Hound and retriever mixes are as fascinating as they are tricky. So, today let’s meet the Pharaoh Hound Lab mix – a playful and royal pet. This cross between one of the most popular dog breeds and one of the oldest ones in the world is a rare but very special pet. Originally coming from … Read more
If you are a fan of both brindle-coated dogs and Labradors, take a look at the Treeing Tennessee Brindle Lab mix – a joyous and playful unique pet. These dogs are crosses between the standard Labrador Retriever breed and the rare Treeing Tennessee Brindle dogs. This is essentially a mix between a trailing scenthound and … Read more
First-time dog owners often wonder what their dogs can and cannot eat. For example, can dogs have spare rib bones or are they too dangerous for them? There’s quite a bit of controversy surrounding this topic, after all. So, even if you really want to give your lab some ribs to chew on, you’d do … Read more
There are a lot of important things to note about the miniature Labradoodle. For example – how big does a mini Labradoodle get and why is his controversial? While Labradoodles are widely recognized as fantastic dogs and truly great pets, the mini variety of the breed is the subject of some debate. Here’s what you … Read more
We usually differentiate between Labrador retrievers based on their color but there’s another, more important distinction. So, English lab versus Аmerican lab – what’s the difference? Is one a better pet than the other? Is either a better hunting companion? Furthermore, is the English Labrador retriever, also known as a British lab, the original or … Read more
The first several months of owning a pup are both wonderful and stressful. One of the key questions to answer is when to neuter a Labrador and are there risks in waiting? In fact – is neutering or spaying your dog really a must or can you skip that step? What are the benefits of … Read more
Clipping a dog’s nails can sometimes be as difficult as bathing a cat. But it doesn’t need to be. Here’s how to use Boshel nail clippers safely and effectively. Even if you’ve never done it before or if your dog is adamantly against it, there is a good way to clip your pooch’s nails. At … Read more
Here’s one treat that definitely doesn’t sound like it should be “OK” for pets but just might be. Can dogs have banana bread or is it toxic for them? The short answer may surprise you but it’s that, usually – yes. The longer answer, however, is more complicated. To delve a bit further into the … Read more
There are new designer crossbreeds and there are crossbreeds that have existed for centuries. Meet the chocolate lab greyhound mix – the perfectly balanced Lurchers! This cross between a Labrador retriever and a Greyhound combines two different but very special dogs. More notably, it combines two dogs with quite complementary physical and personality traits. So, … Read more
If you love your dog then its shedding is a small price to pay. Still, it can be annoying. So, how to stop a lab from shedding, and should you shave your dog? Furthermore, you may be wondering whether your lab is shedding more than it should. Is it the food or is it something … Read more
