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The Labrador Retriever: An Early History

The exact beginnings of the Labrador retriever cannot be pinpointed Stories of coarse, thickly coated, black water dogs trained to work with fishermen date back to the sixteenth century, cited by sailors from Devon, England, who routinely saw them when trading with the fishermen of Newfoundland (then a British colony) Through the centuries more refined specimens emerged These water dogs were kn.....More on Labrador Retriever Breeders In Georgia

Caring For Your Labradorand#39;s Coat

Caring for the coat of a Labrador retriever is not much of a problem The short, dense hair is easily groomed with a daily application of a hound glove or bristle brush The coat is basically dirt and water repellent, and seldom becomes offensive There is little shedding, even though the Labrador loses its undercoat once or twice yearly Coat trimming is unnecessary (although sometimes resorted t.....More on Labrador Retriever Breeders In Georgia

The Versatile Dog

The Labrador Retriever is one of the most wonderful and amazing breeds ever developed A Labrador puppy is a bouncy bundle of black, yellow or chocolate fun and games A Labrador adult is one of many things He is an excellent guide dog for those who are sightless or visually impaired: The Labrador Retriever is the breed used most often as guide dogs for the blind Because they love to fetch for t.....More on Labrador Retriever Breeders In Georgia

Introducing Training To The Young Labrador Retriever

You can begin some elementary retrieving exercises at eight weeks or so, and your Labrador will most likely love the game and look forward to it each day To teach the basic mechanics of the fetch (run out, pick up the object, return the object to the master, and release), begin by placing the puppy on a 10-foot lead Take a favorite toy or a ball large enough not to be swallowed, dangle it in fro.....More on Labrador Retriever Breeders In Georgia

Description Of A Labrador Retriever: Part 3

All Labrador Retrievers are either a solid black, a solid yellow, or a solid chocolate A white spot on the chest is permissible All the colors should have the correct double coat The thick undercoat lies under the topcoat The topcoat should be a bit rough to the touch and does not have to lie flat In fact, if the coat is too slick, the dog probably does not have a good undercoat and would no.....More on Labrador Retriever Breeders In Georgia

Description Of A Labrador Retriever: Part 1

The Labrador Retriever standard was changed recently The new standard describes the Labrador as a medium-sized dog, giving the appearance of a dog that is strong, muscular and active The head, which includes a very specific kind and friendly expression, the coat and the tail are the breedand#39;s three outstanding characteristics However, the head, coat, tail and temperament, all worn on the correct .....More on Labrador Retriever Breeders In Georgia

Training The Intelligent Labradorand#39;s Retriever

Labrador retriever owners are blessed with a breed that loves to learn All training must enforce the idea that learning not only is fun but it will bring positive responses from the owner Learning is not a game, but it need not be unpleasant either Training your Labrador retriever to be a mannerly adult is begun at birth, by its mother Once the puppy arrives at the new ownerand#39;s home, it has .....More on Labrador Retriever Breeders In Georgia

How To Handle Traveling With Your Labrador Retriever

Since your Labrador may sometimes accompany you when you travel, it is important to indoctrinate it into riding in the car while it is still a puppy Start with short trips, such as local errands, and increase from there The dog should always ride in the back seat and should be taught to lie down while the car is moving Young puppies often do well to ride in their crates during any extended car .....More on Labrador Retriever Breeders In Georgia

Feeding Your Labrador Retriever

While deciding what to feed your Labrador retriever certainly is the top priority, how, when, and where are also vital aspects Once you resolve all these issues, you should set the pattern for a healthful lifestyle for your dog It is important to set a specific location for feeding your Lab In many households you will find him being fed right in the middle of the kitchen floor, probably at .....More on Labrador Retriever Breeders In Georgia

Showing Your Lab: The AKC Standard Look For The Labrador Retriever

The general appearance of the Labrador should be that of a strongly built and a very active dog He should be fairly wide over the loins and strong and muscular in the hindquarters The coat should be close, short, dense and free from feather The skull should be wide, giving brain room; there should be a slight stop, the brow should be slightly pronounced so that the skull is not absolutely in.....More on Labrador Retriever Breeders In Georgia

Common Hereditary Faults In A Labrador Retriever

A responsible breeder should realize that certain matters of health are his responsibility Such a breeder should do everything possible through his breeding to keep certain known inherited serious faults from becoming widespread in Labrador Retrievers He should also try his best to understand what to do about inherited faults detrimental to the breed that have already become widespread within .....More on Labrador Retriever Breeders In Georgia

Protecting Your Labrador Retriever From Ticks and Fleas

All dogs that frequent the outdoors will sooner or later come down with a case of flea infestation In the summer, fleas are everywhere your Labrador wants to go, so be prepared to do battle against their presence on the dog and in your house While fleas seem to like all dogs, they also go for certain humans Fleas are nasty insects, they bite the host, itch like crazy, suck blood, and often p.....More on Labrador Retriever Breeders In Georgia