Labrador Retrievers - Pictures - Guide Dogs

Labrador Retrievers - Pictures - History

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In the 1930s, Labrador Retrievers started to take part in field trials. This activity absorbed many breed owners. Field trials tested the dog's working qualities and allowed breeder and owners to show off their dogs. This resulted in forming numerous field trial clubs in the US.

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Labrador Retrievers - Pictures - Links

American Field - Weekly newspaper featuring sporting dogs and field trials.

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BigYellowDog.com - Labrador Retriever links and information, interactive features, and online ordering of T-shirts for enthusiasts of Yellow Labrador Retrievers.

Breed Photo Gallery - Pictures of Labrador Retrievers.

Breed Resources - General information on the breed and links.

Guide Dogs for the Blind - A nonprofit, charitable organization with a mission to provide Guide Dogs and training in their use to visually impaired people throughout the United States and Canada.

Labrador Retriever History - Brief information on the origin of the breed.

Labrador Retriever Information Center - Labrador Retriever information on health, nutrition, training, free newsletter, show results, and other areas of interest to owners, breeders and exhibitors.

Labrador Retriever Resources - An online resource for people looking to get a dog and for current owners.

Lab-Retriever Network - Providing facts, photos, chat board, free web-based e-mail, greeting cards and links to other sites.

Paws to Freedom - Includes information about service dog life and laws, therapy dogs, and owner training. Includes a FAQ and photos.

PointingLabs.com - offers information, photos, forums, classifieds, and more about pointing Labrador Retrievers.

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PurebredLabs.com - General information about the breed, it's history, AKC standards, pet supplies, training equipment, health, and care.

TC's Puppy Pictorial - Lots of photos, and other links.

Therapy Dogs International - A volunteer group organized to provide qualified handlers and their Therapy Dogs for visitations to institutions, facilities, and any other place where Therapy Dogs are needed.

Upstate Guide Dog Association - The history of the organization, raiser stories, calendar of events, pictures of guide dogs, FAQs, etc.

VersatileDogs - Information for the pointer, setter, spaniel, and Retriever owner emphasizing hunting.

What is the Labrador Retriever? - Contains the history of the breed.

Where Do They Come From? - Origins and the main staged of the breed's development.

Working Certificate Requirements - Information supplied by the Labrador Retrievers Club, Inc. concerns the requirements for working dogs.

Working Retriever Central - Check out a calendar of Labrador events and current canine news, or check out classified ads and a photo gallery. Also features a bulletin board.

Labrador Retrievers - Pictures - Other Labrador Retrievers sites

Labrador Retrievers Puppies - Labrador Retrievers are mellow dogs that are friendly to anyone who comes into sight. Do not purchase a dog on impulse. Discuss the issue of choosing a puppy from a litter with a breeder. It is the person who spends quite a lot of time taking care of little Labradors and it is no wonder that a breeder knows well each puppy's personality. Breeders often insist on buying a particular puppy. The reason is that they try to choose the best owner for their Labrador and think your character matches with the puppy's nature. Nevertheless, try to watch Labradors playing with each other. It will help you better understand their specifics of Labrador Retrievers.

The Labrador Retriever puppy will grow into a strongly built, medium-sized dog, possessing a sound, athletic, well-balanced conformation. These are even-tempered dogs that are always willing to please the master. Labrador Retrievers lead an active life style. Running with the kids, jogging beside a bicycle, catching a fling saucer somewhere in the park, the Labrador Retriever will still have much energy to spare.

Labrador Retrievers - Labrador Retrievers are gun dogs also used for a variety of activities such as field trials, narcotic and bomb detection, rescuing, guiding the handicapped, etc. These dogs are good with children and other dogs. Labradors are excellent swimmers and travel companions. They are hard working, intelligent and sociable. An owner's approval is enough to make this dog happy. So is a little snack.

Labradors are medium-sized strong dogs with a smooth gait and a short water-resistant coat. It is long with an undercoat, which protects the dog from cold. Its broad back skull, powerful jaws and a strong neck are meant to help the dog carry game in the mouth. The tail is well set on.

Labrador Retrievers Breeders - Labrador Retrievers are friendly dogs that seem to unite the most wonderful qualities. Breed fanciers state that the Labrador comprises all a human can desire. These dogs are beautiful, healthy, and well balanced. Those willing to acquire a dog should keep in mind that Labradors are very sociable. They will hardly be satisfied with an occasional petting on the head. The owners of Labradors are advised to spend much time with their pets to raise happy-go-lucky companions.

Labrador Retrievers are intelligent dogs. They need to be trained. Yet, training should be rather gentle. The dogs do not submit to harsh methods. Labradors like pleasing their owners. However, a treat is likely to make the dog work even more. Labrador Retriever owners state that they have achieved considerable success in raising their dogs due to much communication. When talking to the dog in a warm manner, the owners let them feel that they are needed and cared for. What else can a Labrador desire?

Labrador Retrievers - One of the most distinctive traits of Labradors is their coat. The Labrador Retriever has a double coat that helps the dog to repel water and allows to make a good hunting companion. The tail of the dog tapers at the end and is an indicator of the dog's mood. In fact, the Labrador Retriever is one of the most loved breeds in the world. In the United States, the Labrador is leading according to the AKC statistics.