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Labrador Retrievers

It is not hard to see why Labrador Retrievers are the most popular dog breed. Labradors are one of the most obedient and playful breeds. In addition, these dogs are highly sociable and get along with other dogs and people, making them the ideal family pet. In this category, there are questions relating to Labrador Retrievers' temperament, personality, etc.

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Which is stronger golden retriever or labrador retriever?

A pitbull would be physically stronger. Labradors are quite large, but they are not bred for the same physical qualities as a pitbull. Labradors are bred for retrieving game and companionship. Pitbulls are bred for catch-dog reasons. This requires greater physical strength as catch-dogs are sometimes used to take down cattle, hogs, and the like.

Do Gerbils and Labradors get along?

A general rule of thumb don't mix in a cage if you can avoid it.

Why was labradors born for?

Labradors were bred to carry heavy loads. they are mostly used as family pets now. Labradors are used in police work, sniffing out bombs, sniffing the travellers, and as guide dogs.

Do flat coated retrievers shed?

They do shed but it is worth it when you meet the dogs becuase flat coates are greats dogs and very rare.the flat-coated retriever it is a common ancestor of the golden retriever. The difference is it comes in liver(brown) and black. Another difference is they weight slightly less than the golden but are a bit taller. Also their faces are similar but have a slightly different shape to them. They are very affectionate and loyal pets. If you have a claustrophobic problem than i would not suggest getting one because they do not understand personal space. The lifespan is 11-13 years.they are perfect for family's of any size because they will love everyone and are always egor to please. If you have a newborn or an elderly person in you household the flat-coated retriever will Be perfect. they are very easy to train and love water. Never let them loose off a leash unless you have trained them because they love to follow interesting scents. The black flat coats are usually healthier because liver(brown) flat coats tend to have bone problems. Flat coats also tend to shed. Over all flat-coated retrievers are very good pets and very rare

How long do Belgian Shepherds live?

the last post was in accurate my belguim is 16 and still in good condition

Can sharpei and labradors get along?

It depends if the lab or sharpei likes other dogs. if you have a lab just bring the shar pei along and see if they like each other if they dont take away the shar pei

How long do labrador retrievers carry there puppies?

The gestation period for all dogs is 9 weeks, no matter what size they are. You should be taking your dogs temperature twice a day from about day 58 on. When your dog's temperature dips drastically, the puppies will be born within 24 hours. A drastic dip is when the dogs temp dips from its normal 101F to about 98F.

Where do you find Labrador rescue to give a pet a good home?

In order to find a Labrador Retriever Rescue dog first place to check would be local shelters and pounds. However, if that is not an option in your area try websites like Pet Finder and Puppy Find.

Is a labrador bigger than a German sheperd?

Yes, most of time, I know that the biggest labrador living is bigger than the biggest German shepherd, at least.

Are all chocolate labs brown?

Any... it depends on the parents' genes, not their coat colors. For example, two black labs could easily produce a litter that includes all three coats of black, chocolate, and yellow. Perhaps we could expect more black puppies than the other, as black is the main gene for each parent.

Are chocolate labs color blind or not?

Dogs most definitely are not color blind including Labrador retrievers . There are some differences in their vision from that of humans, but -- contrary to popular myth, their eyes contain both rods (cells that detect light and movement but not color) and cones (which detect color and need more light than rods do in order to activate).

Do Labradors get bigger than Rottweilers?

Rottweilers and Labrador Retrievers both have short, glossy coats but they are different colours. Rottweilers are always black with tan markings, and Labradors can be all black, all blonde (yellow) or all brown (chocolate).

Are labs good retrivers?

Labs are some of the smartest, if not THE smartest dogs in the world. They are quick to teach and can be taught to retrieve in just a year. My neighbor has a 2 year old black lab that will retrieve ducks, geese, etc. He will also throw empty beverage cans away! They are excellant retrievers!

What items are NOT allowed in the lab?

Three things we should not do in the lab are:

1:Eat

2:Play /run

3:Eat from the lab

Why does your chocolate female lab puppy chew and eat everything in site even if its not good for her?

That's just what dogs do. Especially when they are bored. Also, if he's still a puppy, he may be teething. Give him one of those rawhide bones. to crap them out

Are pit bulls and labs a good mix?

I have a 6 1/2 year old pit/hound mix and he's the best dog I've had in my 30+ years of dog ownership. He has the intelligence, strength, quickness and athleticism of a pit and the bark and nose of a hound. I've never had a more obedient easily trained dog. His temperament, especially around children, is extremely good. His disposition and spirit is still much like a puppy and he can be very rambunctious.

What country did the labrador retriever come from?

Labrador retrievers originated in what is now Newfoundland in Canada. They were bred into their modern form in England, but there are distinctive-looking lines from America and Australia as well.

Is it Ok to bathe a Labrador puppy everyday?

No! That could cause it's skin to be flakey. Once every couple weeks is good for a puppy. Every week is okay for a 6 month (and older) dog.

How do you train my 6 month old labrador and golden retriever mix puppy?

You train a golden the same way as any other dog but if you want it to retrieve from the water it is complocated. the golden is bred to retrieve shot ducks from the water so have a fake duck or water toy duck and throw it into the water. have the dog by the color and when you release it, it will retrieve the toy. Praise the dog with a treat. Repeat this over and over ontil the dog can retieve on signal. Also the golden will have to be use to a gunshot sound and not run off when it hears it because they will. You train a golden the same way as any other dog but if you want it to retrieve from the water it is complocated. the golden is bred to retrieve shot ducks from the water so have a fake duck or water toy duck and throw it into the water. have the dog by the color and when you release it, it will retrieve the toy. Praise the dog with a treat. Repeat this over and over ontil the dog can retieve on signal. Also the golden will have to be use to a gunshot sound and not run off when it hears it because they will.

Why do labradors whine and cry?

why does my older lab cry ? then he does adeep growl.

How many grams should you feed the labrador puppy 4 months old?

around 400 grams that's how much I feed my labrador I feed him bakers complete and that's how much it says on the back but he is 2 years old when he was a puppy 4 months I fed him 200 grams any way check the back of the food pack or can it will tell you

Can you get yellow labs from black labs?

Under special circumstances it is possible - if the black female had the recessive gene for the yellow color and is bred to a yellow male with all-yellow gene background she could have at least some yellow pups in the litter.

Are Labs heavy droolers?

no they barely ever drule

Some do.

Mine does. When eating my dinner.

Good name for female yellow lab puppies?

Name them according to there personality. Want like you like and you think is the right choice . it is more from your heart it was you call a good name in loving your dog