Category: Labradors

Informational posts about the Labrador dog

  • THE PERSONALITY OF DOGS

    Dogs have personalities just like humans. They vary in how they approach different situations and their overall temperament differs. The dimension of dogs Dogs show one of five dimensions: The difference between dog temperament and personality Personality is the collection of characteristics (traits) that make a person unique. It is still unclear how dog personality…

  • IS LABRADOR SALIVA HARMFUL?

    When your Labrador is playful and salivates all over you, you may wonder whether Labrador saliva is harmful to your health. Saliva Saliva is a unique clear fluid, composed of electrolytes, immunoglobulins, proteins and enzymes mostly secreted from different salivary glands. Its main role is to protect the oral mucosa and teeth through lubrication, buffering…

  • DO LABRADORS SHED?

    DO LABRADORS SHED?

    Labradors shed their coat twice a year, usually at the beginning of summer and in autumn or winter to make space for a denser winter coat or a lighter summer coat. But they shed hair all year round as their fur needs renewal. Many families are surprised by how much hair their Labrador sheds because…

  • FAMOUS LABRADORS

    The list of famous Labradors is a long list because Labradors as a breed is one of the most successful assistance and working dogs. Famous Labrador Avon  (Buccleuch Avon) Avon is considered the foundational dog of the modern Labrador breed. Buccleuch Ned Together with Avon and Malmesbury Tramp (m) and Malmesbury June (f) are considered…

  • WHAT IS THE GENETICS BEHIND LABRADOR RETRIEVER EYE COLOR?

    What does a Labrador’s eye color depend on? What are the genetics behind Labrador Retriever eye color? The genetics (the variation of inherited characteristics) behind eye color is that at least eight genes determine the color of the eyes. Eye color is dependent on the amount and quality of melanin in the front layers of…