Posted by Roger McBridge | Posted in Books | Posted on 08-09-2010
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A dog is one the friendliest animals in the animal kingdom. While choosing a dog you may want something cute and adorable like a bundle of fluff streaking across your house floor. Well, if this is what you need then you should probably think of getting a Labrador puppy. These are gentle yet highly energetic puppies that are bound to mesmerize you. But first of all you will need to think about the type of Labrador you want. This is because Labradors come in two breeds.
These breeds are the English Labrador and the American Labrador. These two dogs types have different looks which will help you when you are planning to adopt or buy one of these dogs. In the breed of dog itself there are 4 colorations which informs the breeders of what type of puppy that you are looking to add to your family.
These colors which you can find your Labrador puppy in are silver, yellow, chocolate, and black. The usual colors of the Labrador don't include silver, this color has caused controversy among dog breeders. Some of the breeders claim that any Labrador puppy which has a silver coat is a cross with a Weimeriner. Other breeders state that the silver coat is that of a true mutation.
A Labrador will fit nicely into your family and lifestyle if you have an energetic and fun filled style of living. The lab, another name for a Labrador, is a dog that is very much capable of swimming. Unlike other dogs that are bred to run or walk fast, the Labrador is bred to swim. The Labrador puppy has small webbings on its paws that aid it in swimming. Grooming your pet Labrador is very easy especially after a swimming session as its coat is water resistant in nature.
Like all puppies the Labrador puppy loves to socialize. They can be trained so that you have a well disciplined puppy. As these dogs are very active you can exercise them with no problems. You will however need to give your puppy some type of activity to keep them occupied. Without this activity and disciple the Labrador puppy will become highly destructive.
While Labrador puppies are not generally bred to become guard dogs, they do have this ability. It would be wise to broaden the scope of learning as it would enable your puppy to become more disciplined and friendly when it is fully grown. The patience shown while taking care of your Labrador puppy can make your puppy friendlier and happier.
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