The Labrador Dog Breed: A Complete Owner's Manual & Guide

By Tom Gard

The Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed of dog by ownership. This is informed by its friendliness, loving nature, high level of loyalty and certainly its playfulness. Indeed, it is the breed of choice for families with young children and the elderly.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tom Gard
• Release date: Apr 14, 2017
• ISBN: 9781370909612

Tom Gard

A Kenyan organic farmer, writer and entrepreneur.

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The Labrador Dog Breed

A Complete Owner's Manual & Guide

(Origin, History, Popularity, Usefulness, Health, and Care)

Tom Gard

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Acknowledgement

It is my wish to convey special thanks to my family and in particular my wife Elizabeth, daughter Purity and son Mahalalel who have been of great help in the preparation of this eBook.

I particularly wish to thank my wife, Elizabeth, who has spent her valuable time researching about the topic using her own resources.

I also wish to pay special tribute to the following associations and clubs for their valuable and timely support by way of information and permission to use some of their research work.

The American Kennel Club (AKC)

The Kennel Club of the United Kingdom

The Labrador Retriever Club – UK

The Labrador Retriever Club of Victoria, Inc., Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (NLMA) – Canada

The American Pet Products Association

Copyright 2016 Tom Gard

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Table of Content

Introduction

Origin/History

The Labrador Retriever

Buying a Labrador

How to Prepare for a Labrador Puppy or Dog

Health

How to Care for a Labrador

Labrador Training

Conclusion

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Labrador breed of dog currently ranks as one of the most popular breeds. It is a purebred breed that is very popular in Canada, USA, and in the United Kingdom.