Labrador Retriever Topics

The Labrador Retriever was reintroduced to America in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Some early Labrador kennels helped the breed become popular. These included: Jay 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

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

Named for her birthplace in Georgia, Chicka made a name for herself running in field trials. Chicka's early years Her intense retrieving drive was apparent while she was Read more

"Every good hunter is uneasy in the depths of his conscience when faced with the death he is about to inflict on this enchanting animal." ~ Jose Ortega y Gasset In Hunting Read more

A friend's dog had a bad reaction to Advantix II, one of several types of topical flea and tick products. She lives in an area with lots of ticks and had used the product for Read more

Completing Tisket's hunt test title We ran in the hunt test at Indian Meadows in Snyder, Colorado. Tisket only needed two passes to complete her Started hunt test title (SHR), 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

"...undoubtedly the one to whom most credit is due for the rise in the popularity of Labradors in the U.S.A.” - Labrador Retriever Club Yearbook, 1931-1944 Imagine, Read more