Category: Labrador General

Training a Labrador retriever requires a lot of patience and work.

Labrador Retriever Training May Require Assistance

By Staff Writer on Mar 23, 2012 in Dog obedience training, Featured, Labrador General, labrador retrievers, Labrador Training, Labrador Training

When you decide that a Labrador retriever is the best dog for you and your family, you need to prepare yourself for bringing your new pet home. This means you need to do your research on the breed so you know what to expect. One of the most important parts of dog ownership is [...]

Labrador Retriever Dogs Make Great Companion Pets

By Staff Writer on Mar 02, 2012 in Labrador General

Labrador retriever dogs are a good choice for anyone who is looking for a companion. Whether you have a larger family with small children, you live alone or you have other pets, the Labrador retriever is a versatile dog. Because of their characteristics, the breed is generally able to adapt to many different situations, making [...]

Choosing Between the Available Labrador Dogs

By admin on Jan 30, 2012 in Labrador General

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

By admin on Jan 27, 2012 in Labrador General

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

By admin on Jan 20, 2012 in Labrador General

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

By admin on Jan 13, 2012 in Labrador General

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

By admin on Jan 11, 2012 in Labrador General

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 [...]

Facts about the Labrador Retriever

By admin on Dec 23, 2011 in Labrador General

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 [...]

Tips on Taking Care of Labrador Dogs

By admin on Dec 19, 2011 in Labrador General

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 [...]

Labrador Retriever Dogs

By admin on Dec 14, 2011 in Labrador General

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. [...]