Regular nail trimming is important to your Labrador Retrievers health and well being. Nails that are not properly clipped can crack and split, which can lead to infection in that area. Long nails can be uncomfortable for your Labrador and for an owner’s leg. A regular trimming, at least once a week or every two weeks, will save both you and your Labrador Retriever a lot of pain and aggravation. Purchase a good quality nail clipper, one that is appropriate for your Labradors claws. You might also want to purchase a clotting agent, such as Kwik-Stop, or a styptic pen. It is not unusual for...

Rabies has been present in Labrador Retriever for as long as we can remember. It is a viral disease affecting warm-blooded animals that can be transmitted to humans. So if unfortunately you are bitten by a Labrador Retriever or any breed of dog, then there is a possibility of having rabies. The virus is derived from the saliva of an infected animal and then transmitted through close contact with saliva of infected animals, such as bites, scratches, licks on broken skin and mucous membranes. Rabies is extremely fatal to animals and human alike once neurological symptoms have developed. It ...

Most likely you are familiar with the ever-so-popular Labrador retriever. After all, they are one of America’s favorite dogs. They are known for their trainability and loyalty. Labradors are truly “man’s best friend!” You most likely are also aware of the variations of Labrador dogs. For example, Labradors can be one of three different colors; they can be black, yellow, or chocolate brown. But you might not know about another variation of Labradors: miniature Labradors. A History of Mini Labs Many people think Miniature Labradors are a different breed of Labradors. They are not! T...

Dogs come in a variety of shapes and sizes and then there are the breeds. It is important to consider the dogs breed because a lot depends on that. Everything from the type of food they eat, amount of food, diseases, behaviour, grooming and much more varies from one breed to another. If we were to take a look at a German Shepherd or a Pomeranian for that matter then you will see that they require a lot of grooming due to long hair but due to the size difference the German Shepherd will eat more than the Pomeranian. Now if we take a Dalmatian and a Doberman, we see that both are large dogs...

Reports of Labrador Retrievers pointing date back to the 1940’s. Just as many pointing breeds love to retrieve; it is not unusual for many retrievers to love to point. The typical debate with hunters, trainers, and breeders is not whether the Lab will point but that the point is not as staunch as some pointing breeds. Regardless, it’s a point! There is some investigation into genetic markets to assess whether a dog has the gene for pointing. To date nothing definitive has been published regarding genetic marker findings. Most Pointing Labs will show a tendency to point early when they ...

There are many things you should know if you are considering breeding Labradors, especially for a dog show. The goal of breeding Labradors, or any dog, is for the resulting Labrador to posses the ideal characteristics of the Labrador breed. You won’t know which dogs to breed if you do not know which characteristics are most favorable in Labradors. Learning these traits will help you to successfully breed your Labradors. It could make the difference in winning that first place ribbon at the dog show. General Characteristics And Appearance There are several variations of the Labrador ...

Dogs are not like human beings, as a result they need to learn in some other ways. Puppies don’t have human responses, meaning that they don’t function with the principle of right or wrong. Alternatively, they operate with a principle of response, led by the actions you give them. Any time their reactions lead to a negative response from you, they'll likely understand that what they're doing is wrong and will stop doing that type of behavior. If your dog does something correctly, he needs to be rewarded for it. If your Golden Retriever is following what you say and doing well, you should...

Do you already have dog grooming clippers? Use clippers that will not hurt your dog. Do you know which clippers to buy? Is your dog difficult to handle when cutting his fur? Choose the most convenient clippers to avoid dog accident. This article help you buy the best clippers. Dog grooming clippers are certainly among the must-have tools that dog lovers ought to buy. Have you figured out what kind of pet grooming clippers you need to buy? What are the things you need to consider in looking for the best clippers? There are many different types of grooming clippers to choose from. The ...

One way of helping your Labrador dog live a healthy and happy life is through neutering or spaying. In the United States alone, there are more or less 70,000 puppies and kittens being born daily. If having a single dog as pet also means costly foods, veterinary bills, endless list of supplies and so much responsibility, how much more if you have a couple or more new puppies? How are you going to properly care for all those innocent dogs especially if you have a tight budget? The world is facing not just over population among humans but also among animals. More and more animals are neglected, l...

Labrador Retrievers are intelligent and obedient dogs, making them easier to train in becoming good working and assistance dogs. But before any advance training, they should first master the basic dog commands. These basic dog commands are helpful in obedience training in order to come up with a desirable dog everyone loves. These basic commands are come, sit, down and stay. Come Command Training come command is easier when your dog is on leash and in a quiet setting to prevent the dog from being distracted. Say your dog's name firmly and slowly pull the dog toward you. As he begins ...