BLACK LABS

HEALTH CONCERNS (DISEASES)

• Hip and elbow dysplasia- an abnormal formation of the socket
• It is a genetic trait that is most common in larger breeds
• Can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints
• Dysplasia makes it extremely difficult to move

PERSONALITY

• More likely to run with tongues hanging out and wagging their tails
• Not a protective breed but loyal and friendly
• Intelligent- rated 7th overall out of 110 breeds by American Kennel Club
• They are excellent hunting dogs

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Mature at 2 feet in height
• Fill out between 55 and 75 pounds
• Color is determined by genes

OTHER INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT BLACK LABS

• Without walking the dog daily, you could have a bored lab that will chew things up
• They have webbed feet for swimming and hunting/fetching
• If you tell a black lab you're going to the lake you'll have his/her attention

SOURCES

• http://pets.thenest.com/black-lab-dog-3511.html
• http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/are-black-labs-good-with-young-childr...
• http://nicolebasaraba.com/labrador-retrievers-theyre-canadian/
• http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip_dysplasia_(canine)