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English Vs American Lab – Differences In Type And Temperament

Pippa Mattinson — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 08:59:00 +0000

I first heard the term English lab and American Lab many years ago when I joined retriever training and hunting forums to hang out with other folks that shared my passion for working Labrador Retrievers. I soon discovered that in American hunting circles, the term English Lab was not a compliment. And that English Labradors...

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Silver Lab – The Facts About Silver Labrador Retrievers

Pippa Mattinson — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:46:00 +0000

Nothing starts a lively conversation among Labrador fans quite so quickly as the topic of silver Labs! Silver Labradors are basically chocolate Labs with a twist. They have a gene that dilutes that rich chocolate fur and turns it into a pale, silvery grey color. Where that gene came from, how it got into Labs...

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The Timeless Appeal of the Classic English Labrador Retriever

Pippa Mattinson — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 13:51:00 +0000

There’s something undeniably appealing about many English Labrador Retrievers: the stocky frame, the broad head, that sweeping “otter” tail. Even as someone who’s long bred American-type Labs, I’ve found myself drawn to more moderate English lines. Like quite a few other working Lab owners, I’ve experimented with bringing English Lab lines into my breeding program....

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Labrador Lifespan: Science-Backed Ways To Help Your Lab Live Longer

Pippa Mattinson — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 11:24:00 +0000

When you have found the perfect friend, you want to know that they are going to be around for the longest time! So today we are going to talk about what you can do to help your dog enjoy as many healthy years as possible. Most Lab parents know that a lifespan of ten to...

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Dudley Lab – The Pink Nose Labrador

Lucy Easton — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:05:00 +0000

Dudley Labradors are beautifully marked dogs whose nose, eye rims and feet lack the black pigment usually associated with yellow Labrador Retrievers These areas will look pink in color from the day they are born, right up until old age. In general black and yellow Labradors will have black noses, and chocolate Labradors will have...

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Red Fox Lab Traits, Appearance and Characteristics

Pippa Mattinson — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:44:00 +0000

The fox red Lab is a dark red shade of yellow Labrador Retriever. Brimming with intelligence, these affectionate, loyal dogs were originally bred as hunting companions. Red Labs tend to be from working lines. That means high energy, high speed, and a mountain of enthusiasm! These sensitive dogs are keen to please and responsive to...

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The Complete Labrador Retriever History

Pippa Mattinson — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 10:11:00 +0000

The complete journey through Labrador Retriever history is a fascinating one. The original breed stock came from Newfoundland and not Labrador at all, although their passion was always retrieving. The Labrador Retriever’s history began with a fishing dog known as the St John’s Water Dog. They excelled at swimming, diving and of course retrieving nets,...

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Labrador Retriever Characteristics

Pippa Mattinson — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:31:00 +0000

The Labrador we love has distinct physical and behavioral characteristics. These can differ between the show and working types, but there are common Labrador traits that both varieties share. Your Labrador will be friendly, sociable and often exuberant in personality. The Lab loves human companionship, but is first and foremost a retriever. Your dog was...

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Chocolate Lab – Your Guide To The Chocolate Labrador Retriever

Pippa Mattinson — Fri, 26 May 2023 16:04:00 +0000

The Chocolate Lab is a friendly, confident and loving dog with great character and huge appeal as a pet. You may have heard rumors that chocolate labs are less intelligent and more prone to health problems than their yellow and black Lab cousins. So we’ll be clearing up a few myths, and finding out if...

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Black Lab – A Complete Guide To The Black Labrador Retriever

Lucy Easton — Fri, 26 May 2023 07:56:00 +0000

The black Lab is the perfect companion dog. From sporting hunting roots to roles in the community such as support, service and therapy dog work, their intelligence and willingness to please really sets them apart from the pack. When you weigh up black lab pros and cons you need to consider that the Labrador breed...

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