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Retriever pet care guide
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Do Labradors shed?
The Labrador retriever does shed and they have a double coat, the undercoat is soft and downy with the outer coat being a harsher coat and what is called the guard coat. The Labrador would usually shed their coat twice a year though they are only moderate shedders; they don’t shed as much as certain other breeds, for example the German Shepard. Although they shed twice a year they will shed throughout the year a little especially if you live in a hot climate.
Retriever pet care guide
The Labrador retriever wasn’t recognised by the British kennel club until 1903 and didn’t make its debut in the United States until 1917, they were originally called the lesser Newfoundland dog or St Johns dog and it was under this name that they were first brought to England in the early 1800`s.
It was a man by the name of the Earl of Malmesbury that first gave them the name Labrador retriever when he wrote letters and referred to them as his Labradors.
Retriever pet care guide
The Labrador retriever is a very lovable affectionate dog; it has a short coat in colours which can be chocolate, solid black and a creamy yellow with the coat being double layered and easy to take care of.
The Labrador as a pet
The Labrador is a lively and good tempered dog who has a very playful nature and loves to play especially in water as they are excellent swimmers. Labradors are very easy to train as they are very willing to learn and always eager to please their master, training should begin at an early age especially for obedience as the dog when fully grown has a powerful neck which could become a problem should your pet decide to take you for a walk instead of you taking it.