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Labrador Retriever Puppy & Dog Guide

Friendly, loyal and always ready for adventure

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Breed Snapshot

Size: Large

Size: Large

Energy Level: High

Energy Level: High

Grooming Needs: Low

Grooming Needs: Low

Shedding: High

Shedding: High

Trainability: Excellent

Trainability: Excellent

Good With Children: Excellent

Good With Children: Excellent

Good With Dogs: Excellent

Good With Dogs: Excellent

Apartment Friendly : Fair

Apartment Friendly : Fair

Exercise: 60-90 minutes a day

Exercise: 60-90 minutes a day

Life Expectancy: 10-12 Years

Life Expectancy: 10-12 Years

Weight: 25-36 kg

Weight: 25-36 kg

Coat Type: Short/Double

Coat Type: Short/Double

Breed Group: Sporting

Breed Group: Sporting

Hypoallergenic: No

Hypoallergenic: No

Barking: Medium

Barking: Medium

First Time Owner: Good

First Time Owner: Good

Life Stages

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Labrador Retriever Puppy (0-12 months)

Common Issues

  • Chewing everything
  • Overexcitement
  • Food obsession early
  • Poor impulse control
  • Jumping up
  • High energy

Advice

  • Early obedience training
  • Controlled feeding habits
  • Socialisation
  • Chew toys provided
  • Short training sessions
  • Routine building
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Adolescent Labrador Retriever (12-18 months)

Common Issues

  • Pulling on lead
  • Overexcitement
  • Weight gain risk begins
  • Food stealing
  • Poor recall
  • Hyperactivity

Advice

  • Consistent leash training
  • Structured daily exercise
  • Recall reinforcement
  • Portion control
  • Mental stimulation games
  • Reward calm behaviour
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Adult Labrador Retriever (2-8 years)

Common Issues

  • Obesity risk
  • Food motivation
  • Joint issues (hips/elbows)
  • Overexcitement
  • Boredom behaviours
  • Pulling tendency

Advice

  • Strict diet control
  • Daily exercise
  • Joint health monitoring
  • Obedience reinforcement
  • Enrichment feeding
  • Consistent routine
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Senior Labrador Retriever (8+ years)

Common Issues

  • Arthritis
  • Weight gain or muscle loss
  • Reduced stamina
  • Sensory decline
  • Mobility issues
  • Slower recovery

Advice

  • Gentle exercise
  • Weight monitoring
  • Orthopaedic bedding
  • Vet check-ups
  • Joint support care
  • Calm enrichment

Frequently Asked Questions