She looks great, and has the same shape as Cooper, which is what I think field labs should look like. Cooper is a big girl, she weighed about 18...
When Cooper was 7 weeks she rode nearly 400 miles across Oregon to meet us in Portland. I don't think 3 or 4 days would be too bad, but you...
If you are near the ocean and it isn't too cold, swimming in salt water seems to be as effective as any shampoo. We do a fresh water rinse...
Remember, in general an open hand is more threatening to a dog than a closed fist. I always approach new dogs with the back of my hand/wrist and...
Throwing up bile in the morning is not uncommon in dogs, especially younger dogs. Its called the hunger pukes. You might try feeding later in...
It is not uncommon for some dogs to be free feeders, who only eat what they want, and leave the rest for later. My Malamute did that, but it is...
I watched the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving. I could not believe the Lab that was best in breed. I know I like the look of field dogs a lot...
Our Friends Sammoyed reacts the same way. He is a sweet friendly dog, except when he is on a leash, or in a car, and sees another dog. Then he...
Our friends 5 yr old Sammoyed was running through our house and slipped on the vinyl floor. There was an immediate howl of pain, followed by...
Yes. That is where they normally ride. Travall makes very good custom dog guards. They aren't cheap, but they fit well and are solid. They...
It is called Fur-niture:D
Tilly, our second lab had yeast/bacteria ear infections, that we saw the first time after swimming. We think she possibly had a food allergy,...
Our Suburban and Subaru have dog guards in the back so the dog(s) usually ride in the wayback. We don't use harness or seat belts for the dogs if...
Just a minor comment, American Field style dogs often have longer noses, but a little less square than typical bench dogs. Cooper is the first...
Cooper is over 24" at the shoulder and even taller in the rear. She tends to stand with very straight back legs. She weighs about 80# and is...
Labs are pretty tough dogs, and usually do fine in cold weather. If it was -20 I might be careful, but 20 should be fine as long as he doesn't...
I'm only an expert with my own dogs, but if it is only a growl with a wagging tail, and lying on his back, and no teeth bared, I don't think it is...
I don't think you can predict too much, especially when you mix bench and field style dogs. They will most likely have the wonderful Lab...
We had a "Radio Fence" with our first lab, and after our experience I think they are a really bad idea. Ginger had good recall, but would break...
I don't know how big your yard is, but you might consider fencing a small part of it, (perhaps 50x50 or so) for your pup, and only let him have...
