Selection guide - Labradors are moderately active

Provide your Labrador with a secure yard. Keep the dog indoors or out. Labradors are moderately active and will be happy in a yard or a house.

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Selection guide - Avoid buying a "rare silver Labrador"

Avoid buying a "rare silver Labrador" or any other rare coloring. Silver Labradors are usually light-colored chocolate Labradors or a Lab/weimaraner cross. Don't buy from a person who sells these supposedly rare colors, since a responsible breeder wouldn't get involved in such a scam.

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Selection guide - Labrador's color

Labradors come in black, chocolate and yellow. There's no such thing as a golden Labrador - it's a yellow Labrador. Some yellows, incidentally, are closer to red than gold.

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Selection guide - Labradors are enthusiastic puppies

Note that Labradors are enthusiastic puppies and are sometimes mistakenly thought to be hyperactive. The main reason people give up their Labradors is that they're too active.

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Selection guide - Labrador tend to be somewhat stubborn

Remember that Labrador tend to be somewhat stubborn, which means that you must be consistent and patient while training them.

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Selection guide - Adopting labrador from rescue group

Consider adopting a Labrador from a rescue group. Most of these dogs are already housebroken and finished with the chewing stage. There's usually nothing wrong with the dog; the owners didn't research the breed and later discovered that they and the dog were incompatible.

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Selection guide - Excellent with children and other pets

Try a Labrador if you're looking for a good family dog. They're excellent with children. Feel confident in adopting a Labrador if you have other pets; they get along well with everyone.

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