i want to know more about labs.....such as post pics and stuff like that.....i'm not sure i like the breed so try talking me into it...lol
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i want to know more about labs.....such as post pics and stuff like that.....i'm not sure i like the breed so try talking me into it...lol
OMG, how can you not love labs????;) They are terrific dogs! go to www.google.com, type in labrador retriever go to images, and u will find all sorts of pics and info on them!:)
I hear they are VERY good family pets. I'm not a lab person but when I lived with my grandma a couple months back, there was a choco lab next door..she was about 5 months old. Too bad I didn't snap any pics...:(
Well lets see, seeing how I am a huge Labrador fan, and have been researching the breed for the past year and a half...I think I can help you out.
Labrador Retriever Club
Just Labradors
Sporting Dogs. com
Labrador Pictures
Big Yellow Dog
MSN- Labador Retriever's
A great book to check out at the library: Books for Dummies: Labrador Retirevers
Some basic information of of the top of my head:
Labradors are one of the best breeds to have around children. They are not aggressive, and make a bad guard dog. Labs have webbing between their toes to help them swim, along with a double-coat to keep them warm and water resistant in cold water. Labs are the most popular dog breed in America...many think it is the Golden Retriever, but that's not true. Labradors have a lot of healt issues. The number one health issue is hip dysplasia. Their coat is not hypoallergenic so if you have allergies (like me), they make your allergies act up.
I can't believe Riley is my first lab--he is so great. He learned to potty outside very quickly, knows commands, loves to play with Abbey (he's a little timid around Kito), and just always wants to be with people!! He listens so well too--he can go off leash to play frisbee or ball outside, because he'll come when we call him.
How could you possibly resist this face:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...9/fc118774.jpg
Labrador Retrievers are the most popular dog in America! How could you possibly not like them?!?! I have a Black Lab, named Sadie.
not entirly true , they are quite a territorial breed and make good guard dogs.very protective of their familys more so than most breedsQuote:
they are not agressive,and make a bad guard dog
they take ALOT of training (as all dogs do)
can be stubborn, hyperactive
but avove all wonderfull loving active family members (great working dogs, obedience,agility,tracking,retrieving,flyball)
I'd just like to add that they can be very energetic and need a lot of exercise and mental stimulation. Before I had my black lab, I thought that because the guide-dog labs I had seen were so calm and focused that all labs were like that. Now I know that a whole lot of training and practice is required get that focus!
A great thing about all that energy is their attitude--Oreo approaches everything with the attitude "That's My Favorite!" :D
wow! they are cool dogs. i guess i never liked them because they are so plain looking.i don't know.
thanks for the links. there is a choc. lab that lives a few blocks away.he is cute,but he is HUGE!!!
i like hyper dogs.i like a dog that i can take to the park and run with.
I didn't know anything about labrador's either when I got my cross breed, - still don't know a great deal but am learning every day.
I disagree that they make bad guard dogs. I know that they generally make better watch dogs, but I've heard many stories about labradors attacking people in defense of their family.
They are very energetic, and are quite prone to obeseity, so they need alot of exercise. They love to swim and play fetch, and they are quite friendly and outgoing. Great with kids, and they make great family dogs. Otherwise I can't really say much that others haven't already said...
99.999999999% of Labradors would rather slobber all over a burglar rather than jump for the jugular. They are not the best guard dogs. No where near as good as a Doby, Rottie, Shepherd, etc. Many Labs will bark, like all dogs, to show the tresspasser they don't like them, but after they get to know the tresspasser they are ok with them.Quote:
Originally posted by cloverfdx
not entirly true , they are quite a territorial breed and make good guard dogs.very protective of their familys more so than most breeds
Labs are extremely high strung between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. They start to settle down (a little bit) as they get older. Generally females are more stubborn than males, because they tend to be more independant. Of course, that doesn't hold true for all Labs, just a majority.Quote:
can be stubborn, hyperactive
They are one of the easiest breeds to train....Quote:
they take ALOT of training (as all dogs do)
be careful though. my neighbors lab is really mean! she is dominate and will pick fights with dogs and other animals. also she can not be trusted with ANY YOUNG CHILD. she already has attacked, maybe, 4 kids in the neighborhood in the KIDS OWN YARD!!!!
i'm not a lab person myself, but i like some labs.
Here are some quotes to prove I know what I'm talking about. :o
Quotes about "guard dog" Labradors:
"Generally speaking, Labs are happy, friendly souls, but they are very easily bored. Labs have above average intelligence and learn quickly. Labrador Retrievers make great family members, usually get along well with children and other pets. They will alert you to strangers, but are not "guard dogs", although they will offer protection to the best of their ability. Above all, they give unconditional love. Your Labrador Retriever deserves love and respect from their family."
-Labrador Retriever Rescue, INC.
"True Labrador Retriever temperament is as much a hallmark of the breed as the "otter" tail. The ideal disposition is one of a kindly, outgoing, tractable nature; eager to please and non-aggressive towards man or animal. The Labrador has much that appeals to people; his gentle ways, intelligence and adaptability make him an ideal dog. Aggressiveness towards humans or other animals, or any evidence of shyness in an adult should be severely penalized."
- The AKC Labrador Retriever Club, from breed standard
"Their best feature is their temperament. Labs are loving, people oriented dogs. They are happiest when they are with you. Labs are retrievers and will bring you things they find laying about your house or yard. They tend to be quite patient with children and wonderful family dogs. They are not guard dogs. They may bark protectively, but will generally not act more aggressively. Labs are wonderful people dogs, more likely to lick someone to death than hurt them. They tend to be stable, not easily upset by strange things or occurrences. They will take many things in stride."
-Just Labradors, labrador retriever FAQ's
"A sweet, gentle, and playful temperment is really what a labrador is all about, if that is lost, then the breed is lost, because that wonderful labrador temperment is what attracts the majority of people to this breed."
-Windfall Labrador Retrievers
Quotes about training Labradors:
"The Labrador Retriever is an intelligent dog that is not difficult to train because it learns quickly and likes to work for its handler. It is such a great pitty if such a dog can do nothing more than be a pet."
-Enclyopedia of Dogs: Labrador Retriever- page 202-203
"Labrador Retrievers are people- and action- oriented dogs, and can become bored if left to their own devices. Untrained, they can be unmanageable due to their size and enthusiasm. Unexercised, they will often turn to destruction or escape to alleviate boredom and excess energy. They require attention and love as much as food and water. Labradors are easy to train which makes obedience work a fun way to interact with your dog. Labradors also require plenty of exercise -- this is especially true since most Labs love to eat! Ensuring they get proper exercise, training, and attention will give you a happy, healthy Labrador."
-The AKC Labrador Retriever Club, INC
Mixed quote about both topics:
"The Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. Some may be reserved with strangers unless very well socialized as puppies. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard."
-Labrador Retriever (Black) (Chocolate) (Yellow)
{What an odd website name!!!}
This dog is most likely attention starved. It is extremely rare for a Labrador to act this way. Read my quotes and you will know what I am talking about. If this dog has truly attacked four kids, it needs to be put to sleep. I bet if this dog got the proper attention, love, and training it would not be like this. Another thing, dominance has to deal with dogs, not people, so that is not an issue in the case of bitting children. If the dog was attacking every dog in the neighborhood, then that would be a dominance issue. Maybe the kids are being mean to the dog i.e hitting it, pulling tail and ears. I have seen a lot of kids being extremely mean to dogs (hitting, pulling ears, etc) and I feel like treating them the way they treat the dog, I yell at them of course. If that is why those kids are getting bitten, oh well, that is their own fault.Quote:
Originally posted by cocker_luva
be careful though. my neighbors lab is really mean! she is dominate and will pick fights with dogs and other animals. also she can not be trusted with ANY YOUNG CHILD. she already has attacked, maybe, 4 kids in the neighborhood in the KIDS OWN YARD!!!!
i'm not a lab person myself, but i like some labs.
I feel extremely bad for this labbie...
I just want to add something....MOST labs are fairly easy to train, but they are not the easiest to train, i know quite a few stubborn labs.:)
ok coming from someone who belive's there is such a labrador colouring such as silver:rolleyes:Quote:
99.999999999% of Labradors would rather slobber all over a burglar rather than jump for the jugular. They are not the best guard dogs. No where near as good as a Doby, Rottie, Shepherd, etc. Many Labs will bark, like all dogs, to show the tresspasser they don't like them, but after they get to know the tresspasser they are ok with them.
first ever dog that attacked my dog at obedience was a lab
dogs most likly to be rushed to the vets with stomach blockages (labradors)
cannot help themselve's will eat anything
lol, one more thing...ive heard of silver labs, but technically they are not with the AKC. Breeders registered them as "chocolate labs" so they could be registered!/anyway..just thought i had to say that...
First of all, did I get rude and snippy with you? No, so don't even start to get rude and snippy with me! I am just doing my job telling the starter of this thread the CORRECT information on Labrador Retrievers.Quote:
Originally posted by cloverfdx
ok coming from someone who belive's there is such a labrador colouring such as silver:rolleyes:
Yes, there are silver Labradors. They are registered as the AKC as chocolate/liver Labradors, because they are a dilution of a chocolate. Here is a website for a breeder of silvers: Silver Star Kennels
I think you should do more research instead of spouting off to people who actually do know a great deal about Labrador Retrievers.
Oh, ok, I get it. One Labrador "attacked" your dog at training classes...so all Labradors have an attacking issue. I get ya!Quote:
first ever dog that attacked my dog at obedience was a lab
:confused: :confused: WHAT!?!?! They didn't resigster them under chocolates just so silvers could be registered. They are registered under chocolates because they are diltued chocolates. I advise you to go to that silver breeder website and read the information they have on their webpage. :cool:Quote:
lol, one more thing...ive heard of silver labs, but technically they are not with the AKC. Breeders registered them as "chocolate labs" so they could be registered!/anyway..just thought i had to say that...
I don't know much about labs, but my boyfriend's sister has a black lab named Daisy and she is the sweetest dog I've ever met! She is very hyper (she is now 8 or 9 yrs old) and LOOOVES to play. She is also very loyal to Marsha (his sister) because Marsha is the one who took her through training. She always barks to let people know that someone is coming, but I don't believe that she would hurt anyone unless she thought someone she loved was threatened. I really don't think that is a "lab" trait; most dogs who have bonded to their family would do that, in my opinion and experience.
I also don't think that people should be basing their entire opinions on the one or two dogs they have met in their lifetimes. Just because YOU met a lab with a bad owner does not mean ALL labs are bad dogs. I think YLL provided some good links with a lot of information.
Dogs that are dog aggressive have nothing to do with their interaction with humans and nothing to do with the fact that they are "vicious" or "not friendly". I can't tell you how many hundreds upon hundreds of dog aggressive dogs I've met in the shelters who are just big mushballs with humans and would NEVER even think of even a growl towards a human. So I really don't see the connection with a dog attacking another dog meaning it would be a good guard dog (against people).Quote:
Originally posted by cloverfdx
first ever dog that attacked my dog at obedience was a lab
dogs most likly to be rushed to the vets with stomach blockages (labradors)
cannot help themselve's will eat anything
And I don't understand why you put the part about stomach blockages and eating anything in there. Not trying to be mean, just confused.
Those of you who are saying you've come across "bad" (for lack of a better word) Labs, its just a question of their upbringing and socialization. Example: You have lab puppy #1 and lab puppy #2 from the same litter. #1 goes home with a big family who lives in the city. The kids play with the puppy every day and the puppy is around the family's other dog and cats. The puppy encounters many people on the daily walks. The family also takes #1 through puppy kindegarten. #2 goes to a single old man who lives in the country. #2 never sees another dog or cat, and rarely any other people. I think everyone knows the personalities #1 and #2 will take on. #1 has been properly socialized and will greet strangers with a wagging tail and sloppy kisses. #2 will probably attack other dogs and shy away from strangers. So, for those of you judging the breed on a single dog you've met, please think about how they were raised and if they could have been socialized more. Socializing is a bigger task than most people realize so even if a large family with kids and other animals adopts a puppy, it doesn't automatically mean the puppy will grow up socialized. This is true with any breed.
I think I can weigh in on the labs' personality since for my job on a daily basis for many years, I interact with all different kinds of dogs. Granted most of them are mixes, I still see many purebreds. I'm not one who likes to generalize characteristics based on breed or sex because there's always exceptions BUT I have noticed labs adapt easier to the shelter environment and seem generally all around friendlier and more accepting. I've also assisted with temperament tests at the shelter for about a year and the only lab that failed the test failed because he was so terrified (hadn't been socialized) but not because of any aggression.
Sure, a Lab can be aggressive... so can a Poodle.. so can a Golden... so can a Bichon Frise. But I do believe that a Lab is one of the least likely breeds to become aggressive. That is my opinion based on my observations over the years. And I do think I've had enough observations and handlings to consider myself experienced.
All the labs I have met are wonderful. Not saying that there aren't cases out there where the dog is mean or whatever.
I have a Golden and she is EXTREMELY stubborn. And I would hate to see what would happen if I was ever attacked, she is very protective of me and her home, even my parents home.
Isn't it a fact that you are more likely to be bit by a Golden or a Lab? Maybe that is just b/c there are so many of them.
I think Goldens and Labs are a lot alike.
very lovable
need alot of training
can have bad genes (as all dogs can)
both are the most popular dog in the US
and stay puppies until about age 3
I am like Aly, I don't understand the blockage comment either. :confused:
To quote your OWN signature, cloverfdx:
"there are no bad dog's , just bad owners"
anti BSL (breed specific legislation) site australia
www.edba.org.au
This website you're touting is against breed specific legislation, i.e. stereotyping breeds by behavior, and yet here you are lumping ALL Labradors into a "bad" category. You also claim to believe that there are "no bad dogs, just bad owners" - so what's your problem with Labradors? You need to think before you speak (or type).
Also, Australia should be capitalized as it is a proper noun, and there are no apostrophes in plurals, such as "dog's". An apostrophe indicates something belonging to the dog. Sorry, just a pet peeve of mine. I know there's spell check all over the place nowadays, but proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation still give more credibility to what the speaker is trying to say.
Um....I find it interesting that you are judging this breed by the two things that you "know" about them.
EVERY breed is liable to have a few bad seeds, just like with any species...humans included. You shouldn't be so closed minded.
I've known many, many labs that were wonderful! I knew one lab that was territorial, but not at all mean.
They are much easier to train than other breeds. All it takes is time...any dog that is hyper-active/unruly, doesn't have an owner with enough time!
I don't know where you get your information, but you need to look further. Are you aware that labs are quite often used as seeing eye dogs, therapy dogs, search and rescue, etc. here? I don't think that would be so if they are all as you say....
look at this statement fom a webite:... People that breed silver labs register them as chocolate.
Silver labs are not really a breed...they are do to "cross breeding"
YLL, here is the truth behind the silver labs...
silver labs
They don't come from cross breeding? :confused: It is just a dilute coat. They are as pure as any other labrador.Quote:
Silver labs are not really a breed...they are do to "cross breeding"
German shepherds are often diluted (blue) and they are purebred, and blue the diluted form of black in a doberman, and they are purebred as well. These dilutions don't result from cross breeding, they result from a gene from long ago suddenly showing up in a line, and showing up more as the line is constantly bred.
yep...I think the lab would still be pure-bred...there are a few blue border collies I've seen..along with a brindle sheltie and lemon dalmations.
Ive read abou the "cross breeding" on a website about Silver Labs. Sorry, if its not true. Its just what ive read.:o
ack..i think we should just get back to talking about temperment and stuff..lol...
In response to cloverfdx's comment...
That really doesn't say anything about the breed itself. I'm sure there are many bad owners who raise "bad" dogs. There are bad representatives for every breed. I'm sure there are bad chi's, goldens, labs, collies, etc..but judging the breed on one dog alone doesn't say anything. It only shows how ignorant the person is.Quote:
first ever dog that attacked my dog at obedience was a lab
it's ok :) I know that I only get my info from reading too, so I suppose you could be right...But remember that every other breed has this happen too, and it can't be that they were cross bred in every case ;) They could very well have popped some weimeraner into the blood line.. :eek: lol
Have you seen a diluted shepherd? Gorgeous...here are some pics :)
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images4/GSpups2.jpg
http://www.bluedogs.8m.com/gypcrop.jpg
http://www.bluedogs.8m.com/rtailshot1.JPG
http://www.bluedogpics.8m.com/gypint1.jpg
nice, eh? :D
lol, thanx:) wow, its beautiful! Never seen them before...:)
pssst....move over to "name that breed." ;) LOL
We have a one year old Yellow Lab Mix, and though I may be a bit prejudiced ;) he is the most wonderful dog. He is very alert, and tells me if anybody comes in the driveway, or if anything's not quite right. Though he has his nawtee moments, he's playful and yet gentle. He gets along very well with our cat and our bunny, and is already starting to settle down. Malone is fairly easy to train (a bit stubborn at times) but he tries very hard to please us.
I think with ANY breed you are going to have those that haven't been trained properly, and from there you have behavioural problems. I would definitely NOT call the lab breed territorial or aggressive. Sure you have some individuals that display non-characteristic behaviour but you will find this ANYWHERE. Your thinking is like saying that all pitbulls are "fighters" or "bad". When you truly educate yourself, you will find that that is just not true.
Please don't judge a breed when you don't know what you are talking about.
No, they are purebreds. They are not cross-bred!!! They are chocolate labradors, in a diluted color!! Just like there are yellow labs which are so light they are white, and some are so dark they are almost brown...but they are still registered under yellow Labradors- not in seperate color categories.Quote:
Originally posted by GoldenRetrLuver
Silver labs are not really a breed...they are do to "cross breeding"
If you went to that website I advised you to take a look at, and looked at a picture of their dogs, you would have noticed a chocolate Labrador they use to get their silver labradors from.
They are not a different breed.....
Cross breeding is when you take two different breeds and breed them i.e. a Saint Bernard and Springer Spaniel. Silver Labradors ARE NOT crossbred!!!!!!
"CCK's original line of Silver Labs evolved as the product of recessive gene combination from chocolate Labs. Subsequent breedings have proven the Silver color to be a replicable genetic trait with Silver/Silver breedings producing litters of all Silver pups."
-CristCulo Kennels
GoldenRetrLuvr and Cloverfdx: READ THIS WEBPAGE!!!!!!! ;)
Silver Labradors
B-I-N-G-OQuote:
Originally posted by Cookiebaker
Please don't judge a breed when you don't know what you are talking about.
J-A-C-K-P-O-T
D-I-T-T-O
E-X-A-C-T-L-Y
can't say it any better....
:D :p
YLL, I said I got the "cross breeding" info of a silver lab site. I said I was sorry.
That's why you shouldn't believe the first site you read... ;) Do further research and view many websites...Quote:
Originally posted by GoldenRetrLuver
YLL, I said I got the "cross breeding" info of a silver lab site. I said I was sorry.
It's ok...
ok:)
You can't judge an entire breed of dog by few experiences...
There were 3 labs in the basic obedience class I took. One was a complete spaz hyper dog, one was very calm, intelligent, and well-behaved, and the other was a bit of a mix between. None were aggressive.
Like Aly said, you could have dogs from the same parents raised in a different environment and act completely different. This is the same with any breed.
Labs are popular, and unfortunately they are bred entirely too much. I swear if you look in the newspaper around here at least half the ads are for lab puppies. Overbreeding leads to dogs not bred for temperament, health, etc. and ends up creating some individuals with traits that are not desirable, and therefore, not a good representation of the breed. Just because a dog looks like a lab does not mean the dog has the personality a lab should have.
Silver Labs are GORGEOUS! I had never seen one before. Tho they can be easily mistaken for Weimereiners I think.