Labrador Retriever Question and Answer
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Dogs sagging bellyI have a black lab mix she is 2 yrs old i noticed she is getting a hanging sagging belly but she is not fat a all is their anything wrong with her..
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Dogs sagging bellyI have a black lab mix she is 2 yrs old i noticed she is getting a hanging sagging belly but she is not fat a all.
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Labrador health conditionI have a 1year and 9 month-old lab, having excessive salivation, is there anything I can do to minimize this problem? excessive drooling really my concern.
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LabradorMy dog suddenly fell down while walking. He was walking properly but all of a sudden his legs started shaking and he fell down and was not able to get up. We immediately contacted his doctor and gave him water and he was fine after...
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my lab puppy 7 to 8 months oldwe noticed yesterday that she is beginning to bleed alittle.is she old enough to be in heat?if so how long will this last?we are afraid to let her out of her pen because we don't know what is going on with her and we don't want her...
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about health of puppyi bought a puppy of 24 days,what should i do for his good health?
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lab colorsI am a Lab breeder for over 20 years. I have placed hundreds of lab puppies in homes. I have a new litter on the ground. Six puppies. One yellow, one chocolate and four blacks. However, one of the blacks has four chocolate feet...
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Labs with bad habitsWe have two very loving black labs one which has a bad habit of eating it own poo. Have gone to pet supply store and picked up a so called medication type cure suggested by our vet wich did not rersolve the problem. Do you have...
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circle work!hi my names jarrad i am from australia i have two labradors one male(2 1/2 years) one female(15 months) i purchased my bitch from a breeder with regestration(papers), and she was bred in a show dog envirioment. I am having concerns...
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lawn dyingI have a brown male labrador puppy and would like to know what can i do to stop the lawn from dying when he uninates or how can i teach him to urinate elsewhere. thank you
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agewhat is the age range for laborador retrievers
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My 8 month old will not be out side for more than 1 minute before she whimes and barks like ...My 8 month old will not be out side for more than 1 minute before she whimes and barks like CRAZY!! I've tried waiting by the door until she barks and then telling her no in a ferm voice... haven't tried bark collors but SDhe very...
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We love our 11 month old grandpuppy...a beautiful black lab,Dash. My daughter a single mom ...We love our 11 month old grandpuppy...a beautiful black lab,Dash. My daughter a single mom has to work and she does walk him and exercise him but he chews up the furniture when she goes to work.She has blocked him into smaller areas...
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I have a chocolate lab who is about 7 years old and he is fat. I don't really know how he ...I have a chocolate lab who is about 7 years old and he is fat. I don't really know how he got 2 be over weight because we feed him treats like brocoilli. He gets lots of exercize cause we have a kitten that likes 2 chase him. Any...
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i have bought a Black Lab, which is just 3 weeks old, What shud i be feeding it and till ...i have bought a Black Lab, which is just 3 weeks old, What shud i be feeding it and till when(months)? And i one i have is complete black but has some white patches near Neck and on its toes does this colour erase when i grows or...
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our 2yo male purebred lab is not desexed and has a great temperament. he has gone through ...our 2yo male purebred lab is not desexed and has a great temperament. he has gone through all the normal puppy stages and is now generally well behaved, with the exception of having to 'mark' everything when we are out for a walk......
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when will my yellow lab, Pearl, come into heat and how long will it last.when will my yellow lab, Pearl, come into heat and how long will it last.
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I have a three year old female yellow lab. I am thinking about getting another dog. What ...I have a three year old female yellow lab. I am thinking about getting another dog. What breed would be the best companion for her? Does it matter if the other dog is male or female?
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At what age are Yellow Labs full grown?At what age are Yellow Labs full grown?
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where did they originate? where did they come from and what is the best climate for them?where did they originate? where did they come from and what is the best climate for them?
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Our English breed Lab has had cists on his feet since he was a puppy which has him ...Our English breed Lab has had cists on his feet since he was a puppy which has him constantly licking his paws. The vet says he possibly has allergys but since he has had the problem all his life I don't understant why. Do you have...
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My lab is now 8mths old, as its age is growing my dogs size is also growing but the problem is my dogs tail is going cross, unlike lab its tail is not straight it goes cross when he is very exicited, is this common in lab or does my...
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what is the correct age for a male lab for breeding????what is the correct age for a male lab for breeding????
In Labrador Retriever - Asked by Anonymous - 1 answers- I have a black male retriever who impregnated my one year old black female lab. She had 6 ...
I have a black male retriever who impregnated my one year old black female lab. She had 6 puppies yesterday...5 pups are black..one with the typical white chest markings...but one pup came out completely white...with a pink nose....
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We just recently got two chocolate lab puppies. I have noticed that they are both getting ...We just recently got two chocolate lab puppies. I have noticed that they are both getting a rippled strip from their neck to their tail. I have never owned a lab and am not familuar with this trait. Is it common or are they...
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My yellow lab is 9 weeks old and he gorgeous, the only concern i have is that his nose is ...My yellow lab is 9 weeks old and he gorgeous, the only concern i have is that his nose is more pink then black, is that normal? when i look at all these yellow lab puppy picture their noses are black.
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I have the opportunity to adopt a yellow lab that is 14 months old, neutered and ...I have the opportunity to adopt a yellow lab that is 14 months old, neutered and microchipped with all the current vet records and AKC papers. We currently have a Yorkie. Will they get along, and is a 14 month old trainable?
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I am considering getting a yellow lab for my boys for Christmas. I was wondering if it ...I am considering getting a yellow lab for my boys for Christmas. I was wondering if it would be better to get 2 puppies. Would it be happier if it had a playmate or would one be content?
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i have a black cute lab. he is 2 yrs. and 45 kg. i bought him when he was just 18 days old ...i have a black cute lab. he is 2 yrs. and 45 kg. i bought him when he was just 18 days old from the first day he does not enjoy his meal sometimes he like egg very much but some time he does not even look at egg. we have tried...
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Im getting a 8 week old Yellow Lab this weekend. I have read up on how to train them and ...Im getting a 8 week old Yellow Lab this weekend. I have read up on how to train them and the attention they need but any suggestons on feeding? What is the healthiest food to give them, how much and how often and do they need dog...
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is my female lab at 9months overweight at 66lbs?is my female lab at 9months overweight at 66lbs?
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I am adopting a 13 week old yellow lab that I have been fostering. He's really nervous ...I am adopting a 13 week old yellow lab that I have been fostering. He's really nervous around people and other dogs. Any suggestions besides time and patience? I try to be reassuring, but I don't know if being in a shelter has just...
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I have purchased a 1 month old labrador puppy should i start giving training to it from nowI have purchased a 1 month old labrador puppy should i start giving training to it from now
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what is the average eating requirements of labrador?
In Labrador Retriever - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers - I have a very large Black femal Labrador 9 months 100 pounds, very active, and difficult ...
I have a very large Black femal Labrador 9 months 100 pounds, very active, and difficult to walk on leash because she is so strong.. She runs the yard and plays with my Retriever but still too much energy for my Retrieve and...
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i have a 2 month old lab and well he barks at night alot a whole lot i really dont know ...i have a 2 month old lab and well he barks at night alot a whole lot i really dont know what can make him stop any idea? How fast do they grow like so he can stay outside in the yard? Is it ok if i give him milk at this age he seems...
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I have a 6 month old black lab, and he started to have alot of loose skin under his neck and chest. How much loose skin/sagging skin are they supposed to have, if any?
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I have a blk. block-head male lab (from a choc. & yellow) and a black female ( from ...I have a blk. block-head male lab (from a choc. & yellow) and a black female ( from blk. parents) They had 7 puppies. Two of the pups had white on the bottom of their feet and chest. Is the father the cause of the white hair?...
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Where do Newfoundlands originate from?Where do Newfoundlands originate from?
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Do they have a strong doggie odor?Do they have a strong doggie odor?
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Is it good to give Labrador Retrievers fruit and vegetables?Is it good to give Labrador Retrievers fruit and vegetables?
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My yellow lab mix gets very gassy. What could cause this and what type of dog food should I ...My yellow lab mix gets very gassy. What could cause this and what type of dog food should I be feeding her? What type of people food should she stay away from? She really likes popcorn.
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Is it possible for 1-2 week old labs to change color? My female had nine black pups? and at ...Is it possible for 1-2 week old labs to change color? My female had nine black pups? and at 1 1/2 weeks one looks a little more like a chocolate. They are purebred.
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my 3 month old chocalate lab seems to not want to walk and seems a liittle lazy....should i ...my 3 month old chocalate lab seems to not want to walk and seems a liittle lazy....should i be worried?
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What is the difference between a labrador retriever and a Chesapeake Bay Retriever?
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I have a Black Lab about 3yrs old. She suddenly got a blister or wart on her lip. It has ...I have a Black Lab about 3yrs old. She suddenly got a blister or wart on her lip. It has gotten larger in one week. Do you know what this could be and should I bring her to the Vet.
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When can I start giving my 10 month old lab Adult food?When can I start giving my 10 month old lab Adult food?
In Labrador Retriever - Asked by Anonymous - 3 answers- What is a good test to see if my pup is too heavy on his hind end? I am transitioning to a ...
What is a good test to see if my pup is too heavy on his hind end? I am transitioning to a better less protein less fat food right now - I just want a healthy dog.
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How long can a Labrador swim in open water ?How long can a Labrador swim in open water ?
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can a chocolate lab and black lab have a yellow lab puppy?can a chocolate lab and black lab have a yellow lab puppy?
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