What About Labrador Retrievers : The Joy and Realities of Living with a Lab (What About?)
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Are Labrador Retrievers generally healthy dogs?
How much does it cost to keep a Lab?
Can I keep my Lab inside, or do I need a yard?
That little Labrador Retriever puppy is so adorable-but is he the right dog for you? Many prospective dog owners don't ask the questions they should when deciding to bring a new puppy home. Now, the What About? series is here to help you understand the real-life implications of your decision, saving you time, money, and potential heartache-and protecting you and the dog from the consequences of an inappropriate choice.
Drawing upon the expertise of Labrador Retriever breeders, owners, rescue organizations, veterinarians, and trainers, What About Labrador Retrievers? provides honest, reliable advice on what it's really like to own and raise a Lab-no punches pulled. In a friendly, easy-to-follow Q&A format, veterinarian Karla Rugh offers solid, proven guidance on everything you need to know about raising a Lab, including:
Breed characteristics · Behavior · Costs of ownership · Development in all life stages · Diet · Exercise requirements · Genetics and why it'simportant · Health and general care · Temperament · Training requirements · Working with behaviorists, trainers, and veterinarians · And more
Don't be taken by surprise. Get the answers you need now-before you get that Labrador Retriever puppy-and make a smart, informed decision.
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Fast answers to the most often-asked questions about America's favorite dog breed
Millions of owners adore their lovable Labs. The Labrador Retriever has been the most popular dog breed registered with the American Kennel Club for almost a decade. But are Labs the best dogs to own just because they're so popular? This fact-filled book guides new and prospective owners through the process of the hows and whys of choosing a Labrador Retriever, and what to expect from Labs throughout their life. What About Labrador Retrievers? answers the questions most often asked of breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and animal rescue workers about Labrador Retrievers. Readers learn how these strongly built, athletic dogs develop as they grow and get expert advice on the feeding, grooming and training requirements of Labs-not to mention the latest information on Lab health.
Karla Rugh, DVM (Rocheport, MO), is a practicing veterinarian, consultant, and writer. She has twice received the National Institutes of Health Research Service Award. Rugh has written various books and writes extensively for scientific and general interest publications.
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What About Labrador Retrievers : The Joy and Realities of Living with a Lab (What About?)
What About Labrador Retrievers: The Joy and Realities of Living with a Lab (What About?),Karla DVM, PhD Rugh,Howell Book House,0764540882,Dogs - Breeds,Dogs - Breeds - Sporting Dogs,Labrador retriever,Pets,Dogs,Pets / Dogs / Breeds
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