Larsdream Labradors

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Depending on the sex, labs can stand from 21.5 to 24.5 inches at the shoulder and weigh between 55 to 80 pounds.
The dense, hard coat comes in yellow, black, and a luscious chocolate. The head is wide, the eyes glimmer with kindliness, and the thick, tapering tail.
Labs are famously friendly. They are companionable housemates who bond with the whole family, and they socialise well with neighbour dogs and humans alike. But don’t mistake his easy going personality for low energy: The Lab is an enthusiastic athlete that requires lots of exercise, like swimming and marathon games of fetch, to keep physically and mentally fit.

The Labrador Retriever should do well on a high-quality dog food, whether commercially manufactured or home-prepared with your veterinarian’s supervision and approval.
Any diet should be appropriate to the dog’s age (puppy, adult, or senior).
Some dogs are prone to getting overweight, so keep track of your dog’s calorie consumption and weight level.
Treats can be an important aid in training, but giving too many can cause obesity.
Be mindful on which human foods are safe for dogs, and which are not.
Always check with your vet if you have any concerns about your dog’s weight or diet.
Clean, fresh water should be available at all times.

Labrador Retrievers are an exuberant, very energetic breed that need a lot of exercise every day.
A Lab who doesn’t get enough exercise is likely to engage in hyperactive and/or destructive behaviour to release pent-up energy.
The breed’s favourite activities are retrieving and swimming.
Labs also love to burn up energy on hunting trips or at field trials, as well as participating in canine sports such as agility, obedience, tracking, and dock diving.
Many Labs work hard in important roles such as search-and-rescue, drug and bomb detection, and as service and assistance dogs.
With the Lab’s physical strength and high energy level, early socialisation and puppy training classes are vital. Gently exposing the puppy to a wide variety of people, places, and situations between the ages of 8 weeks and 4 months and beginning obedience training early on will help him develop into a well-adjusted, well-mannered adult.
Puppy training classes serve as part of the socialisation process and help the owner learn to recognize and correct any bad habits that may be developing.
Labs are devoted, intelligent, and enthusiastic companions who need to be included in family activities.

Grooming your Labrador will ensure you are keeping your dog looking clean and fresh as well as discarding any loose hair. Labradors, on the whole, are a simple breed to groom at home. However, if you are wanting to give your dog some professional pampering you should visit your local groomer for some well deserved TLC.
To make sure that your dog’s coat is at its best, you will need to groom and brush your Labrador at least once a week.
Although you may be tempted to trim your Labrador’s hair when it gets dirty or the warmer months approach, it isn’t something that is widely recommended in the world of grooming. Instead, taking the correct steps whilst grooming your dogs will keep your dog’s coat in a naturally healthy condition. The issue with trimming or shaving your labrador’s coat is that it can often damage the undercoat. Damaging your dog’s undercoat can lead to a lack of protection and disrupts their ability to self-cool during the summer months. Avoid trimming your dog as, although it may feel like you are helping, you could be disadvantaging your pup without realising.