Labrador Retriever Topics

Have you ever wondered about Labrador coat colors? Such as how two black Labs can have chocolate and/or yellow puppies? Or why breeding a chocolate to a yellow often produces Read more

A costume contest for pets got me thinking about what Halloween costumes for dogs might be available. I also needed coordinating costumes as my dogs, Chip, Tory and Arwen, Read more

What are dog pedigrees? Dog pedigrees are essentially family trees. They start with one dog, then his parents, then grandparents, and then great grandparents. It can continue Read more

You love your dog, right? And you probably want to feed him the best food. Looking at his teeth you can see he's a carnivore with teeth made to rip chunks of meat. That's Read more

I was dusting my shelves and noticed I have a LOT of books about dogs in general and Labradors in particular. My library isn't limited to Labs, but also includes books on Read more

Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) causes weakness and collapse in some dogs, particularly in very active and excitable dogs. It is caused by a gene mutation affecting some Read more

Some hunting trips take quite a bit of preparation and a hefty bank account. In that category are an African safari, wing shooting in South America, or a caribou hunt in Read more

Ticks are tiny, blood-sucking parasites that can cause serious health problems in dogs. They live in tall grass, brushy and wooded areas where they can latch onto pets and Read more

After a rewarding hunting season, you might find yourself looking for more challenges and opportunities to bond with your dog. That's where hunting tests come into Read more