Chocolate Lab Puppies Fresno Breeders

By Scott Hamilton


Beautiful Labradors are the most popular dogs in America today. Considering the fact these dogs really excel in all disciplines, and they are also incredibly nice and polite, attractive and friendly, you just cannot make a mistake by choosing Lab for your family dog. Several chocolate Lab puppies Fresno breeders are providing incredibly charming and lovely little Labradors, and you just have to find one for yourself.

These amazing dogs come in only three basic colors, but there are several interesting variations that might surprise you. For example, snowy-white Labs are actually yellow, as well as those with reddish coats. Even so, three basic colors that are recognized are black, yellow and chocolate. The later is becoming more popular recently, although all colors are really attractive.

Labradors are beautiful, large dogs, males can be up to 24,5 inches in height, while the females are slightly smaller. Male dog can weigh up to 80 pounds. One thing is characteristic of all labs, they just love to eat. That's why they can easily become obese, if overfed. Depending on their size and activity, one adult dog should get up to three cups of food a day, divided into two meals.

Good quality dog food is a must. You should never feed your dog with your leftovers or cakes, chocolate and alike. Spicy food and sweets are generally unhealthy, especially for animals. Labradors are devoted chewers, and will chew, and even eat, just about anything they find. You have to teach them not to chew things in your home.

These dogs are generally healthy. There are some genetic diseases they might be prone to. For example, hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia are heritable conditions you should be aware of. A good breeder should provide a guarantee for your puppies' parent's health condition. Other health issues that might appear are skin and ear infections, epilepsy, cataract and progressive retinal atrophy.

When it comes to their intelligence, there is no question about it. Labs are extremely clever, able to learn just about anything. That's why they excel in numerous disciplines, including obedience and agility. Even so, their best characteristics are their friendly nature, good manners and attractive appearance, and all those things make them just perfect family dogs.

Some level of activity on daily basic is required for any breed. Labradors need thirty to sixty minutes of regular daily exercise. It would be great if you could take them for a walk twice a day, but it would be even better if your dog could spend at least a part of a day jumping in your backyard. If you live in an apartment, make sure to take your dog for a long walk every single day.

Their short coats are really easy to maintain. One good brush a day will be perfectly enough, and one good bath once in every two months will make sure your dog smells nice. Of course, if he manages to find a mud pit somewhere, you can give him a good bath after that. He will also enjoy swimming, and it is important to rinse the coat after that.




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