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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... -
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. ... -
Labrador Crate-Training Manual
Endless Mountain Labradors – Labrador Crate Training Manual “the best way to house-break” By Liz Palika Adding a puppy to the household can be a wonderful experience, but the relationship can sour before it even begins if the puppy... -
De-Mystifying LIFE STAGE dog foods: Should you feed it to your Lab?
According to Cathleen Enright, PH.D., president and CEO of Pet Food Institute in Washington, DC, significant advancements in companion animal nutritional science have been made in the last 50 years. The first “Life Stage” food appeared in the 1960’s... -
What to Expect from a Veterinarian
Of course, background, experience and education come to mind first. But there are many things that make a good vet that I have learned in almost 30 years of breeding Labradors. You can, of course, look up reviews online... -
Signs Your Dog May Like a Companion
#1. Enjoys the Dog Parks Your dog plays well with other dogs at the dog park and is never aggressive. #2. Willing to Share If your Lab shares well with other pets, its likely he’ll share a bed... -
“Why Does My Dog Obsessively Lick?!”
Let me set the scene here. It’s 2 AM. You’re sleeping soundly, and Fido is curled up peacefully next to your bed (… or in it). And it begins… *Lick* *Lick* *Lick* He’s licking his leg (or insert other...