Being a dog owner means watching out for certain things in addition to playing and having fun with your pooch. For example, why do dogs have black spots on their tongues, and is it dangerous? This is likely a question you never thought you’d ask before getting a dog, but it has suddenly become quite … Read more
Labrador Retrievers are the most popular pet dog breed in the world today. How smart are labs, however, and are black labs smart compared to other dogs? And we do single out black labs for a reason as there’s a rather contested view among some people that black labs are smarter than their yellow and … Read more
Having a pregnant dog is both a joyous and stressful experience. It’s also full of unknowns. For example, what’s the average Labrador litter size – what to expect? Also, is your dog going to be fine through the pregnancy and the labor? How can you help and make sure that the whole thing goes smoothly? … Read more
If your pet dog is a Labrador, the answer to this question will depend on how much food you want it to eat. A little under one cup of food per day should provide enough nutrition for an average sized adult labrador’s needs. If you need more than that, then divide the daily amount by … Read more
According to scientific data, dogs sleep frequently but in bursts. The duration of deep sleep, which is necessary for the body’s recovery and cell renewal, accounts for only 10% of the total sleep time. In comparison, humans spend up to 25% in deep sleep. According to scientists, this is associated with natural instincts that keep … 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
Labrador Retrievers and Great Pyrenees dogs are both beloved family dogs. So, it’s no surprise that their crossbreed has been rising in popularity too. Meet the black lab and Great Pyrenees mix – the Bear Retriever. We won’t be focusing on the black lab and Pyrenees mix specifically below but we do love that particular … 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
The mythical coydog is a mixed breed that many either don’t believe or don’t suspect exists. This cross between a coyote and a domesticated dog is very rare because the two parents tend to have different parenting and heat cycles. However, coydogs are possible, usually with huskies and other spitz breeds. Our preferred coydog is … Read more
