Wednesday, September 14, 2011
History of The Breed
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
The Labrador Breed
Breed History
Originally from Newfoundland in Canada, the Labrador home worked with the fishermen by helping them pull in nets and catch fish that escaped into the fishing lines. This was possible because of their waterproof coat and webbed feet with their natural agility.
As is the case of the canine community Laboratories breeders crossed with other breeds, especially setters, spaniels and retrievers of others. And so was born the modern Labrador Retriever as we know it today.
Appropriate owner of Breed
Most experts say that dog owners should choose a breed of dog that fits your desired characters in the canine. For potential owners of the laboratories, please note the following.
If you want a dog with a cheerful nature, quiet and reliable, and a dog that thrives on the activities of the exercise, play and sports, Labrador Retriever can be for you. But if you do not want to deal with heckling that goes beyond, congenital chewing habits and make arrangements for a lot of exercise, so that the Labrador Retriever is the dog for you.
Remember that dogs are Labs, sports that require a lot of that negative behavior like biting and jumping on people at sporting event. If you are always on a business trip, this is a pet dog at home.
Body Type
The Labrador Retriever is a medium sized dog with an athletic body. Its coat is short, dense and waterproof to some extent. These physical attributes that the Labrador dog excellent hunting for waterfowl and upland game hours. That, along with his temper stable, reliable and adaptable, which is really a race between athletes loved.
Labrador Face is characterized by a head clean, friendly eyes and powerful jaws, all raises will meet an intelligent animal, full of character. The colors of the breed are black, yellow, light cream Red Fox, chocolate and light brown shades. Brindle and tan markings are also common, but often the reason for rejection during the exhibitions, but not for their loving families.
The best attribute of the Labrador Retriever is not so much beautiful appearance, but in its beautiful soul. Labradors are a species of animals with little or no aggressive tendencies in humans and companion animals. In fact, the laboratories are animals with an intense desire to please others to the point that these animals are ideal for families with small children. So if you want a family pet, the Labrador Retriever is the best option.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
The Labrador Retriever - What You Need to Know About This Beautiful Breed
The gentle Labrador is one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. Whether you are looking for a good family dog or a devoted hunting companion, the Labrador has few equals. Friendly, intelligent and easy to train, these dogs have earned their place in the hearts of millions of dog lovers.
History
The Labrador is not really a very old breed of dog. They actually originated in Newfoundland, Canada, in the 19th century. The dogs originated as a cross between small local water dogs and Newfoundlands. This resulted in dogs that were called, at that time, St. John's Water Dogs. These dogs were great retrievers and they were noticed by the Earl of Malmesbury who imported some of them to Britain. Sadly, the dogs died out in their native Canada but the dogs in Britain and elsewhere were crossed with Setters, Spaniels and other Retrievers until the breed was developed to the lovely dog we know today.
Labradors were first recognised by the Kennel Club in Britain in 1903 and by the American Kennel Club in 1917. The Labrador enjoyed steady popularity throughout most of the 20th century and in the last two decades the Labrador's popularity has climbed steadily.
Talents and Qualities
Today, Labradors do much more than work as duck retrievers. They are well-known as service dogs and guide dogs for the blind. They have excelled as narcotics dogs and bomb-sniffing dogs, too. Labradors often make great dogs for any kind of work that requires specialised training due to their high intelligence, willingness to please and their good nose.
Labradors usually love the water, thanks to their water dog heritage. If you get a Labrador, take your dog to a lake or swimming pool. Your dog will likely be a natural-born swimmer and love water sports.
People appreciate the dog's intelligence, willing attitude and friendly nature, its ease of training and perhaps above all, compatibility with children and families.
The Family Pet
As pets, Labradors are easy to keep and care for. They have a short, dense coat that comes in one of three colors: black, chocolate or yellow. They are a double-coated breed and they shed heavily when seasons change. They require regular brushing to keep the shedding down. As mentioned, Labradors typically love children and they are very good with them. They make excellent family dogs but they can also adapt to being one-person dogs. They are very devoted and loving. Like other sporting dogs, they are generally gentle dogs and do not do well if you are harsh with them. They prefer living indoors with you and being with you all the time.
A Weighty Issue
They are typically known as "easy keepers" since they usually like food and tend to gain too much weight very easily. If you have a Labrador you will probably have to try to help her manage her weight and make sure she gets plenty of exercise.
If you have a Labrador or you plan to get one, consider yourself lucky. These dogs make one of the best pets in the dog world.
Mia Montagliani is the owner of two Manchester Terriers, Frodo and Ziggy. Mia is passionate about the welfare of animals and dogs. Mia is also committed to improving the relationship between owners and their dogs and helping dog owners train their dogs humanely, effectively and stress free. For more information, please visit http://www.YourDogNeedsYou.com. For regular updates, hints and tips become a fan of the "Your Dog Needs You" page in Facebook.
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Labrador Pups - Is This the Best Dog Breed For Me?
Labrador pups belong among the most notable and widespread breeds on the globe. They belong to the retriever group of dogs which is among many types of sporting dog. A Labrador pup is the perfect comrade for people of all ages as they're looked upon as social, bright, vigorous, gentle and good natured. They make first-class working dogs and with training they're acknowledged to be one of the most acquiescent and multi talented breeds in the world.
Prior to acquiring a Labrador pup it is perpetually fundamental to take into consideration the factors and obligations that accompany caring for these specific breed of dogs. A considerable measure of time is required to train the dog especially if they are needed to be a working dog. They're also recognized to be a devouring breed which means they'll require a lot of physical exercise especially as they're known to be sporting dogs that are active creatures. If you prefer to transport your Labrador pup here and there in the car, do not worry about it for they generally are not prone to automobile sickness. The finance to discipline and handle for it is another component that's to be taken into consideration prior to owning a Labrador pup.
Labrador retriever pups will develop upwardly to being 55 to 80 lbs at a height of 21 to 25 inches. As a whole they should have a strong and powerful body with a level top line. They've a coat that's described to be water-resistant so that they do not get cold when in water during the winter. The Labrador pups can be black, yellow or chocolate in color, all of which are acceptably recognized colors as the Labrador breed. On average a Labrador pup's s life expectancy is between 12 to 13 years yet puppies shouldn't be brought home until they're 7 to 10 weeks of age.
The most dependable method to acquire a Labrador pup is through a accredited breeder. The breeder should be a reliable source of service prior to and later on having the puppy while the owner and the pup adapt to life together. You will want to also check for vaccination particulars and whatever additional health concerns ahead of getting the puppy. Also, don't forget to check into the personality character of the Labrador pup you may be about to purchase.
A Labrador pup is a handful to supervise, so be sure you realize the responsibilities that come with it. Always know about the breed before possessing it because they do become part of the household when brought home.
This article was written by Kevin Spaeth for "Best-Dog-Breed-For-Me" the web's best resource for dog breed information and adopting puppies. The author's website; http://www.best-dog-breed-for-me.com/
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