Training - Spend at least an hour a day playing with, exercising and training your dog

Spend at least an hour a day playing with, exercising and training your dog. Labrador puppies are balls of energy that can get into trouble if left on their own too long. Early toilet training is best. Take him outside before he has an accident. Praise him for using the bathroom in the right location. He wants to please you, so yelling isn't necessary.

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Owner guide - Avoid the "rare silver Labrador" or any other rare coloring

Avoid the "rare silver Labrador" or any other rare coloring. Silver Labrador retrievers are usually light-colored chocolate Labrador retrievers or a Labrador/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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Owner guide - Labradors don't really reach adulthood until they are three years old

Understand Labradors don't really reach adulthood until they are three years old, unlike most breeds, which reach it around the age of two.

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DOG FAQ - What is the difference between Golden Retriever and Yellow Labrador?

The Golden Retriever is a separate breed from the Labrador Retriever, although there are similarities. Sometimes the term is used informally to refer to a Labrador / Golden Retriever mix.

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DOG FAQ - Labrador Retrievers are popular, aren't they?

Yes. Since 1991, Labrador Retrievers have been the top registered dog with the AKC. At the end of 1997, President Clinton got a chocolate Labrador. This means that there are a lot of people out there breeding Labrador Retrievers hoping to make a few quick bucks (as opposed to improving the breed). You need to be very careful about where you get your Labrador Retriever. Disreputable breeders are the primary source for hyper, ill-behaved and ill-favored Labrador Retrievers.

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COLOUR

The three primary colour varieties of the Labrador RetrieverThere are three recognised colours for Labs: black (a solid black colour), yellow (anything from light cream to gold to "fox-red"), and chocolate (medium to dark brown). There are no such things as silver or golden Labradors, a common mistake for the Yellow variant. There is also a black-and-tan coat type, but this coat colour is the least popular as it renders the Labrador un-showable except in the UK.

Puppies of all colours can potentially occur in the same litter. Colourtwo genes. The first gene (the B locus) determines the density of the coat's pigment granules: dense granules result in a black coat, sparse ones give a chocolate coat. The second (E) locus determines whether the pigment is produced at all. A dog with the recessive e allele will produce little pigment and will be yellow regardless of its genotype at the B locus. Variations in numerous other genes control the subtler details of the coat's colouration, which in yellow Labs varies from white to light gold to a fox red. Chocolate and black Labs' noses will match the coat colour.

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GENERAL APPEARANCE

Labrador Retriever are relatively large, with males typically weighing 30–36 kg (65–80 lb) and females 25–32 kg (55–70 lb). Labrador Retriever weighing close to or over 100 lbs are considered obese or having a major fault under American Kennel Club standards, although some labs weigh significantly more. The majority of the characteristics of this breed, with the exception of colour, are the result of breeding to produce a working retriever.

As with some other breeds, the English (typically "show" or "bench") and the American (typically "working" or "field") lines differ. Today, "English" and "American" lines exist in both the United Kingdom and in North America. In general, however, in the United Kingdom, Labs tend to be bred as medium-sized dogs, shorter and stockier with fuller faces and a slightly calmer nature than their American counterparts, which are regionally often bred as taller, lighter-built dogs. These two types are informal and not codified or standardised; no distinction is made by the AKC or other kennel clubs, but the two types come from different breeding lines. Australian stock also exists; though not seen in the west, they are common in Asia.

The breed tends to shed hair twice annually, or regularly throughout the year in temperate climates. Some labs shed a lot; however, individual labs vary. Labrador Retriever hair is usually fairly short and straight, and the tail quite broad and strong. The otter-like tail and webbed toes of the Labrador Retriever make them excellent swimmers. Their interwoven coat is also relatively waterproof, providing more assistance for swimming. Along with a few other breeds of dogs, Labradors are known for stretching out their hind legs straight when lying down.

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START TO KNOW

The Labrador Retriever (also Labrador, Labby, or Lab for short) is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. The Labrador, once known as the Lesser Newfoundland, is the most popular breed of dog (by registered ownership) in the world, and is by a large margin the most popular breed by registration in the United States (since 1991),and the United Kingdom.It is also the most popular breed of assistance dog in the United States, Australia, and many other countries, as well as being widely used by police and other official bodies for their detection and working abilities.They are exceptionally affable, gentle, intelligent, energetic and good natured,and Labradors are generally considered good companions for people of all ages (including a high level of patience and tolerance for children), making them both excellent companions and working dogs. With training, the Labrador is one of the most dependable, obedient and multi-talented breeds in the world.

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to our Labrador Retriever dog blog. Here you will learn about Labrador Retriever health care, any tips and you can find good comments from many people who love Labrador Retriever.

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