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At first getting a mixed dog may not seem like a good idea, but in some cases mixed breeds can work out very well and you can gain the benefits of both breeds in one dog. One mix that consistently works out well for its owners is the Labrador retriever mix. These two breeds compliment each other very well and a Labrador retriever mix is often a very sought after dog. Now you never will be able to win the Westminster Dog Show, but if you are looking for family pet that will be loyal to the end, then the Labrador retriever mix may be what you are looking for.
Qualities Of A Labrador Retriever Mix
While all dogs have their own unique characteristics, there are usually some that will almost always be found within a breed. Beagles almost always have a ton of energy, hounds are usually much more laid back, and the list goes on. The same thing can be said for a Labrador retriever mix.
The first you will almost always find in a Labrador retriever mix is a great intelligence. Labradors are one of the smartest dog breeds around, and golden retrievers are even smarter. Consistently retrievers will rank very high in intelligence exams, so this mix generally will also be extremely intelligent. This can be both a boon and hindrance. If you are looking for a very smart dog than the Labrador retriever mix will most certainly fall into that category. If you are looking for a dog that is not as smart and perhaps a bit less curious, then maybe you should not look at this combination.
A second quality that is very predictable in a Labrador retriever mix that is usually very predictable is their temperament. Unlike other like a lab chow mix, you can expect the temperament of a Labrador retriever mix will almost always be very mild and attentive. Lab chows can be extremely unpredictable; with some being like their lab parents and being very mild, will others can be extremely hostile and uncontrollable.
There are many other features of the mixing of these two breeds that make them desirable. There size will generally be predictable as both dogs are of similar stature. Coloration and shape will also be predictable, especially between a retriever and a yellow lab. If both these dogs have qualities you like, then you may want to consider looking at a Labrador retriever mix.
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Sorry you haven't heard from me lately. What with Christmas, my new little friend Tarnation moving into my master's house with us it has been a busy time.
For a bit of fun I have been doing some agility courses in Delaware, Michigan and at McCann's Training School in Flamboro, Ontario for the past few months. My little friend Tarnation has also been taking up some of my time with my master but he is a nice guy and I still get to ride in the front seat of the truck and get my special snacks from Ronald McDonald's.
Went out with some friends last weekend for a little hunter trial practice in Valens . Me and my little friend Tar had some good slogging through the marsh but had no problem finding those dead ducks they were throwing out for us.
For the real thing we were down in the Port Dover,Ontario for the real thing. Just luv them ducks, and I get to have a real swim too.
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Labrador puppies are some of the most adorable puppies in the world and many people choose them to enter their home and be their pet. Labrador puppies are bigger than the puppies of other breeds of dog, so they can cause a great deal of damage to the home if they are not trained properly. Labrador puppy training should be accomplished as soon as possible after obtaining the puppy so that the puppy will know exactly what is expected of it in the home.
Labrador puppy training is very different than Labrador dog training and it is important to find a trainer that recognizes this. Labrador puppy training typically involves teaching the puppy to not do things that they are naturally inclined to do, such as strengthening their jaws by chewing on furniture, relieving themselves wherever they choose, and barking at unfamiliar people, animals, and objects. All of these traits would help the puppy to survive if they were living in the wild, but can be quite annoying when the puppy is living in a home.
Tips For Labrador Puppy Training
If the owner decides to hire a professional dog trainer for the Labrador puppy training, it is important that the trainer has experience with training Labrador puppies. Labrador retrievers are a smart breed of dog, but a puppy is like any other child and may exhibit common childlike behaviors such as stubbornness and a love of mischief. Although most Labrador puppies love to learn new things and strive to please their owner or trainer, Labrador puppy training can be frustrating and requires a great deal of patience on the part of the trainer.
Labrador puppy training takes time and cannot be accomplished in the space of a few days. Any professional trainer that guarantees results in the space of a few days is either lying or runs the risk of hurting the puppy by overworking him to get him to learn in a shorter period of time. Professional trainers that truly know how to conduct Labrador puppy training understand that they must work at a pace that the puppy can handle and each step in the training process has to be mastered by the puppy before the next step in the training process can be accomplished.
The best way to accomplish Labrador puppy training is with patience and positive reinforcement to let the puppy know that everyone is pleased with the progress that they have accomplished. A Labrador puppy can be trained to do almost anything and will retain these lessons for the remainder of their lives. Because Labrador puppy training is successful a high percentage of the time, these puppies are often trained for important jobs, such as seeing eye dogs for the blind and service dogs for individuals that are handicapped.
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One of the most popular and well known dog breeds around is the Labrador retriever. They can make very good hunting dogs, are more intelligent than some other dog breeds, and get along very well with both adults and children. Labrador retrievers are also one of the most recognizable breeds with their three different coat shades of yellow, deep brown or chocolate, and black.
You definitely know that you want a Labrador puppy with a chocolate coat, so the next step is to begin searching for a chocolate Labrador breeder. Yellow lab breeders would likely be more plentiful than looking through lists and web sites for a chocolate Labrador breeder, but they are out there. A good few places to begin your search would be online, and possibly by attending a few local dog shows.
You might also consider checking with an animal supply store for leads on finding reputable chocolate Labrador breeders. Pet groomers might have some tips and information as well. Many dog breeds have clubs that have been set up by owners to socialize with other like owners. They can often be easily located through directories and through web sites online. Referrals are the best way for any business to thrive, and dog breeders especially rely on their satisfied customers talking to others.
The Search Continues
Many a chocolate Labrador breeder has taken their business online as well; digging through search engine results might yield more than just a few names in the yellow pages. And while you are online, check out the web site for the American Kennel Club; this is one of a few prestigious associations that any good quality chocolate Labrador breeder will want to be a part of.
Find out how active they are in the canine community. “Puppy mill” operators tend to stay away since their breeding practices are looked down on by animal rights groups and other seasoned and respected chocolate Labrador and other breeders. Most of the adorable puppies you see in pet stores are products of the puppy mills, where breeding is more about quantity and not the quality of the lineage.
Once you have found the right chocolate Labrador breeder, you are another step closer to discovering which of those sweet faced puppies is your new home addition. It is okay to take your time when selecting a puppy. Even the breeder will understand your desire not to rush. They want each puppy to find the right home just as much as you want to find the right puppy for your home.
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