Breeding a litter of puppies has huge appeal for many people. And indeed, absolutely anyone can breed from their Labrador. Whether or not they should is of course a different matter. And a topic on which many Labrador lovers have strong feelings. There are pros and cons to breeding. You need to consider the age, health and…
Dog repellent comes in many forms, but they are all physical methods of discouraging your dog to go near a particular thing or into an unwanted area. A dog repellent can be sound, odor, water or even chemical based. All these methods can work on some dogs, but they are not universally effective. They are…
The dog training lead is a long line with a regular clip fastener at one end. Dog training leads or long lines are important dog training and management tools with a variety of uses. Most dog owners will benefit from owning and learning how to use one, especially when training their young puppy. Dog training…
Benadryl is an over the counter antihistamine for humans. It is used to treat the symptoms of allergies, such as itchiness, sore red eyes and runny noses. Benadryl for dogs is the use of human Benadryl products to relieve the same symptoms in our canine companions. veterinarians often suggest using Benedryl for dogs with allergies,…
The Goldendoodle Labradoodle mix is the best known of the double doodle designer dogs. They have one Labradoodle parent, which is itself half Labrador Retriever and half Poodle. And one Goldendoodle parent, which is half Golden Retriever and half Poodle. That makes one Lab grandparent, one Golden grandparent, and two Poodle grandparents in total. However,…
It may surprise you as it did me, to find out that the pet food companies classify a dog aged over seven years as ‘senior’. Labrador Retrievers as a breed have a life expectancy of around ten to twelve years. And it is a little sad to think that, when they reach age seven, they…
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…
Someone asked me the other day “when is it ‘safe’ to stud my dog?” This was a slightly different slant on a very common enquiry! Some people simply want to know how soon (legally and perhaps morally) before they can set their gorgeous boy off on his career as a stud. Others, are just looking…
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…
An f1 Labradoodle has one pedigree Labrador Retriever parent, and one pedigree Poodle parent. Their looks, personality and health are a lottery of traits from each parent, but since their parents have a lot in common, the results aren’t too wildly unpredictable. F1 Labradoodle dogs are affectionate, intelligent, loyal and active. They weigh 30 to…
