They should have at least 30 minutes walking or play a day. Labradors have an average lifespan of approximately years. Some health issues that they might develop are Hip and Elbow Dysplasia and eye problems. Reputable breeders have worked hard over the years to minimise the risk of these health issues. They should also have Eye Clearance Certificates. Many health issues can be avoided or greatly reduced by keeping their weight in a healthy range.
Talk to your local Greencross Vets for more health information. They have a great weather-resistant fur coat. So with a complete and balanced diet they should only need two or three good brushings a week. Too much washing with soap-based shampoos will remove the natural oils from their coat. Labradors do shed their coat heavily throughout the year though, so brush them regularly to keep flyaways under control.
At Greencross Vets, nothing is more important than the health and wellbeing of your four-legged friend. If you have any more questions, please reach out to your local Greencross Vets.
You can find your local Greencross Vets here. Is a Labrador right for your family? It took a while for the Labrador Retriever to catch on with the American public, but once it did — wow! Labs then jumped up to No. We leave that honor to the Border Collie , but Labradors are one of the most intuitive breeds I have dealt with. I started in Labradors 49 years ago, have handled all breeds and I have wondered if I would find a breed I preferred to the Labrador.
I have not. Turn them on, turn them off. If I want to go for a hike, run, swim, play ball, or hunt, they are up and ready to go. However, if I want to stay home and eat a gallon of ice cream, watch the Super Bowl, or a wach movie, they are thrilled to hang right there, too.
Consequently, this makes the Lab an excellent service dog. Because the breed is often shuttled between families from Guide Dog Raisers to the training facility and finally to its forever family, it requires plenty of psychological fluidity. And then again when it reaches retirement, another home may be in the offing. How much to feed, what to feed, and how often to bathe. A Labrador is supposed to have a beautifully wrapped coat and a bathed coat does not wrap.
They are wash-and-wear dogs. A well-bred Labrador has a well-bred coat. It is a thick double coat. Bottom line, bathe as little as possible because it will get dandruff if bathed too often, plus itchy skin. Some of the queries asked to Linda Maffett, of Bellingham, Washington, a breeder since , are: What type of health testing do you do?
I tell ya, once you get a lab in your life, no other breed will surpass your desire. They become part of your family and you grow to love them as such. God bless them labs. Thanks so much for this wonderful, informative article. My blind daughter is now in NY for a 3-week training with her guide dog, a black lab.
He is smart as hell, very trainable at every level so far. I cannot be happier. Totally agree. I have a two year old named Dudley, a crazy as hell chocolate Lab. Lucas you must. I have been an owner now for two years and it is simply the best. Already today, I have had the pleasure of attempting to wash my car as Dudley, my chocolate Labrador ran frenetic and crazy circles around the front lawn with the hosepipe dangling from his mouth.
Check out my blog page for more such crazy stuff from him too. I stumbled over this site accidentally. Can only say I had a Labrador for 11 years and, besides him being a perfect playmate with the kids, he was one of the main reasons I could do the very intensive and stressful job I had during most of these years full university professor, long working days, living for a long time separated from my family, and more. A human would not have had all that patience, I believe. I completely agree that once you own a Lab you wont get any other breed of dog.
I have a 7 month old Yellow Lab male named Wyatt. My family was pestering me for months to get a dog and I put up a little bit of a fight. Once I saw him I knew I was in trouble and would have to bring him home. They look as though they are straight out of a Hollywood movie.
My boy is pounds already and maybe still growing. He is huge! We call him a big oaf. He can be clumsy from time to time but is as sweet and loving as can be. He listens to my every command I make. He loves my wife and two boys. He watches over my youngest boy as if he is the parent. He is the most alert, gentle protector a Dad could ask for. There is no comparison to any other dog breed.
I love all dogs big and small but Labs will always have a special place in my heart. Maya is my second Labrador Retriever. She is sweet, loyal, intelligent, playful, and most of all the best friend a person could have in their life.
She really has been with me in sickness and health. When I have been home recovering from many surgeries, Maya has stayed close to me in bed during my recovery. I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice.
Maya comes to work with me every day. She invented her job at the office. When patients come in, she goes to the waiting room to greet them. When my therapy session is over with a patient, Maya escorts them to the exit door. It is her job.
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