Labrador Retrievers have been within the top five most popular dog breeds for the last few decades, thanks to the fact that they make such incredible family pets. This is especially true for Yellow Labradors. To be perfectly honest, if you are the proud owner of a Black Labrador and are considering getting him a Yellow partner in crime, you are most likely already prepared for it. The color difference does not translate to behavioral differences, but Chocolates tend to be a bit more high strung than the other two colors.
Yellow Labs possess all of the celebrated traits of a family dog. They're wonderful with children, which is a selling point for most families. Active and fun, they're easily trained if an owner commits the proper time to training. Yellow Labs make great therapy dogs, service dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, and seeing-eye dogs. Only Golden Retrievers rival them in ability and popularity. Before you get your Yellow Lab, or if you already have your puppy, here are a few things to consider in caring for them:
- There are different kinds of Yellow Labs? Yes there are! If you are looking for something in particular it will be best for you to research online and in books. If you research online, you can find different breeders and you will be provided with pictures that will help you understand the differences in Labs.
Probably the most popular variety of Yellow Lab is the English variety. Shorter and stockier, they often have a broad head and a shorter nose and are among the more beautiful Labs. The second variety is the average backyard breeder Lab. While you can get an "average" puppy from a reputable breeder, remember that often these breeders don't breed for size or look, but rather for temperament, which is never a bad thing. Lastly, in your search you may find a variety called the pointing Yellow Lab. If you are an avid bird hunter, this dog might be your best choice. Labs are known as flushing dogs, but these Yellow Labs are being bred to instinctively point. They are often taller and skinnier with a thin, lanky head, bred to look and move more like a setter. These pointing Yellow Labs will also take a little more out of your pocket, generally costing a minimum of $1000!
Once you're comfortable selecting your Yellow Lab, acquaint yourself with rules of basic care.
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Author: Casey Nicholson