Is a Labrador breed a good fit for your family?
- Labs are known for their: loyal, gentle, intelligent, happy and friendly nature and are always eager to please. They thrive on the love of their owner and they get along with children, other dogs and other pets,
- They are an ideal sporting and family dog. The Labrador Retriever thrives as part of an active family or as a trusting hunting companion. Because of his even temperament and train-ability millions of Americans own a Labrador Retriever as a pet. They crave human leadership and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. Adult labs are very strong : train them while they are puppies to behave on a leash, and not bolt out of doorways and gateways before humans.
- Labs are very versatile. They serve as hunting dogs, service dogs and family pets. They can flush and retrieve birds in the wild, serve as a guide and rescue dogs. and play with you children in the backyard.
- Historically, he earned his keep as a fisherman's helper: hauling nets, fetching ropes, and retrieving fish from the chilly North Atlantic. Today's Labrador Retriever is as good-natured and hard working as his ancestors,
Labs have been America's favorite breed since 1991
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- Labrador Retrievers are energetic dogs, delighted to work and play hard. They need to be taken on a daily, walk, jog or run alongside you when you bicycle. While out on the walk the dog should be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. They will be in their glory if you give them a job to do. They gain weight easily, Do not over feed.
DOG NUTRITION
- The smooth , short-haired double coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush regularly with a firm, bristle brush, paying attention to the undercoat. Bathe only when necessary. Labs coat have a natural oil to their coat for water. Over bathing can lead to drying out their coat. These dogs are average shedders but, with the proper grooming can be managed.
GROOMING BATH TIME
Why a dog is a child's best friend: They bring immune-boosting dirt and allergens into the home
- Babies in dog-owning families were 44 per cent less likely to get inner ear infections and 29 percent less likely to need antibiotics
- Healthiest kids were those with a pet dog that spent no more than six hours inside the house. This, say the researchers, could be because these animals are spending more time outside and so bringing home more grime and bugs.