Chocolate Labrador

A Labrador is a dog breed that was originally found in Newfoundland, Canada in eighteenth century. Labradors are intelligent dogs that are friendly and gentle. These characteristics make them great pets for households with children and infants. This is one of the most popular family dogs in the US and Canada. They are used as hunting, guiding and search dogs. They come in three colors such as chocolate, black and yellow.

Labradors love the outdoors and splashing in shallow waters. This is the reason why Labradors often accompany their owners on fishing trips, helping fishermen pull their fishing nets and getting the fish that escape the net back! This breed of dogs is commonly referred to as "Labs" or "Labby". An English kennel club first recorded the nature and habits of a Labrador. This breed of dogs was imported to England in the beginning of the nineteenth century. The Earl of Malmesbury coined the name "Labrador" in 1887.

Features of Chocolate Labrador

A chocolate Labrador is a retriever dog. It is medium-sized and a swift runner. This could be the reason for it being used as a retriever dog. An attractive feature of the Labrador is its short, thick and water-resistant coat. The other features are its strong and powerful jaws, soft, friendly eyes, "otter" tail and broad-backed skull. A chocolate Labrador is not only intelligent but also has a good temperament which is a good combination of gentle and playful!

Height - An average male chocolate Labrador is somewhere between 22 to 24 inches tall. A female Lab is about 21 to 23 inches tall. The approximate weight of a male Labrador is around 65 to 80 pounds, while a female Lab can weigh anywhere between 55 and 70 pounds.

Body - A chocolate Lab has a strongly built body with a muscular neck and strong back. The body of a chocolate Labrador shows the flexibility of an athlete. The tail of a pure-bred chocolate Labrador is very thick at the base and tapers towards the tip. The tail is considered as the most distinguishing feature of this breed of dogs. The nose of a chocolate Lab is dark brown in color. Another notable feature of a chocolate Labrador is its ears. They hang close to the head and just above the eye level. A chocolate Labrador has a pair of friendly and kind-looking chocolate-colored eyes.

Coat - The body of a chocolate Labrador is covered with a soft and water-resistant coat. The color of the coat may vary from dark chocolate-brown to light brown.

Chocolate Lab Training Tips

• If you spend a lot of time away from home and if it is not possible for you to constantly keep an eye on your chocolate Lab pup, it would be a wise idea to keep the puppy confined to a small area in your house. For instance, you could put him in a bathroom or in a small area of the utility room.
• As a pup, a chocolate Labrador is like a baby. You need to provide it with a comfortable bed and leave a bowl of fresh and clean water nearby. If it is teething, you could get the Lab, a rubber bone or any chewable pet toy.
• You should toilet train your chocolate Labrador puppy while it is still quite young. You could create a toilet area far from his bedding. Place a polythene sheet on that area so that the dog knows it is the toilet.
• As a pup, you need to take the dog out for toilet every one hour. Slowly, it becomes a habit and he will not soil the house. Remember, a chocolate Labrador pup is a bundle of energy and you have to be energetic as well as patient to train him to become the lovable companion that you wish for.

These were some tips which can help you in taking care of chocolate Lab. I absolutely love my chocolate Labrador, and I know you too must be proud of your Lab. They are indeed one of the most loyal companions for a lifetime.