Labrador Retriever is a medium to large dog with a gentle and lively personality , has a high IQ and is friendly to people. It is a very suitable dog to be selected as a guide dog or other working dog.Breeds, follow Husky Tied with Golden Retriever Retriever as the top three non-aggressive dogs.

The Labrador is currently the most registered breed in the American Kennel Club.

Labrador Species Distribution

Distribution area: Canadian Labrador and Newfoundland

Labrador The origin of the development of the Brado

In the early 19th century, it took a salt ship from Newfoundland to travel to England. It is said that this kind of dog is the first dog introduced to Europe. From Newfoundland, it is a good helper for local fishermen to pull the net ashore. Today, in addition to being a hunting dog, it can also be trained as a guide dog to detect drugs and explosives, and its sense of smell is unmatched by other dog breeds. In addition, it is also a common companion dog.

Physiological indicators of labradors

Labradors reach sexual maturity at about 12 months, and reach physical maturity at 18 months It can mate and reproduce. It comes into heat twice in spring and autumn every year. The gestation period is 58 to 65 days, and each litter is 4 to 6.

1. Mild temperament, smart and obedient, easy to train, active, loyal Master, obey command.

2. It is easy to be trained and is a dog breed with high obedience. They are faithful companions who deserve to share your love. They are very friendly dogs, especially with small children. Usually they do not have the troublesome characteristics that appear in other dogs, such as: territorial, insecure, aggressive, destructive, irregularly sensitive, etc.

LabradorThe Retriever is a stocky, medium-sized, short-boned dog whose healthy, stable structure makes It can be used as a hunting dog for hunting; its characteristic constitution and sturdy physique enable it to engage in such jobs as hunting waterfowl or hunting in hilly areas for long periods of time under difficult conditions   ;   characteristics and Quality is the key to his success in the game; its temperament also lends itself to being a family companion. Physical appearance and intellectual characteristics suggest that it was bred for use in a variety of environments, from pursuit to search. Labrador Retrievers are gentle, intelligent and obedient, easy to train, active, loyal to their owners, obedient to command, and are the most popular and trustworthy family dogs. However, because the dog needs a lot of exercise to ensure its normal growth, families that cannot meet its daily running and exercise should not keep it.

Labrador Retriever[1] Distinctive features are their short, thick coat that resists harsh weather conditions; an "otter" tail; a well-defined head with a broad back and stop Moderate; powerful jaws; and "sharp" and friendly eyes, characteristic, intelligent and good temperament. Retriever, the most popular is the Labrador Retriever. Widely used as a guard dog and guide dog, it is also an excellent amphibious hunting dog. In addition, it is a trustworthy family dog. The first is the overall condition. A Labrador Retriever should be very well-coordinated and will be able to maneuver well on the field of play or work in the field with little or no effort. And has the role of guiding the blind, the typical Labrador retriever has a refined quality.

The Labrador is a fairly well-balanced and very well-rounded breed, is easy to train and is a highly obedient dog. Be your faithful companion of love. Also very friendly dogs, especially with small children. Usually they do not possess the troublesome characteristics found in other dogs, such as: territorial, insecure, aggressive, destructive, irregularly sensitive, etc. Other than that, they instinctively prefer to hold things in their mouths and even their palms and arms in a fairly tame and gentle manner.

1. Feeding Lala should be timed, quantitative, and fixed. Timing can develop the dog's timed conditioned reflex, secrete gastric juice, increase appetite, and promote digestion and absorption. Generally, adult dogs are fed twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, and can be fed a little more at night. Lala under 1 year old, feed 3 times a day; Lala under 3 months old, feed 4 times a day; puppies under 2 months old, feed 5 times a day. The dog's food pattern can be refurbished, but the quantity should be relatively stable. The feeding location can be inside or outside the kennel, but the dogs are generally fed in the kennel. The purpose of a fixed location is to keep the environment relatively stable and easy to manage. Some dogs will refuse to eat and lose their appetite when they change feeding places.

2. Except in summer, it should be fed with warm feed. The temperature of the feed should be around 40°C, not too cold or overheated; cold food can be fed in summer, and feed must be treated in winter. Heating, preferably around 35°C, should not be hot to the hand. If the feed is too hot, it will not only affect the appetite, resulting in decreased appetite, but also burn it dogs's teeth; food that is too cold is easy to eat a bad stomach.

3. Each utensil should be fixed and do not use it indiscriminately. When feeding multiple dogs, pay special attention not to change the dog food bowls to prevent the spread of diseases. Wash them after feeding, and boil them regularly to sterilize them. The dog's life is very regular, so it's best to let Lala eat in position.

4. When feeding, pay attention to observe Lala's eating situation. If there is leftover food or no food, find out the reason and take measures in time. The leftover feed is taken away immediately, and cannot be left for a long time to be eaten by the dog at any time.

5. Special care should be given to puppies and sick dogs. It is best to feed puppies 4 times a day. The food should be added from less to more, from poor to excellent. The fixed food intake should be less and less, and it should not be fed very full. The sick dogs should be fed more liquid food, lean meat and eggs or irritating, digestible and nutritious food for sick dogs. Sick dogs should drink more water.

6. Don't let Lala do intense exercise before and after feeding.

7. Food suitable for puppies

(1) Special food for puppies: such as Dog food and canned.

(2) Calcium: Supplement calcium products with high natural content such as super calcium to promote the development of puppies' bones and teeth.

(3) Milk powder for puppies: There is special goat milk powder for puppies.

(4) Egg yolk: The advantage of egg yolk is that it is not only rich in protein, but also contains easily digested and absorbed vitamin A, calcium and minerals.

(5) Vitamins and minerals: For puppies with poor constitution, consider supplementing some vitamins and minerals, you can consider feeding 21 Gold Vita, there are also Pets puppy Golden Vita.

(6) Meat: Although cows, pigs, chickens, etc. are good food, when feeding puppies, it is advisable to choose the part without fat, because fat is easy to deteriorate. But feed cooked meat, not raw meat.

In selectionLabradorTen points to keep in mind when puppies.

1. Appetite must be normal. Eating, drinking, playing, excreting and sleeping are the four major needs for normal development of puppies. Puppies who have just arrived in a new environment or are motion sick may temporarily reduce their appetite. In addition, puppies with severe dehydration, latent diseases, gastroenteritis, and physical pain will lose their appetite. In this case, prospective dog owners should maintain a wait-and-see attitude. Ask the owner about the feeding time, and then schedule a visit to observe the changes.

Second, puppies catch a cold, nasal allergy or upper respiratory tract infection can cause runny nose. When infected with bacteria, the secretions turn milky, yellow, or green pus. In addition, there is food ejected from the nostrils, which indicates that the puppy eats too quickly or has a problem with the swallowing mechanism or a congenital structural defect.

Three, no cough. Cold, cloudy air, throat irritation, bronchitis, and bronchitis can all cause puppies to cough. A severe cough combined with phlegm will cause the puppy to have a low appetite and be malnourished.

Fourth, the eyes are clear and bright, and the cornea of the eyes is transparent, allowing people to clearly see the color of the eye pigment layer. Its hepatitis virus can turn the cornea blue; foreign objects entering the eye or trauma to the eye can cause the eye to swell and close together or the white part of the eye to redden and the cornea to whiten. Infection of dogs with canine distemper virus and other ophthalmic pathogens will result in abnormally profuse and purulent ocular discharge.

Five, moderate body fat or thin body has always been used to measure the traditional indicators of the nutritional status of dogs. Puppies are thin and lack physical strength, their immunity will naturally be affected, and they are prone to diseases. pets Wang would like to remind two points:

(1) The indicator of fatness and thinness is the body under the coat;

(2) The belly is not necessarily really fat. The sternum and ribs of a normal fat puppy should be evenly covered with muscle and fat, and it is not easy to feel each line clearly. If you gently pat the puppy's chest with your hands, there are obvious bumps like a washboard. Even with a longer coat, the dog is too thin. In addition, the fat and thinness of the dog can also be measured by the thickness of the muscles on the back of the abdomen.

6. Hygiene: The hygiene of puppies can reflect the quality of the environment and care conditions. Many infectious diseases and parasites are spread through urine or body fluids. So sticking to a whole body of stool will increase the chance of exposure to pathogens; even if they are kept separately, if the puppies eat filth, the chances of gastrointestinal discomfort will also greatly increase.

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Observe whether the puppy has pain. If the puppy does not eat food and only groans with its back bent, it is necessary to check whether the puppy has abdominal pain. Abdominal pain is one of the symptoms of enteritis and hepatitis. If the puppy is screaming when walking, or even reluctant to walk, carefully inspect its skeleton and limbs for new musculoskeletal trauma.

8. The puppy's stool is normal: the normal puppy's stool should be in the shape of slime strips. Just changing the environment, food or overfeeding, worms in the stomach and enteritis can all cause diarrhea in puppies. For example, the stool is softer than toothpaste or contains transparent mucus, so be careful if you have any of the above.

Nine, observe its blood color: open the puppy's lips to see the blood color of the gums. Severe malnutrition, hematopoietic disorders, worms, or shock will make the puppies pale.

10. There are no pustules and excessive dander on the puppy's body. Sensitive skin, dry skin or ectoparasites will cause the puppy to scratch or lose a lot of dander. If the environment is not clean or groomed frequently, the skin is prone to red spots and pus blisters. Although these are not serious diseases, the lack of proper care will seriously affect the appearance and smell of the puppies, which is very worrying for the owner. Finally, the pet king reminds prospective dog owners to check the puppies' vaccination records and check the puppies' identity information.

When we usually first encounter a Labrador, it walks towards you automatically and confidently, with its bright eyes and wagging tail, you can believe that it is a normal and healthy Labrador Many dogs. On the contrary, if it snorts and hides in the shadows when approaching it, it is a Labrador with a lonely character. If you touch it gently with your hand, it jumps or barks loudly, this is a neurotic Labrador retriever that is "inbred". It may also have this feature when it grows up.

1. Buying guide If you can be sure that you are not impulsive and whim, then you can bring the Labrador home according to your favorite and the objective environmental conditions you live in.

One more reminder: Do you know how much more expensive it is to keep a Labrador puppy than to buy it? Does your financial condition allow it? If it is sick Now, do you have enough money for treatment? Don't let it become stray dogs Ah!

Buy Labrador Retrievers from dog (breeding) farms, pet stores, pet markets, private homes, street stalls and online shopping.

I hope everyone understands this relationship: dog (breeding) farms and private homes are the sources of supply, while pet stores, pet markets, and street stalls are middlemen;

Among them: pet stores are equivalent to Boutiques (pets have been preliminarily selected and maintained, and the prices are high), pet markets are equivalent to large supermarkets (there are indefinite preliminary selections, health quality varies, prices vary, depending on your eyesight), street stalls are the most difficult to grasp Dealer (without any guarantees)!

Let's talk about choosing a Labrador. There is not much to say about the choices on variety, everyone can find it online For related articles, here, I only talk about how to choose a healthy Labrador from personal experience.

The first thing to understand is: if you buy a Labrador from someone else, then the Labrador will become a business relationship. For this, you must understand: written and online formal Standard, it is not easy to use in practice, because the object you choose will be "well-dressed" by the seller. Just like the preparations before the blind date in the past, the eloquence of the seller must not be much worse than that of the matchmaker, so you should pay attention to careful selection, and don't "marry" before you go home. . What's more, the "criminal" and "reconnaissance" capabilities of the traffickers have been greatly enhanced! The tricks are also clever, and you can't justify the loss, and the responsibility has become your own.

I will tell you about my method for your reference:

One is to see the fate at first glance. People and pets are also destined. Do you really like it? , but also determines its future fate, but also to see clearly: 1. Its overall structure. Whether the movement of the body is balanced, whether the development is uniform, whether the skeleton is compact but not scattered, whether the limbs are protruding and deformed. 2, facial features. Whether it is symmetrical, whether the demeanor is flexible and lively. His eyes should be clear and energetic, with open eyelids and no abnormal congestion. It is not easy to see if there is a disease from the eye mucus. The dealers will clean it up, but the eyes cannot be changed. The cloudy one cannot be selected, the dull one cannot be selected, the excessive bloodshot cannot be selected, and the dry stagnation around the eyes cannot be selected. select. 3, hair, skin. The appearance, appearance, and texture of the fur should be good; when the fur is turned over, there should be no abnormal color, dots, protrusions, etc. 4. Claws. Whether the bottom meat is elastic or not, it must not be hard, and those with poor elasticity are not optional. 5. Anus. Whether the color is red, swollen or abnormal, and there are no signs of diarrhea around.

The second ear should be sensitive, whether there is abnormal secretion in the ear, and have a rapid and dynamic response to the sound (the ear moves with the sound). Pay attention to see if there are any traces of artificial modeling.

The third nose should feel moist, the color is fresh, there is no water or white or yellow snot, and the tentacles should be slightly cooler. A Labrador retriever's nose may be slightly dry when waking up and sleeping.

The four mouths and teeth fit well, and there is no abnormality. The color of the tongue and soft tissue inside the mouth should be fresh and moist.

The fifth is to ask the seller related questions. Such as size, epidemic prevention, feeding habits and so on. Do a little bit of understanding before buying, mainly to see if the seller is real, in order to distinguish the quality of the Labrador retriever. The fourth is to feel the skeletal part, abdomen and head. The head and trunk bones should be normal, and the abdomen should be soft and elastic without swelling and induration.

The male's abdomen, umbilicus and testis should be free of hernia fluid, and the female's nipple should be symmetrical and normal. The fifth is to listen to the breath. It should be smooth, there should be no dullness and abnormal noise, and the hand should be placed on the throat and chest without noise or vibration. There is also a key requirement of Gougou: when buying, try to dogs character status. First, it is good to be sensitive and calm to the sudden abnormal sound; second, it is not good to approach its food while eating, and it is not good to protect the food and bite people; third, it is not good to suddenly grab the back of its neck from the back of its body, and it is not good to react fiercely. ; Fourth, play with people, listen to people's calls and respond quickly.