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Are all Labradors plagued with ACL tears?
The combination of weakened muscles due to lack of bio-available calcium and fluid build-up along the joints (see blog on “Feeding Kibble to my Dog is always Cheaper). …these two things, together with environmental issues (to be discussed below), contribute... -
Spaying, Neutering, and Other Options of Pet Sterilization
Many of you know that we recommend against spaying or neutering at an early age. Most pets are spayed and neutered at or before 6 months of age. Below is an extremely educational, and emotional, video from Dr. Becker, a... -
Size Genetics – “But I want the BIGGEST puppy!”
Size Genetics: This is your lesson on Size genetics. Size of a dog is based on genetics. It is NOT based on the size of the puppy at 8 weeks of age. This is why I make it... -
Hip Dysplasia in Labradors: What Can I Do to Prevent it?
While dysplasia is not as prevalent in Labrador Retrievers as the giant breeds, such as Newfoundlands and Irish Wolfhounds, for example… they are still a large breed that have the potential to develop this, at times, debilitating disease. Why... -
Did you know Dog BARKING is our dog’s imitation of human speech?
I found this concept absolutely fascinating when I began reading about it. It all made sense to me too, since I’d been observing a pack of wild coyotes within range of our property. You won’t believe what I discovered... -
Should I purchase Health Insurance for my Lab?
Having bred labs for almost 30 years, I have seen just about any type of health care cost. I’ve experienced the pain and the budget crunch when a Lab swallows a stick. Only mine decided to swallow a locust... -
5 Things to Remember When Introducing a New Puppy to an Old Dog
Introducing a new puppy to the pack If you haven’t already found this… you will soon learn that most Labrador homes are multi-labrador homes! It’s true! One just isn’t enough! And once you have two, you will never have...
