Picking The Right Black Labrador For You

Picking The Right Black Labrador For You

Brooke Sunderland

When it is time to start considering bringing a new dog for your home, you want to go over all of your options and really think about what qualities are important to you. If you want a dog that is loyal, dedicated, smart and gentle, then the Black Labrador may be the perfect choice for you and your family. They are quickly becoming one of the more popular breeds to own because they are so great in a house environment and do very well with people.

These dogs serve as a great companion or coworker as they are hard working and eager to please their owners. They should never be left to roam a house untrained though as they can get a little out of control but with the proper training, the Black Labrador makes an excellent addition into any home. They are very smart, outgoing, and gentle with people and those qualities alone make this breed an excellent choice for a lot of people.

It is important to understand just what type of dog you will have on your hands once your Black Labrador is full grown because they are not puppies forever. This breed does grow into a pretty big dog with their weight normally coming in at sixty five to eighty pounds for the males and fifty five to seventy pounds for the females. These dogs can easily become over weight if proper diet and exercise is not given so make sure you do all you can to prevent that as there are serious health risks involved when there is obesity.

Their look is distinctive with their straight tail being able to give a nice strong slap it if you get too close to it. Their short hair is very smooth and it almost seems to be waterproof when going for a quick swim. It is also said that their strong and straight tail acts as a perfect rudder as when they swim, the tail helps them change direction. This breed is certainly one that is recommended by many people for their looks and personality.

Another thing that makes Black Labradors so incredible to have as a pet in the home is that this breed is known for their excellent temperament. They are not very territorial, aggressive, insecure or destructive, as some other breeds of dogs are.

They are also not very aggressive or territorial like some other breeds and this is great because those things can cause trouble from time to time. Also, the owner needs to keep in mind to watch their personal belongings, as this dog does like to chew. But, as long as proper training is given, this habit will cease.

And in case having a great deal of independence is important to you, know that the females are more self-sufficient then the males. And you need to keep in mind that this breed does not reach full maturity until about three years of age, which means you will have three years of nonstop puppy action.

Also, this breed loves to eat and it often seems like they cannot get enough food but be careful, as they will eat nonstop if you let them. This can lead to a lot of health problems so watch out for this.