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It is important for the Labrador Retriever to be well balanced. He should not be as tall and thin as a pointer, and he should not be as short and fat as a potbellied pig. No one feature should be so prominent as to detract from the total picture. If you look at a Labrador and notice only his huge head, the dog is probably unbalanced. If you look at a Labrador and see only his big feet or a long scraggly tail, you are probably not looking at a good specimen of the breed.

The ears should be set off the side of the skull, not too high and not too low. They should be of medium size, hanging so that the bottom tips are about two inches below the eyes. The ears should not be so big or so small that they draw attention to themselves. And they should never be long or folded as they are on many hounds.

The Labrador's eyes are where we see that irresistible, sweet, kind and alert expression. Some are shaped like a rounded diamond. Although some round eyes can be attractive, they should not resemble the round eyes of a Cocker Spaniel, nor should they be too almond shaped. A good color would be a warm brown eye on all three colors (black, yellow or chocolate), maybe a bit darker on a yellow Lab. If the eyes are too light, the dog's expression will be ruined. There should never be a harsh or mean look about a Labrador. When you look into a Lab's eyes, you should feel instant friendliness. Usually, the moment your eyes meet, the Lab's powerful tail starts wagging automatically.

The desirable Labrador head should sit on a strong neck of medium length. If the neck is too short, the dog looks as if his head is sitting on his shoulders; if the neck is too long, the dog appears elegant, like a setter, which is not correct. There is nothing elegant about this dog. He is agile, strong, and sturdy. As you continue down the neck, past the withers, the top line (the back) should be rather level, never sway back or sloping to the degree that a Setter's back does from the neck to the rump. The chest should be deep with well sprung ribs like a barrel. The shoulders should be long and sloping. The correct look requires long bones that form a ninety degree angle as you look at the dog from the side, from the withers, to the sternum, to the elbow. The front legs are well underneath the dog, allowing a prominent breastbone to show and creating the picture of a powerful chest.

Understanding Labrador Retrievers: My Lab Is Eating The Furniture!
Many new Lab owners are not familiar with the fact that these puppies have a natural tendency to nip and bite at human hands and arms In fact, these little guys will put anything in their mouths that can fit Unfortunately, some dog owners mistake this behavior as pure biting and unfairly scold and punish the animal You must understand that Labradors are genetically designed to have an oral fixa.....More on Labrador Retriever Hunting Dog

Caring For Your Labradors Face and Ears
After a day of hunting or a run in overgrown terrain, a Labrador retrieverand#39;s eyes and ears should be inspected for signs of embedded objects or scratches The ear can be easily inspected with the aid of a small flashlight to help you see the upper interior It is quite easy for burrs to become entangled in or around the ear canal, or for tiny seeds to work their way under the eyelids and irritate .....More on Labrador Retriever Hunting Dog

Description Of A Labrador Retriever Part 2
It is important for the Labrador Retriever to be well balanced He should not be as tall and thin as a pointer, and he should not be as short and fat as a potbellied pig No one feature should be so prominent as to detract from the total picture If you look at a Labrador and notice only his huge head, the dog is probably unbalanced If you look at a Labrador and see only his big feet or a long s.....More on Labrador Retriever Hunting Dog

Protecting Your Labrador Retriever From Ticks and Fleas
All dogs that frequent the outdoors will sooner or later come down with a case of flea infestation In the summer, fleas are everywhere your Labrador wants to go, so be prepared to do battle against their presence on the dog and in your house While fleas seem to like all dogs, they also go for certain humans Fleas are nasty insects, they bite the host, itch like crazy, suck blood, and often.....More on Labrador Retriever Hunting Dog

Understanding Labrador Retrievers: 3 Things You Can Always Count On When Raising A Labrador Retriever
To completely understand the true nature of the Labrador Retriever, dog owners must have a firm grasp on the 3 most important aspects that make up this animaland#39;s temperament and personality 1 Labs Are Natural Born Hunters: Unlike most other hunting dog breeds, Labs do not just wait for its human hunting companion to command them to retrieve fallen birds These dogs have to be so attentive that.....More on Labrador Retriever Hunting Dog

Feeding Your Labrador Retriever
While deciding what to feed your Labrador retriever certainly is the top priority, how, when, and where are also vital aspects Once you resolve all these issues, you should set the pattern for a healthful lifestyle for your dog It is important to set a specific location for feeding your Lab In many households you will find him being fed right in the middle of the kitchen floor, probably a.....More on Labrador Retriever Hunting Dog