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

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