Labradoodles are one of the easiest and most fun dog breeds to raise and train. This doesn’t mean that there isn’t some know-how to master, however. Here’s how to train a Labradoodle puppy – all the basics to get you started. Whenever we say that a breed is “easy to train” we mean exactly that … Read more
Chocolate labs are a fan favorite of millions of people and the color goes especially well for lady dogs. But what name suits such a dog? Here are 200 great names for female chocolate labs. Some you may already have thought of, others are shameless food puns, and quite a few are just lady or … Read more
Dogs behave like humans in a lot of ways but our instincts are also diametrically opposite in some cases. So, you might be wondering, does my dog understand kisses or not? After all, there are some human behaviors that dogs often misunderstand such as continuous eye contact and approaching your dog from the front. For … Read more
Labrador retrievers are the most popular pet breed in the world and chocolate labs are usually preferred as pet dogs over yellow and black labs. So, how much do chocolate lab puppies cost in pet stores and breeders? Is the price difference too significant? And, if it is, which type of breeder should you prefer. … Read more
If you’re just now getting your first Labrador Retriever, you may be wondering about its crate. What dog crate size for lab do you need – how big and what type should it be? Dog crates can feel a bit controversial at first but there really isn’t much of a debate about them in the … Read more
It’s well-known that smaller dogs live longer. This can feel unfortunate if you want a lab. So, what is the black lab average life span, and how to extend it? Do these dogs have a “good” lifespan that’d make them a nice companion for you and your kids? Or are labs one of those breeds … Read more
If you’re searching for a truly unique-looking pet, you may want to check out the Bassador. Here’s all the key lab hound mix information you need to know about this breed. A mix between Basset hounds and Labrador retrievers, this is one truly peculiar dog. While not purebred and only “officially” mixed in the early … Read more
Giving dogs human food is often a clearly bad idea but other times it can seem a bit on the line. With that in mind, can dogs have Graham crackers of any kind? Or are these classic human treats a No-No for canines? And, if it’s the former, are all types of Graham crackers acceptable, … Read more
If you’re looking for an extra-large guard dog that can also be socialized and is quite energetic, meet the bullmastiff and lab mix and its many lovely contradictions. This large cross between a Labrador Retriever and a Bullmastiff (or, sometimes an English Mastiff) combines the traits of two great, albeit quite different breeds. Unfortunately, this … Read more
This fascinating cross is not overly present in the US but has a lot to offer to any household. Meet the Australian kelpie lab mix – a rare but special mix. This cross is mostly seen in Australia where both kelpies and labs are quite popular. Throughout the rest of the world, however, lab breeders … Read more
