In the beginning, Labradors were bred for their ability to act as retrievers of birds such as the pheasant and that is how they got the name Labrador Retriever. Nowadays however, there are different Labrador types including the Yellow Labrador that is a very popular family pet dog though he can also be used as an assistance dog for those having disabilities or even as rescue and search dogs. In fact, Yellow Labradors are excellent companion dogs that also enjoy playing and love it most when they are given a lot of attention and affection. Continue reading →

Labradors are great dogs but there are certain things that you will want to be aware of before deciding on this breed. Behavior problems in particular can be difficult to deal with and you will want to know what to expect before choosing this breed so that you can decide whether you will be able to handle this or not. Continue reading →

When you look at those pretty sad brown eyes, it’s really hard to resist a Labrador puppy displayed on pet shop windows. But hang on a moment and wait, let me tell you about the plight of this extraordinary breed of dogs. Continue reading →

Take a list of questions for a Labrador Retriever breeder written ahead of time when you visit them. This list will also be handy if you are going to be meeting a lot of Labrador retriever breeders at a dog show. If you meet a breeder online, you are still going to want to ask a lot of questions. You will be overwhelmed by all of the cute furry faces in order to trust your memory to recall the questions you need to ask. Continue reading →

Of the hundreds of breeds of dog available today, one breed with an incredible history behind it is the Labrador Retriever. Labrador Retrievers are actually one of the first dogs to be recognized in history, and this was in England in the year 1903. A little over a decade later, in 1917, the breed was registered in the American Kennel Club. Continue reading →