How Long Can a Puppy Be Left Alone? (+ recognizing separation anxiety)
Leaving your puppy alone for the first time can be a daunting experience for both you and your dog. Labrador Retrievers …
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First Days at Home with a Labrador Puppy
The first days at home with a Labrador puppy are exciting, but will also feel intense. Your puppy is leaving their famil…
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Labrador Retriever Breed Profile
The Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular and loved dog breeds worldwide. Originally bred as a working retriever…
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How to learn to walk your labrador.
Walking your dog is not only about exercise; it's an opportunity to strengthen the bond between you and your Lab and pro…
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30 in-depth guides covering every stage of life with your Labrador.
Puppies
Everything you need for those first months; toilet training, settling in at hom…
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Health
From hip dysplasia to ear infections; clear guides on the conditions Labradors …
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Food
How much to feed, what to avoid, and how to keep your Lab at a healthy weight; …
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Behavior
Understanding your Lab's temperament, managing problem behaviors, and knowing th…
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Training
Practical training advice for Labs of all ages; from basic commands and toilet …
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Exercise
Daily exercise needs, swimming, mental stimulation, and keeping your Lab fit wit…
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About Labradors
Breed history, temperament, colour variants, and everything that makes the Lab o…
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Senior Labs
Supporting your Lab through the golden years; health changes, nutrition adjustm…
View guides arrow_forwardLabrador at a Glance
Key traits that make the Labrador one of the world's most popular family dogs.
America's Favourite Family Dog
Friendly, outgoing, and eager to please; Labradors are renowned for their stable temperament with children, other pets, and strangers alike.
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10–12
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Health Note
Labradors are prone to hip dysplasia, obesity, and ear infections. Regular weight checks and joint screening make a real difference.
Common Questions
Practical answers to what Labrador owners wonder about most.
Food
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7 min read
How Much Should a Labrador Eat?
If you're like many Labrador owners, you love to spoil your dog with treats and yummy snacks as a symbol of your affecti…
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Puppies
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How Long Can a Puppy Be Left Alone? (+ recognizing separation anxiety)
Leaving your puppy alone for the first time can be a daunting experience for both you and your dog. Labrador Retrievers …
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Training
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Are Labrador Retrievers Easy to Train?
Labrador Retrievers are often described as one of the easier dog breeds to train. They are intelligent, eager to learn, …
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Real moments from Lab owners (the ones you have to laugh about later). Have a story too? Share it with us.
Hoss
One of Jack’s favourite places to sit is on top of his doggie-buddy’s head.
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John Boy
A rescue Labrador fetched a police officer and helped save his owner’s life
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Baxter
We'd been told to practice short absences. Forty minutes, tops. Baxter had other plans though.
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Cooper
Every Friday we get chips from the chippy round the corner. Cooper knows the sound of the bag. He also knows, very clear…
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