Labrador Retriever Pros and Cons
– Labs are the most popular
dog breeds worldwide
and they are one of my
favorite dog breeds as well.
Of course I have Andy but
still Labs are not perfect
and there are some little
disadvantages of owning them.
In this video we will talk
about the pros and cons
of owning a Labrador Retriever.
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Some of the facts that are
mentioned in this video
can be viewed as both
advantages and disadvantages.
It really depends on the
person and their needs.
For example, Labrador
Retrievers have long puppy hood.
They act like puppies until
they reach three years
and even when they’re
adults they still act
kind of childish.
It can be a good thing and a lot of fun
if you’re an active person
but if you like calm life
then it will be hard with young Labrador.
In my opinion, the biggest
advantage of Labradors
is their personality.
They are probably the
most eager to please dogs
I have ever seen.
They are just happy if you are happy.
They are also very happy,
sweet, affectionate,
and actually very patient dogs.
I’ve never seen a Labrador
that would not be affectionate
towards their owners.
Because of their temperament
they are easily trainable.
As we said they are eager to please
but they are also very intelligent.
If you combine those two
qualities you have amazing
easily trainable dog.
That is why Labradors are the most popular
assistance dogs in the world.
Let’s mention some cons as well.
Well the biggest is their shedding.
It’s crazy.
It will have their fur everywhere.
Not only your floor
but also in your books, your
keyboard, on your clothes
on your carpet, curtains, just everywhere.
Actually made a video on
how to minimize the shedding
because if you’re living with
Labrador in small apartment
like this it’s really crazy.
You will have to vacuum very very often.
Especially when they
are changing their fur
which is twice a year.
But they really do shed all
year long and they shed a lot.
It’s really the only and the biggest thing
I really don’t like about Labradors.
The second biggest disadvantage
is that they like to eat.
All dogs like to eat obviously,
but Labradors are something else.
They like to eat
everything and all the time
and they just don’t
know when to stop eating
which is the reason you see
so many obese Labradors.
Which I really hate to
see because I feel like
the dog is suffering.
And it’s also not their
fault it’s always fault
of their owners.
You should be the one who is responsible
about feeding your dog.
As I mentioned they like to eat everything
which can be dangerous.
They really enjoy eating
trash, poops, even mushrooms
or some other toxic food.
It’s really a big
disadvantage which can lead
to fatal consequences.
If you are an active
person the next advantage
will be great for you.
Labs are very active dogs even though now
it really doesn’t seem like
it Andy’s just sleeping here
but it’s also because we
just arrived from a really
long walk from the woods
so he’s kind of tired
and it’s normal that
they are not as active
inside the apartment.
Labs especially enjoy
swimming but they will happily
do any other activity that you like
jogging, cycling, or just long walks
they will love it.
They are also very
friendly towards everyone.
They still need to be socialized
but it’s not that hard
because they are very social
and they most of the
time love all the people
and even other dogs.
Labs are very smart dogs
and as with all smart dogs
they need mental stimulation.
If you are not giving them
some kind of job during the day
they will become bored and
boredom can lead to anxiety
and anxiety can cause bad
behavior or like distraction
or excessive barking.
Labradors are prone to some
serious health problems.
But it’s not much worse than
any other dogs of their size.
They’re especially prone to hip dysplasia
which is the biggest problem of this breed
but also are fatty tumors
and ear infections.
But let’s end the video
with something positive.
Labradors are great
looking dogs especially
when they are puppies
they are just adorable.
Just look at these few
photos of Andy as a puppy.
Tell me in comments what
is your favorite thing
about Labrador Retriever
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