What About Labrador Retrievers

According to the American Kennel Club, the Labrador retriever has been rated as the most popular purebred dog in America for thirteen consecutive years. In fact, nearly three times as many Labs were registered in 2002 than any other breed. The Everything Labrador Retriever Book is the perfect introduction to America's most popular pet. Written by dog expert Kim Campbell Thornton, The Everything Labrador Retriever Book is packed with professional, breed-specific advice that helps readers raise, care for, and train their Lab safely and successfully. Packed full of photos showing Labs in action, The Everything Labrador Retriever Book is perfect for new and seasoned dog owners!

From its origin in Newfoundland, this sporting dog and companion is given thorough coverage. The Labrador's suitability as guide dog or gun dog is closely examined. Guidance for the novice and advice on rearing and general health make this an indispensable reference.

Are Labrador Retrievers generally healthy dogs? How much does it cost to keep a Lab? Can I keep my Lab inside, or do I need a yard? That little Labrador Retriever puppy is so adorable-but is he the right dog for you? Many prospective dog owners don't ask the questions they should when deciding to bring a new puppy home. Now, the What About? series is here to help you understand the real-life implications of your decision, saving you time, money, and potential heartache-and protecting you and the dog from the consequences of an inappropriate choice. Drawing upon the expertise of Labrador Retriever breeders, owners, rescue organizations, veterinarians, and trainers, What About Labrador Retrievers? provides honest, reliable advice on what it's really like to own and raise a Lab-no punches pulled. In a friendly, easy-to-follow Q&A format, veterinarian Karla Rugh offers solid, proven guidance on everything you need to know about raising a Lab, including: Breed characteristics ? Behavior ? Costs of ownership ? Development in all life stages ? Diet ? Exercise requirements ? Genetics and why it'simportant ? Health and general care ? Temperament ? Training requirements ? Working with behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians ? And more Don't be taken by surprise. Get the answers you need now-before you get that Labrador Retriever puppy-and make a smart, informed decision.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Labrador retrievers are playful, sweet, and supersmart. Readers will learn all about them, from the breed's history to labs' personality and physical traits, in this fun book.

Your Labrador Retriever Puppy Month-by-Month provides new puppy owners with everything you need to know and do at each stage of development to make sure your playful, energetic puppy grows into a happy, healthy, and well-adjusted companion. Expert authors Terry Albert, vet Deb Eldredge, and breeder Joanne Olivier team up to cover all the questions new owners tend to have and may not think to ask, including: What to ask the breeder before bringing your puppy home. Which vaccinations your puppy needs and when to get them. How to make potty training as smooth (and quick) as possible. What do to when your puppy cries at night. Why and how to crate train your puppy. When socialization should happen and how to make sure it does. When your puppy is ready to learn basic commands-like Sit, Stay, and Come-and the best way to teach them. When and how to go about leash training. How much exercise your puppy needs to stay physically and mentally healthy. What, how much, and when to feed your puppy to give him the nutrition he needs without the extra weight he doesn't. When your puppy is ready for obedience training and how to make sure it works. How and how often to bath your puppy, brush his coat, clip his nails, and brush his teeth. How to know what requires a trip to the vet and what doesn't. What causes problem behaviors, when to expect them, and how to correct them.

Explores the characteristics, history and needs of labrador retrievers.

The Labrador Retriever ranks #1 in dog registrations by the American Kennel Club (AKC) and is a versatile companion dog whose eagerness to please his owner makes him an excellent guide dog for the blind, search-and-rescue teammate, and "K-9" detective with law enforcement. Learn all about this intelligent, athletic, and strikingly beautiful dog, with all of these traits coming together to form a breed that is both a fine sporting comrade and the perfect family companion. DogLife: Lifelong Care for Your Dog(TM) is the first dog breed book series to discuss each aspect of a dog's life chronologically in three different parts--puppy, adult, senior--to better target key information as it applies to each age group. Each book contains expertly written, breed-specific text on key dog care topics, as well as a free 60-minute training DVD and coupons worth $20.

If you love labs, you’ll treasure this supreme tribute, filled with heartwarming tales and irresistible photos of labs at home and in the field. Great outdoors writers including former Field & Stream editors Bill Tarrant and Gene Hill and famous British veterinarian James Herriot share their favorite lab stories, while top-notch photographers show-off their best shots of these handsome dogs.