Of all the fruits and foods dogs can and cannot eat, you’d probably think mango is of the latter. It’s a tropical fruit and one that wolves – our dogs’ ancestors – didn’t evolve eating. So, are mangoes good for dogs or are they toxic? If they are edible, what are the rules and proportions … Read more
People often used the words fur and hair interchangeably when it comes to dogs. That’s not really accurate, however, and there are a lot of big differences between dog hair and fur. So, if you’re a new lab owner you might be wondering do labs have hair or fur and why that matters? Does this … Read more
Cheese in general is one of the more talked-about human foods when it comes to giving it to your dog. And then, there’s the question of can dogs eat goat cheese and why it’s controversial? Is goat cheeses better or worse than other types of cheese for our canine friends? Is it a “better but … Read more
Labrador Retrievers are the most popular dog breed in the US and worldwide. Smart, social, obedient, playful, and gentle, they truly are one of the best pets you can bring home. As much as we like to hype these awesome dogs, however, it’s important to also note that there are drawbacks to getting one. So, … Read more
Some crossbreeds are rapidly rising in popularity nowadays and this is one of them. Meet the Jack Russel lab mix puppy – the lively and adorable pet dynamo. A cross between two widely loved hunting breeds, the Jackador inherits a lot of the best qualities of both his parents. It does get some of their … Read more
If you have a female dog you want to breed you may see an interesting term during your research. What is a stud fee in the dog breeding world? Furthermore, what do the stud services you’d pay for include, and are they worth it? Fortunately, you don’t need to be an experienced dog breeder to … Read more
Noting that your dog’s coat is getting patchy or outright bald can be quite distressing. However, if you have a light-colored dog such as a silver lab, the reason for that can be pretty common. So, color dilution alopecia and silver lab dogs – what do you need to know? Color dilution alopecia or CDA … Read more
Having a 5-week old puppy is an incredibly fun experience. It’s also quite tricky and delicate as you’ll need to make sure you care for the pup in just the right way. So, raising a 5-week old puppy without a mother – what do you need to know? Here is our quick list of feeding, … Read more
Mixed dog breeds can be controversial but some just feel like they were meant to be. So, the chocolate lab Shar Pei mix – the best of both worlds or a bad combination? After all, the Shar Pei and the Labrador Retriever are two very different dog breeds. One is a lively, outgoing, and social … Read more
Some dogs just feel like a proper fit but might have some behavioral specifics that are worth noting. So, are black mouth cur lab mix puppies the right choice for you? Curs of all types are generally underappreciated as family pets even though they are the stereotypical American frontier dogs that literally helped Europeans colonize … Read more
