What many veterinarians do find, however, is that each Lab is an individual with his own personality. Some Labs are more mellow, while others can be higher energy. Some tend to be more anxious dogs. And you can even have a Lab that is a bit of a goofball. But no matter what personality your Lab puppy grows to develop, one thing is always the same.
His family adopted another chocolate Lab, Seamus, after Clinton's presidency ended. Labs adore their owners. They will want to live indoors and sleep as close as possible to you—or even on you. They like to get outside to play, but don't leave them unattended for too long as they may prove they have a naughty side. Labs have been known to dig and chew, so invest in plenty of sturdy chew toys to keep yours entertained. Labs are an ideal fit for families, as they are happy to bounce around the yard with children.
If properly introduced and trained, Labs can also get along well with other pets in the home including cats , other dogs, and small animals. Beyond retrieving game on hunting trips , the hard-working breed has also served in a variety of fields, including drug and explosive detection, search and rescue, therapy , and assistance to those with disabilities.
They are competitors, doing well in agility, field tests, and at dog shows. And they absolutely love to swim. When you welcome a Lab to your home, be prepared for lots of shedding. Grooming isn't substantial, but brushing your dog daily will help reduce the tumbleweeds of fur scattered about your house from their thick double coat. They should be bathed every other month to keep them smelling fresh.
Brushing their teeth a couple of times a week, keeping their nails trimmed —likely once or twice a month—and checking their ears for redness or odor should also be on your Lab care checklist.
Labs demand plenty of play and exercise as well. A daily minute walk or a lively game of fetch will help your pup burn off some of his energy. Lack of activity could lead to undesirable behavior, but don't overdo it—this "workaholic" breed is apt to exhaust itself.
Don't let Lab puppies run and play on hard surfaces for their first two years so they don't damage their joints. Of course their reputation for good behavior precedes them, but that doesn't mean you can skip training sessions with your Lab. Training is important to ensure they don't grow to become too rowdy. Labs enjoy training and do well in obedience competitions. Introduce Labrador puppies to other humans and animals early to help socialize them properly.
This, coupled with ample positive reinforcement , will allow your pup to grow into the friendly Lab many know and love. The star of the show, Marley, is actually several different Labs who played the role to reflect the various age stages of Marley during the film. Labs are a pretty hearty and healthy breed , living 10—12 years.
But, as with all breeds, there are some common conditions to be aware of. Elbow and hip dysplasia , heart disorders such as tricuspid valve dysplasia TVD , epilepsy , and hereditary myopathy or muscle weakness can all affect Labs. They can also face eye conditions, including progressive retinal atrophy and cataracts. Owners should also be aware of a condition called exercise induced collapse EIC. The American Kennel Club recognized Labrador Retrievers in and the breed became a loving pet to many families.
Today, Labrador Retrievers are still ready to work and please their pet parents. They are also affectionate, outgoing, intelligent and friendly to humans, especially children and other animals. They enjoy regular and vigorous walks, a game of fetch or even a swim in a safe area.
They regularly top the AKC list of most popular breeds. Learn about every breed here. When she is playing with her doggie friends, I can call her out and she will practically fly to me, completely forgetting the other dogs and instead focusing on me. Her focus on me was so great that she was off leash trustworthy in nearly any situation by 11 months. Now at almost 5 years old, she is perfect. It takes a lot to get a dog close to perfection, and Maggie is as close to it as a dog can get in my opinion.
I call them The Three Hoods. I had heard people say if you have a good dog and you get a puppy, the older one will play a big part in training the new pup; I now know that is true.
They are a huge part of our family and we couldn't imagine life without them. This is Oscar the black American Labrador Retriever at 2 years old. He is waiting for his owner to throw him the ball.
Notice how his tail is up. That indicates that he is in an excited state of mind. Oscar gets a lot of excited physical exercise playing ball. This type of exercise tires out the body, but keeps the mind in high excitement mode.
A pack walk is also needed to exercise and calm the mind. Zeke the chocolate Labrador Retriever at 13 years old— "Friend to all. Never met a stranger.
Miss him dearly. He likes to sleep a lot and play tug-of-war. He also likes to dig up the yard which mommy and daddy aren't too happy about He loves walks and playing with other dogs.
He's a very smart pup and learns very fast. He's practically potty trained—we use the ring the bell on the door system—and he sleeps through the night. He also likes to cuddle on your lap, which could pose a problem when he's 80 lbs. She is not super high energy, probably due in part to the daily exercise I make sure she gets. She is eager to please and extremely loyal. She greets everyone with a wag of the tail and loves to be loved on! As with any dog, consistency is important when training, and thanks to that, and dog parks , Molly is the perfect dog: ".
Three adorable puppies showing the three Labrador colors, front to back, black, yellow and chocolate, photo courtesy of Mirage Labrador Retrievers. He is one and a half years old in this picture and we adopted him from the pound.
Like most Labs he loves the water as you can see in the picture ; in fact, he loves it a little too much. We need to work with him on not obsessing over the water so much, but he is so eager to please that it shouldn't be too hard. We take him on two walks a day with him carrying a doggy backpack, one being a three-mile walk with at least a half hour of swimming.
I watch the Dog Whisperer all the time so I know that with following his methods and with Dozer being so eager to please that whatever issues he has we will be able to improve them.
Cappy is an all-around great companion and fun dog. His favorite activities include car rides, swimming, fetch, meeting new people and playing with his big sister, a black Lab.
The Purebred Labrador Retriever Information and Pictures "Othello black month-old Lab and Hamlet chocolate month-old Lab live in the city with mom, but they love to drive out to the country and visit their cousin Jake yellow month-old Lab.
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