Labrador retriever

The Labrador Retriever breed makes the perfect pet, show, working, hunting, therapy and hunting dog. The Labrador Retriever is an active dog with an intelligent and cooperative nature. Your Labrador will be easy to train with modern positive methods, and their eagerness for food means it won’t be hard to keep them motivated. The Labrador Retriever is prone to several health issues including hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia and vision problems. Fortunately, screening tests for the breeding Labrador parents means you can avoid or reduce the risk of these conditions impacting your Labrador puppy. The Labrador Retriever breed is well known for their outgoing, friendly nature with people, dogs and even cats. Your Labrador will love you completely, and adore spending time in your company. As an energetic, clever dog your Labrador Retriever will need lots of exercise and plenty of training. You will have to work hard to keep your home fur free. Be ready to work against frustrating jumping behaviors, pulling on the leash, chewing and separation anxiety too. Labrador Retrievers have a medium sized physique, short coat, floppy ears and soulful eyes. They are a gentle clever breed that need attention, training and love. They make great pets, show dogs, and working, hunting, therapy and service partners. They weigh around 70lbs and stand about 24 inches as adults, living for up to 14 years. Contents • • • • Today we’ll look at the pros and cons of Lab puppy characteristics for your fami...