is black, but chocolate and yellow are also frequently seen.
The Labrador’s coat is dense and water resistant. It’s not entirely maintenance-free, but a brisk brushing once or twice a week will usually remove loose hair and dirt.
The young Labrador is a real bundle of energy and therefore needs a lot of exercise. Apartment life does not follow this dog. He needs room to run, play, and generally burn off his abundant energy. So if you have a fenced yard, that’s good. But, even if it’s the size of a football field, he’ll still need a brisk walk every day; with or without the front. Labs love to swim, and you’ll be missing out on a great experience if you don’t get in and swim with her.
Labs are famous for their appetite. They love their food, and if you’re not careful they’ll eat you loads of it. You’ll need to keep a close eye on your waistline, as you can get overweight twice as fast. Feed her just enough, and no more, even if she looks at you sadly!
Labradors are prone to hip dysplasia and also the eye disease PRA. Otherwise, this is a relatively healthy breed.
Labradors are big and powerful. Therefore, it is important that you start training your puppy from day one. Training a Labrador is not too difficult as his innate desire is to please you. Some can be stubborn, even stubborn, and always rambunctious like puppies. That’s why puppy obedience classes are a good idea. Many new puppies and many new owners. There is nothing better to socialize your puppy.
Labradors almost always become loyal members of the family, with a friendly and trustworthy temperament. Naturally, the demand for Lab puppies is high and this can cause problems with unscrupulous breeders.
If you have decided that a Labrador is the right dog breed for you, make sure you find a reputable breeder to buy your puppy from. Because it is a real pleasure to have a healthy Labrador Retriever with a balanced temperament.
