Category: Labrador Health

How Tall do Labrador Retrievers Get?
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How Tall do Labrador Retrievers Get?

By MGarcia on Feb 25, 2010 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Grey labradors, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, Pure bred, Working Labradors, Yellow Labradors, labrador retrievers

It isn’t something you see everyday, a dog that nearly dwarfs his dog trainer, but that is what happens when you look at Giant George. The Great Dane is so big that recently, the Guinness Book of World Records awarded him the title of Worlds biggest dog. His dog trainer, George Nassar is ecstatic.

What problems does the lab breed have to worry about?
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What problems does the lab breed have to worry about?

By MGarcia on Feb 24, 2010 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Grey labradors, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Nutrition, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, Yellow Labradors, labrador retrievers

The Labrador is a very gentle, intelligent dog excelling in learning obedience skills. With proper training, Lab puppies can become exceptional guide dogs. With a fondness for children along with an ability to follow instruction, the Labrador Retriever can make a great family pet. In addition to considering the good qualities of the Labrador Retriever, it is important to understand the health issues, so choosing a breeder with a strong code of ethics is advisable.

What's it like to have a dog with heartworms?
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What’s it like to have a dog with heartworms?

By MGarcia on Feb 22, 2010 in Labrador Health, Labrador Rescues

When we found out that our lab, Jack, had heartworms, it was pretty scary news. Heartworms are fatal when not treated, and can cause truly horrifying health problems. Even the cure can be deadly, which is why so many vets advocate preventative medication, like Heartguard.

Labs that will eat anything
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Labs that will eat anything

By MGarcia on Feb 16, 2010 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Grey labradors, Labrador Dog Training, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Nutrition, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, Yellow Labradors, labrador retrievers

If you’re a dog owner, you’ve likely wondered if there’s anything they won’t eat. You might have even tested this theory once or twice, staring in amazement at the enormous quantities of week-old, straight from the refrigerator, leftovers your pooch is willing to ingest, still showing no signs of stopping. In fact, a study conducted in the UK showed that about half of the country’s dogs were at the time overweight. This has caused an increasing popularity of canine diet drugs as well as “fat clinics” for dogs.

Labrador puppy growth chart
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Labrador puppy growth chart

By MGarcia on Jan 23, 2010 in Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog

Labrador retrievers make wonderful pets. People with new puppies, however, can be surprised by how quickly—and how big—their dogs grow. Making sure your new family member is growing according to schedule is an important part of responsible dog ownership.
First, are you sure that you have a Labrador retriever on your hands? Is it a full-blooded [...]

What Should I Feed my Labrador Retreiver?
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What Should I Feed my Labrador Retreiver?

By MGarcia on Dec 17, 2009 in Featured, Labrador Health, Labrador Nutrition, Yellow Labradors

Because Labradors have a specific chemical makeup, what you feed your dog can increase the lifespan and the quality of life of your beloved pet. When choosing a food, the amount of protein, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals are very important. It is also a good idea to look for dog foods with salmon oil, flax oil and canola oil, all which are great sources of omega 3. These essential fats will optimize the nutritional value of any food, and contribute to healthy skin and a healthy coat. If you are feeding your lab a well balanced dog food, it should cover all their nutritional needs, and extra vitamins and supplements should only be needed in specific situations.

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Diagnosing and Treating Ear Infections in Labradors

By MGarcia on Dec 09, 2009 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Labrador General, Labrador Grooming, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, Uncategorized, Website Reviews, Working Labradors, Yellow Labradors

Ear infections are very common in large dogs, especially in Labradors due to the size and shapes of their ears. The lab’s long ears fold over to protect their ear canal causing a warm, moist climate, perfect for any organism to flourish in, and therefore, leading to infection. Because hearing is crucial for labs for survival and security it is important to be diligent when it comes to recognizing a potential ear infection.

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What breeds do Labradors get along with?

By MGarcia on Nov 30, 2009 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Labrador Dog Training, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum

Since Labrador retrievers are considered the most popular dog in the world, it’s not surprising that people often wonder what other breeds Labradors get along with.
Labrador retrievers, as any owner will tell you, are in fact very friendly, laid-back dogs. It is a feature of the breed. They are as well-known for their easy-going nature [...]

What is the difference between purchasing a Labrador from a respectable breeder, and rescuing a Labrador Retriever?
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What is the difference between purchasing a Labrador from a respectable breeder, and rescuing a Labrador Retriever?

By MGarcia on Nov 09, 2009 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Featured, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Nutrition, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum, Yellow Labradors

Labradors are wonderful dogs for just about anyone. They make excellent companions and family dogs. They aim to please and are highly intelligent. They are so smart that they need to be trained to complete tasks or tricks to fill their time so that they do not try to find other, more destructive ways, to fill their days. Many people debate over whether to get a Labrador from a respectable breeder to rescuing one of these gorgeous dogs from a rescue. There are solid arguments on both sides of this particular issue, though ultimately, you must weigh the facts and what is important to you and use that information to decide for yourself what is best for you and your family.

What characteristics were Labradors bred for?
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What characteristics were Labradors bred for?

By MGarcia on Nov 09, 2009 in Black Labradors, Chocolate Labradors, Featured, Labrador General, Labrador Health, Labrador Nutrition, Labrador Pup dog, Labrador Retriever Forum

Labradors were originally bred to be hunting dogs. They were trained to accompany hunters of all different types and retrieve game that they had shot. Currently, only some Labradors are used as hunting dogs. Many Labradors are enjoying their lives as family dogs and only hunt tennis balls during a game of fetch. Due to their good nature and intelligence, these dogs are incredibly versatile and make outstanding pets to anyone that can keep up with their constant energy.

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