Labrador

Labs

Personality:

Loving                Loyal             Friendly             Happy-Go-Lucky            Reliable               Trustworthy

Affectionate                   Patient           Highly Trainable          Gentle               Athletic

Strong                           Intelligent

Needs:

Fenced in Area (But can live in apartment)

Brushed

Problems:

Love Chewing (May swallow socks, or other things)                                        (May Bring in dead things)

Likes Getting Dirty

Likes Making a Mess out of his Water Bowl

May Swipe Things of Counter with his Tail

May Misbehave if Lonely

Shedding

Good Things:

Aren't Easily Upset or Startled

Greet You Every time you Come Home

Love Everyone (Bratty people and other animals) (May knock people down)

Easiest Training

Seek to Please Owner

Wants:

Attention (Go Everywhere You Go) (Sit in Lap)

PLAY (Fetch and Swim)

Health:

Hip Dysplasia

Arthritis

Osteochondritis Dissecans

Hereditary Myopathy

Bloat/Gastric Torsion

Tricuspid Valve Dysplasia

Epilepsy

Diabetes Mellitus

Hypothyroidism/ Low Thyroid Function

Laryngeal Paralysis

Eye Problems Ear Infections

Ideal Owner:

Hunters & Fishermen

Runners & Bicyclists

Campers & Hikers

Outdoor Sportspeople

Families

Height:

(M) 22-25 in

(F) 21-24 in

Weight:

(M) 65-80 lb

(F) 55-75 lb

Life Span: 

10-14+