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Common Hereditary Faults In A Labrador Retriever
from:A responsible breeder should realize that certain matters of health are his responsibility. Such a breeder should do everything possible through his breeding to keep certain known inherited serious faults from becoming widespread in Labrador Retrievers. He should also try his best to understand what to do about inherited faults detrimental to the breed that have already become widespread within the breed.
There seems to be two extremes among persons interested in breeding dogs. There are those who are over cautious and others who will breed anything to anything and trust to luck. The more intelligent approach is to investigate and leave the final decision to the weighing of various aspects of each particular problem. Elimination from the breeding program of every dog falling the slightest bit below perfection is not the intelligent approach.
Various breeds of dogs have their own particular inherited problems, some of which are a matter of physical beauty, such as eye color. Light eyes in Labradors are frowned upon, but since there is no basis in fact that the color of eyes in a dog has anything to do with his vision, color becomes an aesthetic choice. Dark eyes are dominant in inheritance in most breeds; if a breeder prefers not to have that color, he should take care never to breed to a yellow eyed dog or he will develop "carriers" for light eyes in his strain, if not light eyes themselves. This fault of appearance is not widespread in the Labrador breed and is a far lesser fault than progressive retinal atrophy (PRA).
Progressive retinal atrophy leads to complete blindness and is widespread in many breeds, including Labradors in England. It is not a serious problem at the present time in this country but any signs of it becoming on the increase should be watched for by breeders. The danger of it becoming widespread is the fact that blindness develops slowly and a Labrador cannot be declared free of affliction until he is four years of age. This age factor varies with different breeds. Any case of blindness should be diagnosed by a qualified doctor or veterinarian.
Kennel owners should obtain the services of an expert in eye diseases and have all dogs checked. Temporary certificates are issued for those dogs proved clear under four years of age and permanent certificates after that age. The British Kennel Club lists all dogs holding such types of certificates in their monthly official magazine. They also do this for their hip dysplasia program. Effort is being made to bring progressive retinal atrophy under control, but it will be difficult since many dogs will be bred from under four years of age without knowledge of whether or not they are passing on the genes of inheritance for this blindness.
Showing Your Lab The AKC Standard Look For The Labrador Retriever
The general appearance of the Labrador should be that of a strongly built and a very active dog He should be fairly wide over the loins and strong and muscular in the hindquarters The coat should be close, short, dense and free from feather The skull should be wide, giving brain room; there should be a slight stop, the brow should be slightly pronounced so that the skull is not absolutely .....More on History Of Chocolate Labrador Retriever
The Versatile Dog
The Labrador Retriever is one of the most wonderful and amazing breeds ever developed A Labrador puppy is a bouncy bundle of black, yellow or chocolate fun and games A Labrador adult is one of many things He is an excellent guide dog for those who are sightless or visually impaired: The Labrador Retriever is the breed used most often as guide dogs for the blind Because they love to fetch for t.....More on History Of Chocolate Labrador Retriever
Description Of A Labrador Retriever Part 1
The Labrador Retriever standard was changed recently The new standard describes the Labrador as a medium sized dog, giving the appearance of a dog that is strong, muscular and active The head, which includes a very specific kind and friendly expression, the coat and the tail are the breedand#39;s three outstanding characteristics However, the head, coat, tail and temperament, all worn on the correct .....More on History Of Chocolate Labrador Retriever
Making Life Easier For The Handicapped
Having proved their love for humans and their desire to serve, Labradors are now being trained throughout the world to assist many types of handicapped owners in the chores of everyday life You have probably seen a handicapped man or woman being guided by a loving and well trained Labrador Retriever at some time With some assistance, many people who would formerly have been confined in their ac.....More on History Of Chocolate Labrador Retriever
Understanding Labrador Retrievers: Does Your Lab Have An Oral Fixation
Labrador Retriever dogs were bred to be excellent hunting dogs with the power, stamina, and motivation to chase down fallen game and swim as far needed to bring back the prey to its hunter Even today, these dogs have an innate inner drive to retrieve With utmost focus and determination, Labs take their retrieving jobs seriously And even though most of these dogs are house pets today and do .....More on History Of Chocolate Labrador Retriever
Introducing Training To The Young Labrador Retriever
You can begin some elementary retrieving exercises at eight weeks or so, and your Labrador will most likely love the game and look forward to it each day To teach the basic mechanics of the fetch (run out, pick up the object, return the object to the master, and release), begin by placing the puppy on a 10 foot lead Take a favorite toy or a ball large enough not to be swallowed, dangle it in fro.....More on History Of Chocolate Labrador Retriever
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Retriever's Nose Acts Faster Than Smoke Alarms During Blaze - Washington Post
Retriever's Nose Acts Faster Than Smoke Alarms During Blaze Washington Post, United States - By Pamela Constable A Labrador retriever with a sharp nose helped his owners safely escape their burning home in Potomac early yesterday morning when his ... |
They're ready to run - Daily Gleaner
They're ready to run Daily Gleaner, Canada - Choate's dog Zoe, a seven-year-old black Labrador retriever, won't be taking part in the national competition, but Nelson Spencer may have one dog vying for ... |
Pool open for one last fetch - Canton Repository (subscription)
 Canton Repository (subscription) | Pool open for one last fetch Canton Repository (subscription), OH - Rose, a black Labrador retriever owned by Ron Conner, of Randolph, tirelessly chased any tennis ball hurled into the water for at least an hour before she ... |
Friedmans sponsor beach cleanup Saturday - TCPalm
Friedmans sponsor beach cleanup Saturday TCPalm, FL - ... Rudder, but they still remember their Labrador retriever Riley, so on Saturday, they'll sponsor the Friends of Jupiter Beach cleanup in Riley's memory. ... |
Dog breeds go designer - TheChronicleHerald.ca
Dog breeds go designer TheChronicleHerald.ca, Canada - She said the concept of a Labrador retriever-poodle mix intrigued her, especially the idea of combining a lab’s easygoing nature with a poodle’s non-shed ... Yankee Doodle doggy |
Fall Film Preview - Calgary Herald
Fall Film Preview Calgary Herald, Canada - It co-stars a yellow Labrador retriever that teaches the humans what life is all about. (Dec. 25) - Rachel Getting Married: Oscar-winning director Jonathan ... |
Bully for you Kaylene, hockey mom Sarah now paling into significance - Irish Times
Bully for you Kaylene, hockey mom Sarah now paling into significance Irish Times, Ireland - Recent columns have included Puppy Love, a heartwarming tale about "two Labrador Retriever puppies . . . galloping around my office in fierce mock battle"; ... |