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

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 chair and 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

The two most popular organizations that host hunt tests for retrievers are the American Kennel Club ("AKC") and the Hunting Retriever Club ("HRC"), affiliated with the United Read more

"Dynamite uses only natural ingredients, made in the United States for better quality control. Throughout its history of making natural dog food, it has always looked at Read more