When it comes to choosing a pet, the breed of dog, or even the cross-breeds of dog can tell you something about the personality, and even the proclivity to clear illnesses, that the dog might be prone to. Unlike with your children, you can pick and pick what the dog will look like, the gender and even the personality traits that you don't want or that you prefer. But, like your children, pets are a full-time, life-time commitment. Granted, most owners don't outlive their pets, but you can count on at least 10 years with your pet and in some cases, up to 20.
One of the most tasteless breeds in American, Canadian and Australian homes is the Labrador retriever, and for good reason. Their temperament tends towards the loyal and loving. They make great house dogs, while their size in and of itself, is a preventative to those who would harm your house or enter your home uninvited. Even with somewhat inordinate breeding, their personalities are reliable. They are friendly, affectionate, very intelligent and come in a collection of colors. You can pick from blonde, chocolate or black.
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But, he is also full of energy and takes a long time to outgrow the "puppy" stage. Though they reach their adult size fairly quickly, they will not verily be an "adult" until about age 4. They will always succeed you around the house and be begging for attention. Their middle name seems to be "love", while their last name seems to be "mischief". They love to play and if left to their own devices will also chew on anyone that is available. They are verily bored, so it's leading to furnish fullness of toys and fullness of play time with the family. And because they are "orally explorative" they also tend to swallow things they shouldn't, like socks or toys, or even bones that can cause an intestinal blockage. It's a good idea to "lab-proof" your home and to teach your children to beware of the other child in the house.
Labs are also slobs. Granted, they are adorable slobs, but slobs none the less. Put their water bowl where you will not mind having a wet floor and if you hate wet kisses, then hold him at bay right after he has a drink. They will leave a trail of slobber from the water bowl to wherever you happen to be. You will also find that they verily love water sports. A sprinkler or running hose is a challenge to be tackled and if you have a pool, he is likely to go swimming with the family. Plan on taking him fishing? better attend obedience training first so that he will learn to stay when you tell him to. Casting your line will be an invitation to play fetch and he will love every microscopic of it!
Speaking of obedience training, it is very recommended. If you are unsure how to train your lab, there are tons of books and videos, but the best way is to take a "puppy class" and learn the basics. You and he will be a lot happier if he understands the concepts of sit, stay, wait, lay down, off and no or leave it. Large dogs can quite verily become unruly, which leads to bad behaviors, which can lead to your not wanting to keep the dog, or even to a law suit if person is knocked down by your "friendly" dog and cracks their head on your steps or sidewalk.
Labs can live in apartments, as long as you take the time to take him out to the park at least once a day and give him a good run. They will fetch a ball until they fall down and their boundless energy requires an outlet. Even if you live in a house with a fenced backyard, unless you spend ability time with this social animal, you will find that left on his own too much he will dig, bark or become destructive out of boredom.
Grooming isn't much of an issue with their short coat, but they do verily shed quite a bit, so take the time a concentrate of times a week to brush him. The hair that you get in the brush won't fall out in your home.
And one final word of advice? Crate training. This is the one sure way to more verily potty train and keep your lab out of mischief when you can't be watching him every minute. A puppy will train to the crate quite easily, while an adult dog will be harder, but will ultimately get the idea. You can quest online or go to the library or even talk to your vet or your breeder about crate training and how to go about it. It is not cruel or inhumane, as long as done properly. The crate should become a "safe" place and bed for your lab, not a place to punish him or to leave him for days on end.
In short, a dog should never be an "impulse" purchase. Research the breed to survey if such a dog will fit into your house and your lifestyle and then buy all of the supplies, look into seeing a vet if you don't already have one and look considered for the "perfect" addition to your family. You should always seek out a reputable breeder when seeing for a purebred pup. Just as good traits can be bred into a dog, so can bad traits, such as aggressiveness, even in a Labrador retriever. You should meet both parents of the pup, if at all possible, but always meet at least one of them. If you do your homework and take the time to find that "perfect" house member, both he and his house will have the right starting for a lifetime of happiness.
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