Posts that provide history and general information on Labradors.
Many people look at Labradors as their next pet, but wonder if they will do well in small living spaces. In fact, I myself considered a Lab during my college years while living in a small apartment. So, can a Labrador live in a small house or other small living spaces? A Labrador can live … Read more
Labrador Retriever coats come in various colors, but is there more behind coat color differences to be aware of? What should you know before deciding which one is better between a black or cream Labrador? Neither a black nor cream Labrador is a better option as traits between the two breeds are practically identical. Only … Read more
Molly always loves getting belly rubs, as do most Labs or Lab mixes, but I couldn’t help but notice it appeared considerably darker than I remembered. Concerned, I researched it and contacted my vet to see if it is normal for Yellow Labs to have a black belly, and what it means. A yellow Lab … Read more
Labradors are a large, active breed with gluttony to match. This may scare new owners into thinking they’ll harm themselves by overeating. Labrador retrievers will rarely eat themselves to death. While they tend to have an insatiable appetite, it is more likely that a Labrador would eat to the point of nausea rather than death. … Read more
Chocolate Labradors are known for their distinctive coloration and over time have become a desirable choice for prospective Lab owners. In fact, I’ve recently been considering adding a chocolate Lab to our family. Shhh! So, I’ve been researching quite a bit to see if there truly are differences beyond the coat color. Surprisingly, there seems … Read more
Deciding to adopt a dog is the easy part, but choosing between a Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever is far more difficult. Although both breeds are Retriever dogs, they don’t share as much in common as you’d think. Labrador Retrievers have closer cropped coats and a different body shape than Golden Retrievers. Their coats also … Read more
When we were searching for our latest home, one of our considerations was ensuring our yard would be big enough for Molly. What I learned over the years is that our circumstances require making sure she has a big backyard to play in, but do all Labradors need a big backyard? Having a big backyard … Read more
