TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Introduction 1
- Glossary of Dog Terms 2
- Chapter One: Understanding Labrador Retrievers 7
- Facts About Labrador Retrievers 8
- Summary of Labrador Retriever Facts 11
- Basic Labrador Retriever Information 11
- Labrador Retriever Breed History 12
- The Labrador Colors 13
- Chapter Two: Things to Know Before Getting a Labrador Retriever 15
- Do You Need a License? 16
- How Many Labrador Retrievers Should You Keep? 17
- Do Labrador Retrievers Get Along with Other Pets? 18
- How Much Does it Cost to Keep a Labrador Retriever? 19
- What are the Pros and Cons of Keeping Labrador Retrievers? 21
- Pros for the Labrador Retriever 21
- Cons for the Labrador Retriever 22
- Chapter Three: Purchasing Your Labrador Retriever 25
- On Adopting Rescues 25
- United States Rescues: 26
- UK Rescues: 27
- Australia Rescues 27
- How to Choose a Reputable Labrador Retriever Breeder 28
- Tips for Selecting a Healthy LabradorPuppy 29
- Puppy-Proofing Your Home 30
- Chapter Four: Caring for Your New Labrador Retriever 35
- Ideal Habitat for the Labrador Retriever 36
- Exercise Requirements for Labrador Retrievers 38
- Keeping Your Labrador Happy and Healthy 39
- Chapter Five: Meeting Your Labrador’s Nutritional Needs 43
- The Nutritional Needs of Dogs 44
- Proteins 44
- Carbohydrates 45
- Fats 45
- Vitamins and Minerals 45
- How to Select a High-Quality Dog Food Brand 45
- Understanding RER 46
- Tips for Feeding Your Labrador Retriever 48
- Dangerous Foods to Avoid 50
- Chapter Six: Training Your Labrador Retriever 53
- Socializing Your New Labrador Puppy 54
- Positive Reinforcement for Obedience Training 56
- Housebreaking Your Puppy 57
- The Working Labrador 59
- Chapter Seven: Grooming Your Labrador Retriever 63
- Recommended Tools to Have on Hand 64
- Tips for Bathing and Grooming Labrador Retrievers 64
- Other Grooming Tasks 66
- Trimming Your Labrador’s Nails 66
- Cleaning Your Labrador Retriever’s Ears 67
- Brushing Your Labrador’s Teeth 68
- Chapter Eight: Breeding Your Labrador Retriever 71
- Learning Basic Dog Breeding Information 72
- Labrador Breeding Tips 73
- Raising Labrador Puppies 78
- Chapter Nine: Showing Your Labrador Retriever 81
- Labrador Retriever Breed Standard 82
- Preparing Your Labrador Retriever for Show 83
- Chapter Ten: Keeping Your Labrador Healthy 85
- Common Conditions Affecting Labrador Retrievers: 86
- Common Health Problems Affecting Labrador Retrievers 87
- Preventing Illness with Vaccinations 95
- Labrador Retriever Care Sheet 97
- 1.) Basic Labrador Retriever Information 98
- 2.) Habitat Requirements 99
- 3.) Nutritional Needs 101
- 4.) Breeding Information 102
- Index 105
- Photo Credits 115
- References 117
