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The Puppy You Pick Could Change Everything (For Better or Worse)

Pippa Mattinson — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:59:00 +0000

Buying your first dog is a life changing decision, and the puppy you pick will make a huge difference to whether that change has a positive or a negative impact on your life. It’s important to take a few simple precautions when choosing the breed of dog, breeder and litter of puppies. An impulsive decision...

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Chocolate Lab Vs Black Lab: Beyond The Fur

Sarah Holloway — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 11:47:00 +0000

Chocolate Labradors and Black Labradors both belong to the same breed – the Labrador Retriever. Which means they have the same ancestry, and a lot of shared history. But they haven’t always been considered equal. In fact from the inception of the Labrador breed in the early 1800s, all the way through to the 1960s,...

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What Is The Best Age Gap Between Dogs?

Pippa Mattinson — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 14:44:00 +0000

If you are enjoying raising your Labrador, it’s only natural to be thinking about getting a brother or sister for them. You may be worried that your dog will be lonely, or that they need a playmate. So today, I’m going to talk about the right age gap between two dogs in the same family....

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A Different Perspective: Rottweiler vs Labrador

Pippa Mattinson — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:30:00 +0000

Labs and Rottweilers are both high energy breeds that need plenty of exercise and thorough training. If you are not sure which breed will suit your family best, then the most important factor for you is going to be temperament. Differences in coat, color and size are likely to be a lesser consideration. I’m not...

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Bringing Home A Rescue Dog

Pippa Mattinson — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 10:44:00 +0000

In this article we look at how to get your rescue dog off to a great start in his new life as a member of your family. We’ll look at some of the challenges you may face after collecting your Labrador from the shelter. And I show you how to overcome them with simple, practical...

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Give an Older Lab Their Best Years: The Rewards of Rescue and Foster

Pippa Mattinson — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:35:00 +0000

Throughout the world there are charities that focus on rehoming Labrador Retrievers. Most adult Labrador rescue focuses on mixed breeds as well as purebred and even pedigree dogs. Rehoming a Labrador is more risky than buying a puppy in some respects, but can leave you with more confidence in other areas. Adult dogs have a...

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How To Find Good Labrador Retriever Breeders

Pippa Mattinson — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:56:00 +0000

Labrador Retriever breeders are not hard to find. After all, Labs are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. But finding a good, reputable Labrador puppy breeder is really important. Good breeders will health test their breeding stock, care for their own animals, be picky about who their puppies go to, and...

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41 Ways To Spot A Bad Labrador Breeder

Lucy Easton — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:38:00 +0000

Not all Labrador breeders are equal, and in fact some will be far, far better than others. Breeding Labradors is a big responsibility, and anyone taking it on should be well equipped to bring up the healthiest, best tempered pups possible. Dog breeders to avoid are those that don’t have an interest in the puppies...

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When Can Puppies Leave Their Mother – When To Take Your Puppy Home

Pippa Mattinson — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:46:00 +0000

Puppies can leave their mother when they are fully weaned, but you should wait until they are psychologically and physically ready before making this separation. Your puppy should not leave their mother before 8 weeks of age. Each week before this point that they spend with the mother and littermates will help to teach them...

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Do Labradors Need Friends: Should I Get A Second Dog?

Lucy Easton — Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:47:00 +0000

It’s a commonly held belief that dogs do better in pairs. No sooner have you brought your dog home, someone is asking when you are going to get a second. But not all dogs need friends, even though they might seem to want them. If you get two puppies together they can bond with each...

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