Reviews Of Labrador Products And Supplies https://www.thelabradorsite.com/category/reviews/ All about Labrador Retrievers Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:59:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.4 Pippa’s Top Ten Best Dog Toys For 2025 – Tested And Tough! https://www.thelabradorsite.com/best-dog-toys/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/best-dog-toys/#comments Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=13111 My dogs have gotten through a lot of toys over the years, but there are some awesome,  stand out dog toys that have really stood the test of time, and these are a permanent feature in our home I review this top ten list each year, because we like to test new toys as they...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/best-dog-toys/feed/ 26 The Lowdown On Lickimats (And Whether You Should Buy One) https://www.thelabradorsite.com/lickimats/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/lickimats/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:50:28 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=42353 Lickimats are small textured rubbery mats designed to be smeared with food, with the aim of encouraging dogs to lick them clean.  And, they have become very popular with dog owners in recent years.  I bought some Lickimats and put them through their paces with my young Lab Bonnie. And I’ve got the results for...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/lickimats/feed/ 2 Labrador puppy beds and bedding – tips and advice for keeping your puppy cosy https://www.thelabradorsite.com/labrador-puppy-beds-and-bedding-tips-and-advice-for-keeping-your-puppy-cosy/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/labrador-puppy-beds-and-bedding-tips-and-advice-for-keeping-your-puppy-cosy/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:15:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=7496 The first thing many of us want to buy for our new puppy is a bed. There is so much choice when it comes to Labrador puppy beds. Round ones, square ones, squashy ones.  Beds lined with faux fur, tartans and checks.  Washable, spongeable, hose able, even waterproof beds. Beds with legs, beds with sides,...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/labrador-puppy-beds-and-bedding-tips-and-advice-for-keeping-your-puppy-cosy/feed/ 6 Gifts For Labrador Lovers https://www.thelabradorsite.com/gifts-for-labrador-lovers/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/gifts-for-labrador-lovers/#comments Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:37:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=14765 I bought myself a bunch of presents last week. We’ve got a new rescue dog coming home soon, and in celebration of this (and just my general love of Labradors), I decided to have a bit of a gift party. Oops! In the name of justifying my purchases, I thought I’d share them with you...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/gifts-for-labrador-lovers/feed/ 2 Top 10 Things To Buy For Your New Puppy https://www.thelabradorsite.com/things-to-buy-for-your-new-puppy/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/things-to-buy-for-your-new-puppy/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:51:02 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=40700 It is a lot of fun shopping for your new Labrador puppy, but puppy gear can be expensive! I’ve made a quick checklist of the supplies you really do need. These are all items I make sure I have in my home for every puppy I raise.  Please note that the Labrador Site is an...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/things-to-buy-for-your-new-puppy/feed/ 0 Pippa’s Big Guide To The Best Puppy Toys You Can Buy https://www.thelabradorsite.com/best-puppy-toys/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/best-puppy-toys/#comments Mon, 06 Nov 2023 15:10:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=18720 The best puppy toys for Labs and other large breed dogs have to be really tough to last more than a few weeks. Good puppy toys are not cheap, and my puppies are very hard on their toys. I find that puppies like to chew on materials with different textures so you’ll need to buy...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/best-puppy-toys/feed/ 4 Unchewable Dog Beds https://www.thelabradorsite.com/unchewable-dog-beds/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/unchewable-dog-beds/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:57:20 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=38246 Unchewable dog beds are the holy grail for some Labrador owners. To be sure, replacing your pup’s bed time and time again, just to have it destroyed on sight is a really frustrating experience. But do unchewable dog beds really exist? I have spent some time reviewing the beds and bedding that claim to be...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/self-fetch-dog-toys/feed/ 0 Top Three Harnesses for Labrador Retrievers https://www.thelabradorsite.com/top-three-harnesses-for-labrador-retrievers/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/top-three-harnesses-for-labrador-retrievers/#comments Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:06:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=11477 There are many different harnesses on the market today, and choosing one for your Labrador can be quite bewildering. Luckily for you folks, I have, over the years, tried out many different brands of harness. And I have also seen my clients using all kinds of harnesses. My top three are the Freedom harness, Balance...

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]]> https://www.thelabradorsite.com/top-three-harnesses-for-labrador-retrievers/feed/ 22 The Best Dog Bowls https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-bowls/ https://www.thelabradorsite.com/dog-bowls/#comments Thu, 06 Jul 2023 10:07:00 +0000 https://www.thelabradorsite.com/?p=14330 The best dog bowls are an appropriate serving size for your dog’s breed or size. Ideally they are machine washable, durable and hard to knock over too. Dog bowls should be hygienic, with no raised patterns or gaps that residue can get stuck in, no matter how pretty those might look design wise. The best...

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