Labrador Retriever Dogs Blog

As of late my chocolate labrador retriever Cooper has switched from just laying around the living room all day and spending time snoozing in other rooms. It's strange because he spent the first six years of his life just staring out the front window. Now he seems to like sleeping on the bathroom floor. I guess he finds it cool on the floor during the summer. We have to replace everything in there starting with the tub, the walls and Moen faucets. I am not sure where he going to sleep during the day when we start that project but I am sure he it won't take him long to find another spot.

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If you are going to invest your money I am sure that you will research out your investments with a financial advisor or something like a bpm. If you go out and spend money on an appliance, a car or something tech related I am sure that you will research things out, look for good reviews and a good price and make your decision with all of these in mind. Why then do people run out and get a dog or a pet without doing any kind of research first? I see so many people get a labrador retriever puppy without doing any kind of research into the breed and the characteristics of the dog. They get a dog with really thinking about the financial responsibilities that owning a dog may carry. They buy a dog from breeders without doing any kind or reasonable checks into what kind of breeder they are. The cost of a labrador retriever or pet can easily cost you the same as a decent investment or big ticket purchase for your house so please do some digging and decide if a labrador retriever is for you. If you decide it is then please search for a good breeder, look at several like you would for a stereo and then make your decision.

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Friendliness, gentle behavior towards children, loyalty, patience are some of the Labrador Retriever’s qualities that make them the world’s most sought after family dog aside from their caring nature and playfulness.
One look at a Labrador Retriever puppy and your heart will melt as it looks at you with its alert eyes. Next to the Golden Retriever, they are most sought after as companion dogs for children and the elderly. They are highly dependable and loyal and very protective of their masters as well.

Labs have a history of assisting in waterfowl hunting and love water. A completely dependable dog, lab retrievers are being trained more and more for assisting blind and disabled people. They are regarded as specialist dogs by K9 units across the United States and in bomb squads or sniffer squadrons across the world. This doesn’t mean that the retriever is a working dog only; he is “the” family dog too.

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One of the several kinds of retriever, Labrador Retrievers (or Labrador dogs) are currently listed as the number one registered dog with the American Kennel Club (AKC). This breed is ranked very highly by dog enthusiasts on all levels; playfulness, friendliness towards strangers and pets, easy to train, affectionate and even make a great watchdog. It was in 1903 when the breed was officially recognized by the English Kennel Club and later in 1917 by the AKC. It was in 1991 when Labrador Retriever was first voted as the most popular breed of dog and has continued to hold the spot in the charts even until today.

Labrador dogs are very amiable, obedient and good natured provided they are trained. They make good companions and are wonderful around kids because of their high tolerance levels towards children and their antics. These dogs can sometimes remain gentle and very calm around the house but when provoked, can immediately become intense, energetic and boisterous. Labradors are known for its extreme loyalty to its owner and is eager to please. It enjoys being challenged mentally such as learning new tricks and makes a wonderful student of obedience training. They also enjoy doing activities that involves physical effort such as swimming, running and of course, retrieving.

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The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in the United States so there are lots of good things to say about them. They will do ok in an apartment as long as they can be walked frequently. They do like lots of exercise. If it is possible for them to experience water occasionally, so much the better as they have a water resistant coat and love to swim. A properly fenced in yard is best for them. They love people and do well with other dogs and pets, especially if socialized early. They can be good watch dogs. They need to be part of a human family so please do not neglect that requirement or they can become destructive. They are great with children. As a reminder, never leave a child unsupervised with a puppy or dog.

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Bringing a pet into your home can be wonderful experience. Children and adults alike join together in the decision making process focused around choosing the dog that’s right for them. Each breed of dog has its own loyal following of admirers. But no breed is more accepted into homes as the family pet than the Labrador Retriever.

The ownership of dogs in general comes with its own set of challenges; a family must make way for a new resident in their home – a resident whose care can feel initially overwhelming to those who have not owned dogs in the past. The Labrador Retriever, especially, can be a bit of handful in the beginning. But ownership of this bright, beautiful dog has its own reward.

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Labrador Retriever dogs and puppies are loving, gentle and affectionate companions. The Labrador Retriever is a solid, medium sized dog that has an athletic body. This breed of dog can function as a retrieving gun dog. When hunting the Labrador Retriever is able to retrieve upland game or waterfowl for long periods of time in rugged terrain. The Labrador Retriever has an untouchable streak of character that gives this type of dog the quality to win in the show ring or to be the beloved family companion.

The most distinguishing characteristics of the Labrador Retriever are the dense, short, weather resistant coat. The Retriever has what is known as an “otter” tail. This breed of dog has a large head with a broad back skull. Labrador Retrievers are known for having powerful jaws which come in handy when hunting. Some of the most loved traits of the Labrador Retriever are the friendly eyes, intelligence, good temperament and the expressing character.

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