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There is a lot to think about when trying to figure out which breed of
dog would be best for you and your family. But when push comes to
shove, it seems that a lot of people are finding themselves attached to
the idea of a Black Labrador being a good pet for the family. And they
are correct as these dogs, even though they are known for being
excellent work dogs for the police, are able to make excellent pets in
the home.
As it is, this breed of dog is one of the most popular dogs being used
by police and other types of government bodies. These dogs serve as
wonderful detectives and have a high working ability and never give up
easily. These dogs are not only great for work but also for families as
they are very gentle, intelligent, and they have a wonderful good
nature about them. But, this breed must be trained on the basics of
housebreaking because if left undone, they can become very boisterous.
All of the Labrador types seem to be excellent choices when it comes to
finding a dog that would be a great match in your home. But Black
Labradors and the other colors all grow to become pretty hefty dogs
with the females being slightly smaller then their male counterparts.
The males tend to grow to be between sixty-five and eighty pounds in
weight and the female end up being somewhere between fifty-five and
seventy pounds. Either way you look at it, these are not small dogs and
you really have to watch for them gaining too much weight.
Their coat is smooth and short and they are prone to shedding so make
sure that they are groomed on a regular basis. Their tail is pretty
straight and is known to be somewhat on the strong side so you may want
to watch small children around those tails. And it is those tails and
coat that helps them with swimming as the tail acts like a rudder for
when it wants to go in a different direction and the coat is almost
waterproof.
When a family is considering Black Labradors as their possible choice
for a pet, there are still more things to love about them then what has
already been mentioned. This breed is an extremely gentle breed despite
its size so they make a great addition to a home that has children.
They are not territorial at all and they are hardly ever very
aggressive. But they do like to chew so watch out for your things
around the house because before you know it, it will be chewed up. Do
not worry though, as proper training can fix the chewing habit in no
time at all.
And in case having a great deal of independence is important to you,
know that the females are more self-sufficient then the males. And you
need to keep in mind that this breed does not reach full maturity until
about three years of age, which means you will have three years of
nonstop puppy action.
Also, in order to keep your pet at a safe weight, you really need to
watch how much the dog eats because they will eat and eat until they
become obese.
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Brooke Sunderland |
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| About the author: Brooke Sunderland is a passionate lover of the Labrador and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Labrador. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Labrador Breeding plus a whole lot more.
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