Posts that provide history and general information on Labradors.
The yellow Labrador Retriever’s most distinctive feature is its short, thick, and weather-resistant coat. Many pups’ coats begin as one hue and gradually change to another as they mature. So, do yellow Lab puppies get darker with age? Yellow Labradors don’t get darker with age. Instead, this breed will get lighter as time goes on. … Read more
For decades, it has been widely known Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in America. However, what many don’t realize is that the Golden Retriever has always been close behind. So why is the Labrador ever so slightly more popular? Labradors are more popular than Golden Retrievers because the breed has existed longer, Labs’ … Read more
While it’s nice having a Labrador around the house, maintaining the cleanliness of your home can sometimes feel like an impossible mission. After years of experience, I can assure you that with proper planning and tools it is not. Here are 8 steps to keeping your house clean with a Labrador: Bathe and groom your … Read more
Brown Labradors are often rumored to be not as bright as the yellow or black colored Labs. Many people, myself included, may wonder about the intelligence of brown Labs relative to the other two colors. So I went on a mission to get the facts. Brown Labradors are smart dogs, as is evidenced by the fact that … Read more
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
