lundi 27 janvier 2014

Taking Charcoal Labs As Pets

By Nelda Powers


It is almost impossible to get the same level of loyalty and love that a dog gives, from any other pet. Like humans, canines come in all shapes and sizes, temperaments and colors. A lot of people, especially those with children, find that one of the gentlest and most loyal choices for family pet are charcoal Labs or their colored brethren.

This is a proud and noble breed that has been one of the most popular choices for families, hunters and special needs organizations for hundreds of years. Though the AKC only officially acknowledges the three main coat colors of black, chocolate and yellow, these animals actually come in a wide range of hues including charcoal, silver, grey, champagne and reds. It is commonly believed that the variations are simply blends or muted versions of the primaries.

Regardless of their coloring, all the members of this breed share the same core characteristics of personality. They are strong of body and have a high level of intelligence paired with a gentle nature and desire to please. Because they love to retrieve and are easily trainable, they are well suited for companionship, service for the disabled, hunting and for helping with Search and Rescue efforts.

These animals crave human company and attention. They are not usually known to be hyper, though they do enjoy running and playing, especially if the came involves fetching and retrieving. They love bringing their people little gifts they find laying around and have virtually endless energy for running after balls, sticks and children for hours at a time.

As much as they enjoy the playing and running, they adore the water and have a natural talent for swimming. As puppies they need to learn to swim just as a human child does but once they catch on, it is very difficult to keep them from jumping in at every opportunity. This is one reason pet owners should never leave a Labrador unattended around such facilities unless there is a way for the dog to step out since their front legs are not designed for pulling their bodies up over a ledge.

Although this breed is sturdily built and extremely obedient, they make horrible guard dogs. They will bark threateningly to protect their family but aggression and violence are generally not part of their personality. A Labrador's loving nature makes them better suited as babysitters, unless licking an intruder into submission is acceptable.

As size goes, these dogs are in the medium range, having a maximum shoulder height of about twenty-five inches and high end weight of approximately seventy-five pounds. Their bodies are solid and sleek, topped with a broad block shaped head and ending with a thick, extremely strong tapering tail. They have a downy undercoat for insulation and a hard outer layer for waterproofing.

Yellow, black, grey, silver, red, champagne and charcoal labs are a great choice for family pet. They are lovable, obedient, gentle and intelligent, great with kids as well as people who have special needs. Keep in mind that these animals require a lot of attention and exercise and though they make fabulous companions, they really are not intended to function as guard dogs.




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