All about Labs
Training & Temperament
Labrador Retrievers are well-rounded dogs. They are popular not only as family companions, but also as hunting, working, and show dogs. Typically, labs are kind, friendly, gentle, and not aggressive toward people or animals. They usually get along very well with other cats and dogs in the home. They can be calm and affectionate in the home, playful in the yard or park, and very effective service and working dogs.
Labs tend to be naturally curious, happy to learn, and eager to please. They are often excellent at obedience and a variety of other activities requiring advanced training. Labs need plenty of physical exercise and mental stimulation, especially when they are young.
Grooming & Upkeep
Labrador Retrievers have a short, double layered coat that naturally sheds water and requires little maintenance and no trimming. Throughout most of the year, their coat requires no maintenance except for periodic brushing to remove dead fur from the undercoat. They normally shed their undercoat all at once about twice per year and will require more brushing when this occurs. As with all other breeds with long, floppy ears, labs require regular checking and cleaning of the ears to prevent ear infections.