How far would you go for your best friend? They sit beside you with their head in your lap. They lick you on the face. They wait for you till you come home. They fetch the ball for you. They love you, no matter what. Ok, so we admit it: we are talking about your […]
Your Friendly Lab!
Let’s look at the Labrador retriever breed from another angle, for those of you who still havent decided whether or not to buy/adopt one. There are various things which need to be looked at before deciding what the best breed would be for you and your family. If you are looking for a guard dog, […]
Why Labradors are great Guide Dogs
Labrador Retrievers are very popular Guide Dogs Labradors are excellent Guide Dogs and are used all over the world Labrador Retrievers are renowned sporting dogs; however, they are also first class guide dogs. This is hardly surprising when you take their intelligence and temperament into consideration. Being easy to train, Labradors were quick to adapt […]
Why Dog Crates are such a Great Idea
Dog Crates are very useful if used properly Although they are very much like cages they should not be treated like one. This is the first step to getting your labrador to use his crate. You will find that having a dog crate will be very helpful during the housebreaking process and you may not […]
Trimming Labrador Retriever Nails – Learn how!
How to take care of Labrador Retriever Nails Keeping your labradors nails nice and trim is very important. It has become regarded as being an integral part of any dogs health. If the nails are not looked after they can crack. Cracked Nails can lead to infection Regular nail trimming is widely advised by veterinarians […]
Training labrador retrievers – follow these 6 basic rules
6 Basic Rules By following these basic rules it will make training Labrador retrievers a much easier task. Labs are very intelligent and are extremely capable of learning things very quickly. These rules will help simplify the training process and make it easier and less confusing for your Labrador. The first thing to make sure […]
The Don’ts Of Adding A New Labrador Puppy To The Family
Endless books, magazines, and Internet articles have addressed the basics when getting a new puppy. But regardless of just how simple and repetitive puppy care information may become, like anything else in life, always refer back to those basics for timeless advice. Check out the following Don’ts when a new puppy has arrived in your […]
Showing Your Lab: The AKC Standard “Look” For The Labrador Retriever
The AKC Standard Look For Showing Your Lab The general appearance of the Labrador should be that of a strongly built and a very active dog. He should be fairly wide over the loins and strong and muscular in the hindquarters. The coat should be close, short, dense and free from feather. The skull should […]
More about Labrador dogs
More basic ‘need to know’ information on Labrador dogs So, you think labrador dogs are the right breed for you? It could very well be. They are fantastic dogs, they are great companions and very easy to train. But because of its size and needs it may not suit your situation, be it where you […]
Learn about the history of labrador retrievers
The history of labrador retrievers is hard to pinpoint. Stories of coarse, thickly coated, black water dogs trained to work with fishermen date back to the sixteenth century, cited by sailors from Devon, England, who routinely saw them when trading with the fishermen of Newfoundland (then a British colony). Through the centuries more refined specimens […]