Labrador Retriever Topics
What Is PRA In Labradors?
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is an inherited disease that affects eyesight in Labrador Retrievers and several other breeds. It causes degeneration of the retina which is Read moreLaryngeal paralysis in older dogs
When my chocolate Lab was about 13 years old I noticed his bark was sounding a bit hoarse. I thought he had a cold but after checking with my veterinarian I learned it was Read moreWhat Is Exercise Induced Collapse?
As the name suggests, dogs with Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) may collapse after several minutes of strenuous exercise. ABOUT EIC It is found mainly in Labrador, Read moreThe Silver Labrador Myth
Years ago it was really hard to tell a silver Lab from a Weimaraner. Unless you looked at the tail. In the US, Weimaraners have their tails docked to six inches. Other Read moreGrangemead Precocious: The 9-month-old Lab Dad
Not only one of 37 Labradors in the US to earn both a show and a field championship, but part of a dynasty. Four Dual Champions in four consecutive generations - 3xNFC CFC Read moreFC AFC CFC CAFC Candlewoods Mad Mouse
Mouse. What a name for a Labrador. It's memorable. Probably a good thing for a Hall of Fame dog. I love the story of how Charlie and Yvonne Hays acquired him. They saw Read moreNFC 2xNAFC Super Chief – Historic Labrador
What makes a great dog? Is it genetics? Is it the way he's raised? Is it due to training? Is it due to handling? Or is it all of the above? NFC 2xNAFC Super Chief would Read moreSurprising Ancestors of Ebonstar Lean Mac
Out of curiosity, I looked into the pedigree of 2xNAFC 2xCNAFC FC CFC Ebonstar Lean Mac who was probably the most influential field Labrador Retriever in recent Read more