plz can u guyz tell me everything about the lab retriever since i'm getting one when i'm older.?

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plz help me!

Answer 1

Labs are wonderful loving dogs. Train them with authority, be the master, and love them and they will make you happy. I have two and they are just the best dogs in the world.

Answer 2

What you need to do is research the breed and just learn how to care for dogs. Go the link in my source list and take all the Puppy University courses. They're interactive tutorials that are great for learning how to care for a puppy (or even an adult dog, for that matter).

As for Labrador retrievers, they are big, powerful dogs that should be trained while they're still young before they get out of hand. They should have lots of socializing by letting them meet lots of new people and animals, and by taking them to lots of new places. This will help the dog not to be suspicious, defensive, or timid. A well-socialized, well-trained Labrador retriever is a friendly, eager-to-please dog that will get along with anyone. They should be trained to walk well on a leash at an early age, since they have a very strong neck and will pull you down the street if they're not trained to do otherwise.

They love the water, and need a LOT of exercise! They tend to act like destructive puppies for a long time, until they're about 3 years old, so you have to make sure you can tolerate this. A good thing to do with your lab is teach it to fetch. They can go on fetching balls and sticks for a long time, and it's especially fun if you're throwing it in the water for them.

Of course, your lab will also need regular vet work, like any dog. Take him to the vet for a check-up as soon as you get him (or her), and he'll get dewormed and get his first vaccinations. You'll have to go to the vet again every few weeks for more vaccinations, and then again when he's about 4 months old to get him neutered (or spayed). After his first year, he'll just need annual check-ups and vaccinations once a year.

Research is the best thing you can do, especially if you plan on training the dog yourself. An excellent thing to do with a puppy is take it to Puppy Kindergarten classes. These are great for socialization, and they help teach you to train the dog.

Answer 3

Description:
There are two types of Labradors, the English Labrador and the American Labrador. The English bred lab comes from English bred stock. Their general appearance is different. The English bred labs are heavier, thicker and blockier. The American bred Lab comes from American bred stock and is tall and lanky. The Labrador Retriever is a solid, muscular dog, slightly longer than tall, with a short, hard, easy-care, water-resistant double coat that does not have any waves and comes in solid black, yellow, or chocolate. There is also said to be a rare silver or gray color that is referred to by the AKC as a shade of chocolate. This color is controversial and some claim it is a Weimeriner cross, while others say it is a true mutation. The Labrador has a broad head, thick nose, scissors bite and a pronounced stop. Its muzzle is fairly wide and its neck is powerful. The eyes are chestnut or hazel with an intelligent expression. The medium-sized ears are pendant. The otter tail is strong, thick near the body then tapering, and completely covered with hair. Its limbs have good bone structure. The webbed feet aid in swimming.

Temparament:
The Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. Some may be reserved with strangers unless very well socialized as puppies. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They can become destructive if left too much to their own devices. Train Labradors early not to pull on the leash, as they have very strong necks. Show lines are generally heavier and easier going than field lines. Field lines tend to be very energetic and high strung. Often the best pets are from combination show/field stock. This breed is very popular. If you are planning to show, buy only from a reputable breeder. Labs are a bit more dominant and independent than the Golden Retriever. Some of their talents include: hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdogging, police work, narcotics detection, guide for the blind, service dog for the disabled, search and rescue, sledding, carting, agility, and competitive obedience. Labs bred from English lines (English Labs) are more calm and laid back than Labradors bred from American lines. English Labs mature quicker than the American type.

Height:
Dogs 22-24 inches (56-61cm.)
Bitches 21-23 inches (53-58cm.)

Weight:
Dogs 60-75 pounds (27-34kg.)
Bitches 55-70 pounds (25-32kg.)
Some males can grow to 100 pounds (45kg) or more.

Health Problems:
Prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, PRA and eye disorders.

Living Conditions:
Labrador Retrievers will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are moderately active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard.

Exercise:
Labrador Retrievers will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. They are moderately active indoors and will do best with at least an average-sized yard.

Life expectancy:
About 10-12 years

Grooming:
The smooth, short-haired, double coat is easy to groom. Comb and brush regularly with a firm, bristle brush, paying attention to the undercoat. Bathe or dry shampoo only when necessary. These dogs are average shedders.

You might want to check some other sources too.
And if you want to watch a video clip on Labs: http://animal.discovery.com/beyond/index.html?playerId=203719213&categoryId=211217098
(Labs can be found under the sporting dogs category).

Hope I could help. All the best with your dog.

Answer 4

You should never buy a dog but always adopt from a rescue group. They have pure breed rescues and mixed breed rescues. Too many dogs are breed and so many - esp labs are being killed in shelters everyday. Hundreds of puppies are gassed in shelters because there are not enough homes. If you adopt from a rescue you save a life. Also they know the personality of the dog and if it would suit you best. Not all dogs, though the same breed are alike. Also if it doesn't work out for you, the rescue group will always take back an animal and you will not be forced to give it up to a city/county shelter where usually all owner turn ins are the 1st to be destroyed. You can find more info on this on the web.

Answer 5

I have a black lab.retriever. They are v. nice, friendly, intelligent dogs, but I can confirm that they pull like a train if not properly trained, love the water and take a long time to dry once wet, and chew everything in sight for the first 2-3 years!

Worth the effort though.

From experience of other dogs we meet in the park, the black ones seem quickest to learn sense, the chocolate ones never grow out of being a puppy and the golden ones are totally blonde - cute but dumb.

Enjoy your dog when you get one

Answer 6

Hey great, lovely dogs but they do need a lot of work and attention, you must be prepared for long walks in all weathers and be able to spend time with it. They are very intelligent, which is why they are used as guide dogs so will need to kept mentally active as well, check out the following.

www.goldenretriever-dog.com

www.dogbreedinfo.com/goldenretriever.htm

www.goldenretrievers.co.uk

www.canismajor.com/dog/labrador.html

dogs.about.com/cs/breedprofiles/p/labrador.htm


Good luck and enjoy your new friend.

Answer 7

The labs are very nice and friendly and love to swim. My neighbors have one, and she is so sweet. The problem is that the labs don't always use their brain. My neighbor's lab goes in front of cars and runs off alot. I'm not sure if that's the neighbor's fault or not, because they leave her outside in the open front yard with no leash when they are gone, and i often run after her to make sure she dosen't run away. (it's happened alot)Just be sure to keep the lab inside or in a fenced yard when you leave.

Answer 8

lab retrievers are very nice pets, if you train it well, they are friendly and energetic

Answer 9

don't get a chocolate one they are useless when they lie in the sun or by the fire they melt! ;-)

Answer 10

four legs, it's a dog and it will smell when it gets wet.. much like other dogs really