Labrador Retriever, also known as Retrievers, with the English name labradorretriever, is a medium to large-sized breed. It is named after Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, where it originated. It has a sturdy structure and super high intelligence, ranking sixth in the world's dog breeds. In the past, it was mainly used to retrieve game, but now it is often used as a guide dog or subway police dog in public places, as well as search and rescue dogs and other working dogs.
Mild and lively, it is ranked among the three most non-aggressive dog breeds along with Huskies and Golden Retrievers.
It is currently the most registered breed of dogs in the American Kennel Club.
Mild and calm in character, intelligent and obedient, easy to train, loyal to its owner, lively and active but well behaved, suitable for playing with children, always self-sufficient and happy, with a strong sense of vigilance towards intruders. It is the most popular and trustworthy family dog.
Labrador Retriever, originated in the 19th century. In the southeastern Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, its main job was to help local fishermen pull up the net on the shore. In the 19th century, Newfoundland fishermen traded Labrador Retrievers as commodities. It was initially called a small Newfoundland dog, black waterfowl or St. John waterfowl, and was related to Newfoundland dogs with black long hair. Later, people recognized it as a gun dog and extradited it to England, where it was favored by the Earl of Malmesbury and personally named Labrador Retriever.
Different types of Labrador Retrievers perform different types of work; service dogs are mainly used to assist disabled people with mobility impairments, they can help people pull wheelchairs, open doors, turn on/off lights, pick up objects, etc.
Seizure alert dogs are used to help epileptics prepare before seizures. It can warn the owner before the owner is about to have a seizure, allowing the owner to find a safe place to wait for the seizure in time.
There is a strong connection between various assistance dogs and their owners. The help they bring to people is immeasurable. Because they improve the inconvenience of life, disabled people can go out of their homes to enjoy life, increase confidence in life.
Therapy dogs of this kind do not need special training like the dogs mentioned above. As long as the dog has a good temperament, can be touched by others, has no aggressiveness or excessive shyness, and of course must be able to obey the owner's command, such as sitting, lying down, waiting, etc. Usually privately owned dogs are used as therapy dogs. They can accompany their owners to hospitals or nursing homes regularly to visit patients with illnesses or lonely elderly or children, allowing people to freely touch or talk to them, and comfort the injured or lonely heart.
Guide dogs are mainly used to assist blind people, take them across the road and through crowded crowds, help them open doors and pass through obstacles. These tasks must be done by very special Labrador Retrievers. It must be able to judge whether to obey the owner's command and must know how to disobey bad commands to avoid accidents for the owner. Such dogs can only be one in a thousand.
Hearing dogs assist hearing-impaired people by alerting them to important sounds.
One of the charms of Labrador Retrievers is their love of swimming. Among the large dogs that can be kept indoors, Labrador Retrievers can be our good companions. They can be said to be the best choice. They have been ranked first in the world's most popular dog breeds for many years.
Labrador Retriever has a high IQ, gentle personality, calm, friendly to people, loyal to its owner, likes to play and get close to people, patient with children, and is an excellent family companion dog. Not only that, it is also a widely used working dog in daily life.
Suitable for suburban living. Nowadays, most of these dogs are kept indoors. Due to their fast growth and development, it is recommended to prepare a slightly larger cage or fence.
Although it doesn't need a lot of exercise every day, it's a bit too limited to just let it move indoors. At least go out once a day for about 12-20 minutes. It is friendly to people, can adapt to apartment living, and is an excellent family companion dog.
1. Heart disease
Dogs are more likely to have heart disease due to obesity and old age. When dogs have heart disease, they mainly show symptoms such as easy fatigue and difficulty breathing. Heart disease in dogs is difficult to detect, and often owners only realize it when the dog is already critically ill.
2. Infectious diseases
Canine distemper and canine parvovirus are common deadly infectious diseases in dogs. Dogs that have not been vaccinated in a timely manner are prone to these two infectious diseases. Once infected, they may show symptoms such as depression, decreased appetite, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.
3. Kidney disease
When it comes to common diseases and symptoms in dogs, kidney disease cannot be ignored. The terribleness of kidney disease in dogs lies in its unnoticed onset, and when the owner realizes it, the dog's renal cells are already damaged more than 75%. When a dog's kidneys have problems, common symptoms include blood in urine, abnormal urine color, and changes in urination habits.
4. Parasites
Intestinal parasites such as roundworms and hookworms, as well as heartworms, are common parasitic infections in dogs. When a dog is infected with gastrointestinal parasites, the main symptoms include emaciation, listlessness, diarrhea, presence of worms in feces, and pale gums. Heartworms are parasites that live in a dog's heart. After a dog is infected, it may show symptoms such as decreased vitality, coughing, anemia, dyspnea, and ascites.
5. Canine pneumonia
Pneumonia is also a common disease in dogs, but it is often a complication of other diseases. It commonly occurs in dogs with abnormalities in the upper respiratory system, bacterial infections, canine distemper infections, viral colds, lung damage, and heartworm infections. Coughing, nasal discharge, and fever are the main symptoms of canine pneumonia.
During the period from birth to 1 month, you can let it move freely, but try not to bathe or go out. because the immune system of a 1-month-old puppy has not developed completely, it has a weak ability to resist bacteria and is prone to illness, so it needs careful care.
At 1-2 months old, you can play with the puppy appropriately, but each time should not exceed 5 minutes. After 3 months, you can increase the amount of activity appropriately, but it should not exceed 20 minutes. At 4-6 months old, when the immunization is complete, you can take it out for a walk, but it is not recommended to run crazily. Walking is the main activity. In summer, it is recommended to take it out for a walk and defecation in the morning. During 6-9 months, puppies should avoid forced training exercises such as playing fetch. It is better to let them move freely on an open grassy area. When they reach 9-12 months old, they can start training in swimming and playing fetch with a short distance. At 12-18 months old, they can easily ride a bike and let it follow behind, or play fetch and run on the grass. After 18 months, they can engage in some fairly intense exercises that promote muscle tone and strength.
Avoid feeding dogs with chocolate, grapes, onions, almonds, ginger, raw green beans, spices, fungi, seafood, etc.
Animal liver can be eaten in moderation, but not too much.
Labrador puppies grow very fast, so it is recommended to add more calcium to their diet to supplement their calcium needs for body growth. Before six months old, you should feed them 3-4 times a day; from six months to 12 months, feed them twice a day, and after 12 months, you can change to once a day.
Daily recommended amount: High-quality dog food, 2.5 to 3 cups per day, divided into two meals. During the puppy period, you should soften the dog food with warm water before giving it to them. As they grow older, the amount can be gradually increased. In addition to dog food, you can also buy calcium powder to supplement the nutritional needs of the dog. Remember to provide enough water for the dog every day.
1. Cannot bathe frequently
To bathe a dog, of course, should not be too frequent. The frequency of bathing a dog depends on the dog's hygiene. In hot weather, it can be bathed one or two more times, while in winter, it can be reduced by one or two times. However, the total number of baths should not exceed 5 times. Otherwise, it will damage its fur and skin!
2. Brush frequently
Dogs shed almost every day, especially in spring and autumn. If you want the coat to grow well, frequent brushing is an important step. Pet owners can use a pet-specific comb to help the dog clean naturally shed hair and prevent tangling. Brushing once in the morning and evening for about 5 minutes each time is enough.
3. Sunbathe
Sunbathing is beneficial for the growth of a dog's coat. In addition to making the fur more shiny, letting the dog sunbathe can also help kill bacteria. At the same time, the owner can let the dog exercise, which can improve the dog's physical fitness, promote blood circulation, and help grow healthier fur.
4. Deworm
Poor coat condition is closely related to parasites. Parasites absorb a large amount of nutrients from the dog's body, depriving it of nutrition. Therefore, deworming is essential. It is recommended to do internal and external deworming together. Also, deworming medicine can cause great damage to the dog's gastrointestinal tract, so it is recommended to feed probiotics to relieve gastrointestinal discomfort.
5. Pay attention to diet
In order to have a shiny coat, it is necessary to lay a good foundation of nutrition and pay attention to daily diet. On the one hand, feed the dog with nutritious and healthy dog food, choose a dog food that is suitable for the dog and has sufficient nutrients to meet the dog's needs. On the other hand, you can feed the dog with lean meat, cooked egg yolks, and vegetable oil in moderation.
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