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Traveling with your Labrador
A road trip with your Lab can either be a nightmare (for you and for them) unless you take these things into consideration for your trip. On the rare occasion that I travel with my Labradors (most of mine... -
What is a “Dudley” Labrador? (What’s up with the pink nose?)
What is a “Dudley” Labrador? (What’s up with the PINK NOSE?) Over the years I have asked many times what a “Dudley” means. I’ve been sent pictures of dogs from owners wanting to know if their dog would meet... -
How to prevent your Labrador from Digging
We know that digging can be harmful to people’s environments—and annoying, but, at the same time, digging for some dogs is an activity that keeps them balanced—its also their nature—either to hide food, make a den, or provide a... -
Hip & Elbow Dysplasia–genetic or environmental? THINGS TO PONDER…
Facts & Thoughts on Canine Hip Dysplasia – Things to Ponder After reading this article, I wanted to jump up and down and scream, “I’ve been saying this for years!” Now we have the research to back it up.... -
HNPK in Labradors-A genetic issue that is unsightly and very unpleasant for your LAB
Hereditary Nasal Parakeratosis (HNPK) For: Labrador Retrievers; Lab/Golden Crosses; Labradoodles & Labradoodle, Australians If you’ve never seen this condition before, it is quite startling. I never saw it until a dog I bought from a breeder friend (outside my... -
How Large is a Labrador?
As we’ve talked about in our blog before, there are two types or styles of Labrador: American (or Field) and English. We only breed the English style Labrador, which is also what you would see at an AKC show,... -
16 Happy Labs That Know How To Celebrate Summer!
1. The cute blonde that isn’t afraid to dive right in! 2. This girl chillin’ in the kiddie pool. 3. Always the last one out of the water… 4. This girl knows how to shred a gnarly wave! 5.... -
A Lesson in Labrador Coat Color Inheritance
As we know (and is accepted as AKC standard), Labradors come in three colors: yellow, black, and chocolate. Yes I know there are those now breeding “silver” labradors, but the AKC does not recognize it as a registered color,... -
Labbies and Babies: The Labrador Retriever and the Growing Family
Dear young family, …new parents, … and seasoned parents looking for the first family pet, I am a firm believer that children should grow up with a dog. And, surprise! I believe that dog should be a lab. 🙂... -
Should I Microchip My Dog?
A microchip is a permanent method of electronic identification. The chip itself is very small – about the size of a grain of rice – and is implanted subcutaneously (just under the skin) between the shoulder blades at the back of...