| A Labrador puppy belongs to one of the most | | | | responsibilities that come with caring for this particular |
| famous and widespread breeds in the world. It | | | | breed of dog. A significant amount of time is involved |
| belongs in the retriever group of dogs which is one | | | | to train the dog particularly if it is needed to be a |
| of several types of gun dogs. A Labrador puppy is | | | | working dog. They are also known to be a greedy |
| the ideal company for people of all ages as they are | | | | breed which means they will require a lot of physical |
| thought of as friendly, sophisticated, lively, gracious | | | | exercise particularly since they are known to be gun |
| and good natured. They make excellent working | | | | dogs which are vigorous animals. If you want to |
| dogs and with training they are known to be one of | | | | carry your Labrador puppy here and there in the car, |
| the most dutiful and multi-talented breeds in the | | | | don't worry about it for they usually are not prone |
| world. | | | | to car sickness. The finances to groom and care for |
| Usually a Labrador puppy will grow to be a very large | | | | it is another component that has to be taken into |
| dog weighing between 55 to 80 pounds at a height | | | | thought ahead of owning a Labrador puppy. |
| of 21 to 25 inches. In general they should have a | | | | The safest way to acquire a Labrador puppy is |
| strong and muscular body with a level top line. They | | | | through a recognized breeder. The breeder should be |
| have a coat that is described to be water-repellent | | | | a true help in assisting the ownership process and |
| so that they don't get cold when in water during the | | | | talking the owner about the dog, before the owner |
| winter. The usual colors of Labrador puppies are | | | | and the pup adjust to life together. Before choosing |
| black, yellow, and chocolate. Although a Labrador | | | | the puppy it is better to observe the pups in the |
| puppy would survive for 12 or 13 years on average, | | | | litter in order to get to know each of their |
| they should never be brought in to a household | | | | personalities and possibly one in particular might |
| environment until they are at least 7-10 weeks old. | | | | appeal to you. Once the puppy is purchased make |
| Ahead of getting a Labrador puppy it is invariably | | | | sure they are examined by the vet for any health |
| crucial to take into thought the elements and | | | | concerns or vaccinations. |