Category: Labrador General

Choosing Between the Available Labrador Dogs
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Choosing Between the Available Labrador Dogs

When you go to pick out your dog, the Labrador dogs you will have to choose from will each have a different personality. Choosing the right one for your home and family situation can be difficult, especially if you have a lot of choices. However, it is important that you find a dog that will [...]

Choosing the Right Labrador Retriever Name
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Choosing the Right Labrador Retriever Name

Choosing just the right name for your Labrador retriever can be difficult. If you get an older dog from a rescue, it may already come with a name. However, just because it came with a name doesn’t mean you have to keep it. Whether the dog came with a name or didn’t have one at [...]

The Temperament of the Labrador Retriever
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The Temperament of the Labrador Retriever

One of the biggest draws to owning a Labrador retriever is their temperament. The breed is well known as a family-friendly dog because of the traits the breed carries. While you can never be completely sure of the personality or temperament of an individual dog, knowing the overall temperament of a breed can help you [...]

A Brief History of Labrador Dogs
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A Brief History of Labrador Dogs

Like many other breeds of dogs, Labrador dogs have a history. They weren’t always in existence until certain breeds were crossbred to create them. With the Labrador retriever, their origins lie in Newfoundland, Canada. The primary breed that later became the Labrador is known as the St. John’s dog. These dogs trace back to England, [...]

The Importance of Color in Labrador Retriever Dogs
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The Importance of Color in Labrador Retriever Dogs

Labrador retriever dogs can come in a wide range of colors. While the American Kennel Club, or AKC, only officially recognizes some colors, there are actually more than just the three most well-known colors for this breed of dogs. Besides the common yellow, black and chocolate Labradors, you can find variations of colors and even [...]

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Facts about the Labrador Retriever

America’s number one dog the Labrador retriever is a popular dog because of many reasons. The dog’s likable face makes it very endearing to the many that have made it part of their family. The Labrador is a very people oriented dog. For very good reasons millions of Americans own this dog that is very [...]

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Tips on Taking Care of Labrador Dogs

The Labrador retriever is a cross bread of Newfoundlands and small water dogs. Labradors are wonderful dogs with lovely qualities.  They are the most companionable dogs and are very endearing, dependable, and independent. While they are not quiet and self-conscious, they are not aggressive but are very active and playful. Labradors have brilliant minds, excellent [...]

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Labrador Retriever Dogs

As the name defines them, Labrador retriever dogs are trained to retrieve.  The Labrador retriever is a type of gundog that is quick to learn commands. Naturally, this type of dog is keen to please, eagerly seeking  your approval and attention. That is why Labrador or in short Lab, will follow you everywhere you go. [...]

Labrador Retrievers and Neighbors
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Labrador Retrievers and Neighbors

When your neighbor knocks on your door at 9 PM at night, a lot of things go through your mind. I answered the door with my two labs in tow, barking, and carrying on. While they are fairly obedient, they have been known to forget themselves for a minute or two, especially the seven month [...]

Rescue Labradors and Emotional Issues
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Rescue Labradors and Emotional Issues

A Labrador rescue is a fantastic companion for an adopting family. They are loving, caring and faithful pets who will show their gratitude in a variety of endearing ways. Unfortunately, many of these Labradors come from abusive homes or traumatic situations and can show the signs of emotional distress. Some of these signs can be behavioral issues [...]