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It’s easy to see why Labrador Retrievers are one of the most beloved breeds on the planet. These gentle, loyal, affectionate and obedient dogs represent all of the values we search for in a canine companion.
Easy to Groom
The Labrador Retriever’s short coat makes grooming easier than many other breeds, making the Lab’s coat pretty low maintenance.
Absolutely Adorable
Labrador Retrievers are one of the most recognizable breeds in the world, and it’s hard to say no to that begging face.
Fantastically Friendly
Even with strangers, Labs are really friendly. So while they aren’t the best guard dogs, they are the best cuddlers!
Super Playful
Labs always seem to remain puppies at heart. These dogs never tire of inventing new games to play with their families!
Incredibly Intelligent
Labrador Retrievers were bred to be quick learners. With the right training attitude, your Lab puppy will really blow you away!
Fun for the Whole Family
Labs are perhaps THE definitive family dog. Labrador Retrievers seem to get along well with everyone, especially kids.
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Questions & Answers
Labrador Retrievers are a very popular breed of dog known for their intelligence, friendliness and even-tempered nature. They make excellent family pets and are easily trainable. They are an active breed, requiring regular exercise and activities to keep them healthy and content. They are also highly social and require daily interaction with their human family. Labradors are quite loyal and need proper and consistent guidance and structure to keep them from becoming bored and exhibiting destructive behavior. They also have a strong natural instinct to retrieve items as part of their breed heritage.
Labrador Retrievers are not a hypoallergenic breed of dog. While some people report that their allergies lessen when around a Lab, this isn't always the case. Labrador Retrievers are known to have a double coat of fur that can be long or short, and that can trap in irritants and allergens which can trigger reactions in those who suffer from allergies. Additionally, because of their shedding, hair and dander can be spread around the home, which can trigger symptoms in those with allergies.
Labrador Retrievers do have some special dietary needs that must be taken into consideration. They are large, active dogs and require plenty of high-quality, high-protein food to keep them healthy and energetic. Additionally, they need omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids to help keep their coat shiny and healthy, and easily digestible carbohydrates to provide energy. Owners should also make sure to avoid giving Labradors table scraps as it can lead to unhealthy weight gain. It's important to feed these dogs a well-balanced diet to provide them with essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Learning all you can about Labs and proper care for them is one of the best ways to become an amazing puppy parent for your upcoming Labrador Retriever. Researching the basics such as feeding, grooming, housetraining, and other behaviors specific to Labs will give you a head-start on being an exemplary parent. Additionally, signing up for puppy classes and teaching your pup basic commands early on, as well as providing a consistent, positive learning environment filled with play and socialization will certainly help in creating a healthy and happy relationship between you and your pup.
Labrador Retrievers typically reach full maturity around 18 24 months, and can reach a maximum height and weight of 24 25 inches and 65 85 pounds, respectively. Though some Labradors can grow bigger than the breed standard, most Labradors stay within these size limits. Labradors also come in three coat colors chocolate, black, and yellow and may appear to be smaller or bigger depending on their color.
The suggested daily exercise requirement for a Labrador Retriever varies based on its age and activity level, but as a general rule, a minimum of 60 minutes a day is recommended. This can be broken up into smaller, more manageable chunks as needed. To ensure your pup is getting enough exercise and stimulation, it would be beneficial to take two or three shorter walks (or playtime sessions) throughout the day 20 minutes here, 30 minutes there with play and/or training lessons sprinkled in-between.
Labrador Retrievers are incredibly patient and loving, making them excellent family pets who are particularly well-suited to households with young children. Labradors are known for their even temperaments and genial dispositions they are gentle, friendly, and adore human companionship making them incredibly tolerant of children. Despite their large size, they are incredibly affectionate, loyal and gentle with young ones. Labradors tend to retain their puppy-like exuberance and playfulness throughout their lifetime which is great for couples with growing families.
Labrador Retrievers have proven themselves to be an incredibly intelligent and loyal breed. They are consistently rated as one of the most intelligent dog breeds and excel at mind-challenging activities. They are natural learners, eager to please their owners, and show an amazing capacity to understand different commands and routines. Labradors have been trained as service dogs, guide dogs, drug detection dogs, and even as space exploration dogs. Their versatility and ability to learn quickly makes Labradors an ideal companion.
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