Getting the right-sized whelping box is crucial for your dog to feel comfortable and secure. If it’s bigger than necessary, the puppies might find it hard to keep warm. So, what size whelping box do you need for a Labrador? For a Labrador, you need a whelping box sized about 4ft x 4ft (122cm x 122cm) and a height … Read more
When I first brought Molly home, there was a period of time where she wouldn’t drink her water. After switching it out for both filtered water and bottled water to no avail, I started researching what else Labrador puppies could drink. Labrador puppies drink their mother’s milk for the first month of their lives. By … Read more
Although Labs don’t lose their charm even after they grow up, the cuteness of small puppies is unmatched. So you may wonder how many puppies are usually born when a female Lab gets pregnant. While results vary based on a number of factors, researchers have arrived at an average litter size you can expect. So, … Read more
Breeding your Labradors sounds like an exciting task, but you need to make sure that you wait until both dogs are ready. Breeding a female dog before she fully matures imposes several pregnancy-related complications. It’s an unpleasant experience for both the mother Labrador and you, and it can even result in her death. Responsible breeders … Read more
When we first got Molly, we were strongly considering bringing home one of her siblings, too. One of the thoughts we had was that we could eventually breed them. However, we started to wonder if choosing to breed Labrador siblings would result in any complications. We did a ton of research as we considered it. … Read more
