Labrador Dogs - The Perfect Dog For a Companion
The Labrador dog is one of the most popular breeds of dogs owned by people as pets.
They are loyal and affectionate, patient and loving and they make excellent pets.
They love children.
They are highly intelligent, willing and eager to please and love people.
They love to play, especially in water and their coats are relatively waterproof.
They have a reliable temperament and are friendly, sometimes over friendly, and become part of the family very easily.
They love human companionship and if left alone, crave for company and pine away.
Labradors need to be spoken to as they enjoy it and are very responsive.
They need physical and mental exercise regularly and should be taken for long walks.
They are happy to be at home and can live comfortably in apartments as long as they are taken out regularly.
They are strong and heavy and are easily trained.
Hence they are also used as police dogs and drug sniffers.
They can be trained to be companions for the blind and the handicapped and they can sniff drugs and are used as watchdogs.
Since they respond to training, they can be used in many ways and are generally useful in anything.
They are also called 'St John's dogs.
' The Labrador dog is said to have originated in Newfoundland where they used to help in fishing as they could jump in icy waters to help in pulling the fishing nets.
They were transported to England in the 1800s and are very popular there also.
Labradors are found in India and other Asian countries, Australia and other places also where they are quite in demand.
There are two types of Labrador dogs-the American one and the English one.
English ones are heavier and thicker while the American ones are tall and lanky.
They come in three colors-black, chocolate brown and light brown.
They have a calm demeanor and can be trained for anything.
Labradors can be as heavy as hundred pounds though the average weight would be around sixty pounds for male dogs and a little less for bitches.
They have a life expectancy of ten to twelve years.
Labradors shed hair twice a year, sometimes throughout the year, depending upon the weather.
They have webbed feet and, full face and have tails which are quite strong.
Dog lovers prefer to go for Labradors because of all their qualities and reliability.
They are also clean and lovable
They are loyal and affectionate, patient and loving and they make excellent pets.
They love children.
They are highly intelligent, willing and eager to please and love people.
They love to play, especially in water and their coats are relatively waterproof.
They have a reliable temperament and are friendly, sometimes over friendly, and become part of the family very easily.
They love human companionship and if left alone, crave for company and pine away.
Labradors need to be spoken to as they enjoy it and are very responsive.
They need physical and mental exercise regularly and should be taken for long walks.
They are happy to be at home and can live comfortably in apartments as long as they are taken out regularly.
They are strong and heavy and are easily trained.
Hence they are also used as police dogs and drug sniffers.
They can be trained to be companions for the blind and the handicapped and they can sniff drugs and are used as watchdogs.
Since they respond to training, they can be used in many ways and are generally useful in anything.
They are also called 'St John's dogs.
' The Labrador dog is said to have originated in Newfoundland where they used to help in fishing as they could jump in icy waters to help in pulling the fishing nets.
They were transported to England in the 1800s and are very popular there also.
Labradors are found in India and other Asian countries, Australia and other places also where they are quite in demand.
There are two types of Labrador dogs-the American one and the English one.
English ones are heavier and thicker while the American ones are tall and lanky.
They come in three colors-black, chocolate brown and light brown.
They have a calm demeanor and can be trained for anything.
Labradors can be as heavy as hundred pounds though the average weight would be around sixty pounds for male dogs and a little less for bitches.
They have a life expectancy of ten to twelve years.
Labradors shed hair twice a year, sometimes throughout the year, depending upon the weather.
They have webbed feet and, full face and have tails which are quite strong.
Dog lovers prefer to go for Labradors because of all their qualities and reliability.
They are also clean and lovable
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