Information about/on Labs?

Question

I'm interested in adopting a lab puppy. But this question goes out to all those Lab lovers/owners out there: What's it really like having one? Exercise? Grooming? Training Ability? Feeding? Size? Is it to much trouble for a girl that's still in school?

Answer 1

Ive had 3 labs and I LOVE them, they are my FAVORITE.

I dont think they will be too much work for you, you just need to have the time to show them love and attention.

They are well tempered and very loving/friendly dogs.

Labs LOVE water.......they love to swim, alot of cities have dog parks, find out if there is one in your area, one that possibly has some sort of pool of water for the lab to play in.

As far as grooming goes, just make sure to keep them clean, thats about it. Unless you are going with a retriever, labs are normally short haired dogs so theres no need for any real grooming.

My current lab loves squeaky toys, I quickly learned not to buy the stuffed toys with the squeaker stuffed in amongst the fluff because she will tear it apart to get to the squeaker.

Labs are considered a large breed and can be around 50-75 lbs. But thats 50-75 lbs of pure love and friendship.

Goodluck with your potentially new lab puppy.

Answer 2

my puppi is an average in size, strong, athletic, and well balanced. They are friendly, outgoing, and possess an extremely sweet personality. There are two types of Labrador: The American, which is tall and lanky, and the English, which is more thick and heavy. This sporting breed is adept at hunting and retrieving. they are revered as companions and highly respected for their loving nature.hedder.she is highly intelligent, loyal, and deeply devoted. and is reliable, affectionate, and thrive on human companionship and attention. They are absolutely wonderful with children and get along exceedingly well with other dogs. They may be reserved with strangers and make good watchdogs. If the breed is left alone for extended periods of time without attention or stimulation they will become lonely, bored, and destructive.they requires regular grooming with a firm bristle brush. Special care should be given to the under coat to prevent mats and tangles. Bathing or dry shampooing should only be done when absolutely necessary. they are prone to elbow and hip dysplasia, eye disorders, and PRA.This breed is easily trained. Early socialization and basic obedience are recommended. The Labrador Retriever is very strong and must be taught not to pull on their leash. They do not respond to harsh or heavy-handed methods. They needs fairness, firmness, consistency, reward, and respect. They excel in tracking, police work, search and rescue, agility, competitive obedience, guide for the blind, and as service dogs for the disabled.Delightful, high-spirited, and energetic, it requires a great deal of exercise. They enjoy family play sessions, securely leashed walks, swimming, and a safely fenced yard to run and romp freely. The breed will do okay in an apartment dwelling provided they are given sufficient exercise, attention, and stimulation. height: dogs 22-24 in. (56-61 cm.) inches (53-58) weight: dogs 60-75 pounds and some males can grow to 100 pounds or more. they eat about to times a day and prefer a 2 in a half cups of food a day. a lab will be fine at home as long as its in a s in a cage, and while its in the cage you should put a blanket and a toy, i also put a clock because it sounds like there mothers heart beat.

Good Luck!!

Answer 3

lets see they need a lot i mean a lot of exercise unless your lab is sedate ( mine isn't) either way you should still give them exercise so they dont get overweight , there coat sheds just brush them about every week and before you give them a bath and it's probably be fine , they are very smart and trainable i am able to teach my dog a trick in ten or twenty minutes and they will always love you no matter what( well they might get jealous if you have a puppy and they might be mean if you yell at them a lot and like abuse them ),i feed mine a cup and a half two times a day( a cup that is like half the size of a regular drinking one( size mine is big for being a female shes like 80 or 90 lb but femals are usally like 70 to 80 and males 75 to 85 they are as tall as a few inches above your knee on an average person. its not too much trouble all you have to do is understand that a puppy is like a baby be prepared to wake up in the middle of the night and also remember that your dog needs exercies and to be loved ...if you do all these things you won't regret getting a puppy ( mine eats anything from green tomatoes to grass and sometimes dirt) ( if you have any plants on your floor id pick them up before they get eaten watch your dog at all times so they dont digeste anything toxic. ) ( mine loves rawhides)

Answer 4

My boyfriend and I live in a 2 bedroom apartment with our lab mix (we're not sure what he's mixed with, but he's definitely part/mostly lab). He's about a year and a half old, and does fine in here. We take him on 3-6 small walks per day (mostly around the apartment complex) to let him do his business. On weekends we like to take him to the park or into the forest on a longer walk (about an hour or so).

If there's a dog park near where you live, your dog would probably love to go. They often have benches for humans to sit on, so if you take your dog there, you'll be able to read for class or study for a test while your dog is playing.

We used to live in a very dry environment, and there we had to brush our dog once or twice a week and bathe him about every other month. Now that we live in a wet environment, we don't need to brush him at all. We'll probably still bathe him every few months though, but he's pretty clean and doesn't smell, so he won't need it more often than that.

Our dog is now full grown and weighs 40 pounds. He eats Iams dog food (I think it's the lamb flavor- the bag is red).

We love our dog very much. I've always had dogs as a kid, but this is one of my very favorites. He's so loveable, follows us around everywhere, sleeps in our bed with us, and loves to play (he loves frisbees, sticks, squeaky toys, etc.).

Labs make great pets, but make sure to get one at a shelter, not a pet store (pet stores get their dogs from puppy mills, which are cruel businesses). You may also want to consider getting an older dog (over 2 years) so that you don't have to potty train it or deal with an ultra hyper dog when you're trying to do your schoolwork. Good luck with your dog- I'm sure you'll love it!

Answer 5

I truly love Labradors, but, if I were to get another dog, I would not get a Lab puppy, I would adopt a Lab over the age of 3 years old. Good Luck.

Answer 6

They can be high energy dogs and they need lots of exercise.
They shed all the time and it can be alot of hair. If you hate dog hair look at other breeds.
Grooming is not to bad trim the nails and brush daily and bathe only when needed.
Training is good as they are eager to please the owner type of dogs. They do not test the owner like some of the more dominant breeds.
Check out www.akc.org for a breed profile on labs and much other good info on them.

Answer 7

Research the breed before you do anything.

You will learn what the dog's characteristics are and if you have the time and energy for one. Labradors are a retrieving dog. They love to chase and retrieve any thing that runs, flies or swims.

Read all you can on this breed so you will know if you can properly provide the exercise and time to keep a Lab healthy and happy.

I have never owned one but I do know they make great dogs if they are properly cared for.

Answer 8

Exercice; just take them out and let them run. Grooming; just brush him every once in a while. Training ability; exellent, if u r willing. feeding; 3 a day when puppy, 2 when adult. size; medium/large

Answer 9

labs need lots of play time and supervision they are very hyper and must be watched every second for the first year like a child. They also shed ALOT but are very sweet and loyal. You really need to be able to have alot of time to devote to them for the first couple of years

Answer 10

i have a black ladb they are wonderful you need to take it for walks though or something to give it exerise. they love to run! grorroming is not bad bruch them once and a while give then baths too! training not hard they remberstuff easly. give it lams it cant have rice in the food. you should try to get the smallest one and a girl dog. it might be troble but not because all u will do is after school give it a run or something!