Labrador – rainbow power

Brief description of the breed

Today the Labrador is an affectionate, good-natured dog, a reliable assistant and friend. These pets are the first helpers for people with disabilities. They take an active part in various search and rescue operations.

Labrador is a sporting dog breed. The animal has a good character. The pet does not require excessive care. He is energetic and very attached to people. The Labrador Retriever is distinguished by its devotion to the family. Many owners of these dogs compare them to real guardian angels.

The breed originated on the island of Newfoundland, located on the northeast coast of Canada. At first the breed was called the "St. John's dog." Labradors assisted local fishermen in their fishing, both at sea and on land.

Modern Labradors are no longer susceptible to human exploitation. Now these pets are real family pets, surrounded by love and warmth. Although, in fairness, we note that Labradors are still happy to help their owner , the fisherman.

The Labrador's gentle nature makes him an excellent therapy dog. Animals provide psychotherapeutic assistance in orphanages, nursing homes, and shelters. But his sharp mind made the Labrador an excellent guide and a real professional in searching and rescuing people. The retriever is also popular among hunters. All thanks to the animal’s keen sense of smell, fearless character and athletic physique.

According to dog breeders, the Labrador cannot be used as a guard dog. They will not cope with this task due to their friendly mood towards humans. But as a companion dog, the retriever is simply incomparable.

Which color to choose

As stated earlier, this is a matter of personal preference, but there are several factors you can consider when choosing. Remember that dogs love “mud baths.” They love to roll around in the dirt, so most of the time your pet will be spotted instead of light colored. For this reason, some people prefer to have dogs with black fur. However, you will have to wash your pet in any case - no matter how clearly it is visible that he is smeared in dirt.

Also keep in mind that individuals with brown fur can fade in the sun, and due to the activity of the animal, it will not be possible to keep it in the shade. Therefore, in the hot season, the pet’s color may be uneven. Of course, with the onset of cold weather, the color will return to normal, so there is no need to worry about this.

If you want your pet to look menacing and impressive, choose a black dog.

They have a rather dangerous appearance, so you are unlikely to encounter bullies if such a defender is nearby. There is also an opinion that dogs with dark hair are much more difficult to photograph than light ones. So if you are going to show off your pet to the whole world, choose more photogenic, light-colored dogs.

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In general, all these factors are insignificant. Whatever color the dog is, it will make a great friend. You just need to give her your love and care, and she will definitely reciprocate.

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