You're probably well aware of the various health issues and hazards that can pose a risk to your dog. You might also have heard about the dangers of grass awns, but do you 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 hunt tests come into play. Some Read more

An annual eye exam can help identify problems early, but it also helps breeders make good decisions about which dogs are suitable for breeding. Some eye problems are due to Read more

Super Bowl, March Madness and many exciting games are coming up. Do you put out snack foods and drinks so you don't miss any of the action? If you do, I'd bet you Read more

Banchory Bolo was the first-ever Dual Champion Labrador Retriever. His is an interesting story. Not just rags to riches, but riches to rags and back to riches. Pull up a Read more

(Originally posted October 25, 2012 - Updated November 18, 2022) Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM) is an inherited congenital disorder that causes muscle dysfunction.ABOUT Read more

A costume contest for pets in 2006 got me thinking about what costumes I could make for my dogs. Yes, it had to be for more than one. I had three dogs that were my constant Read more

To spay, or not to spay? That is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of animal rights activists Or to take arms against a sea of Read more

Studying the pedigrees of chocolate Labrador Retrievers, you often wonder where the chocs are coming from. All of a sudden they are there, out of the blue. I studied the files Read more