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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... -
PET FOOD RECALLS- Why are they still happening and what can you do?
Its been 10 years since the huge pet food recall that sickened thousands of dogs and cats. How has pet food safety improved—or not—since then? I had a breeder friend who personally lost 11 dogs that year. It was... -
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... -
How to Control Your Dog’s Shedding!
Labradors, like most breeds, inevitably shed their coats once or twice a year, during the major season changes. If they are shedding excessively and continuously, however, it is likely due to one of two reasons: poor nutrition or stress.... -
Me and my Labs!!! (a brief history)
Me and My Labs! I purchased my first lab in 1988 and was smitten with the breed. I had a couple other dogs before that but did not care for their temperament as much as I did my lab. ...
