AKA Reh Pinscher, Zwergpinscher, Min Pin, King of the Toys
, after coming to the United States in 1919. Referred to as ´The King of the Toy Dogs´ the breed is a regular at dog shows and is one of the most popular breeds in the US today.
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AKA Zwergschnauzer
, at one stage reaching third position for the most popular breeds in America. Although not as popular today it still holds on to a top ten place for registered AKC breeds and is regularly seen in the show ring.
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AKA Lhasa Terrier, Lhasa
, however it was reclassified in 1959 as part of the Non-Sporting Group. The breed is now the most popular Tibetan breed in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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AKA Lab, Labrador, Labby
, sledding and competitive obedience.
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Therapy dogs are dogs trained to interact and help humans who are sick and need love, comfort and understanding…
A Labrador Retriever makes a good candidate for therapy dog because the breed is known as well-balanced and versatile breed. A Labrador Retriever has exceptional and working abilities making good working dogs and very friendly and mellow disposition making excellent family dog.
Regular vet visit is important to ensure your pet’s health…
No matter how healthy or clean your Labrador Retriever is, time will come when he will have to visit a vet. Your dog needs to be vaccinated against parvovirus, distemper, rabies and other diseases. Though you want it or not, time will also come when your dog becomes ill and have to visit the vet for medical treatment. Vet visit is often dreadful to the dog, with all the different and unfamiliar smells, other animals and unfamiliar people.
It is normal to grieve and cry for the death of a pet that has been your companion for years…
A Labrador Retriever can generally live for up to 13 years or a few years longer as long as good medical care exists. Most of us consider our pets as friends, as loyal companions who are always there to share our happiness and laughters or be with us in our darkest hour, listening and understanding us in their own little way. With the innocence and playfulness reflected in their eyes, some pets are considered as a child, a playmate or a sibling.
Help your dog survive distemper…
Canine distemper is a contagious disease affecting large number of animal species, including your Labrador Retriever. This viral disease caused by canine distemper virus (CDV) affects the respiratory, gastrointestinal and central nervous system. Non-immunized puppies three to six months old are susceptible to this disease and are more likely to die from it. However, non-immunized older dogs can also contract distemper.
The virus is spread by infected dogs through bodily secretions and excretions, more particularly respiratory secretions. It is an airborne disease transmitted through cough or sneeze. It then invades the lymphatic tissue until it reaches the blood, then spreads to the lungs, intestine, bladder and even to the nervous system.