Labrador Retriever

years ago, and when two of her tears touched the ground a comet appeared in the sky, and it killed everything. The mortals call it the comet theory, and they’re 98% right. When I found out my mother died I realized that Iris, my vanilla colored labrador retriever, was the only family I had left other that Zoë. I named my puppy Iris, because in greek mythology the rainbow goddess was named Iris. I got her when I was 3 years old, and it was when my sister and I were still together. I remember how…

that the development of hip dysplasia in dogs is affected by nutritional status, genetics, and hormonal factors. Breed variations exist, with a higher frequency of disease observed in large and giant breeds, such as German Shepherd Dogs and Labrador Retrievers. Breed differences in the tolerance threshold of passive laxity for the development of osteoarthritis of the canine hip joint shows that genetic differences do exist among dogs. Besides hip dysplasia, stress and heavy work on joints also…

Canines are the unsung heroes of the policing and the public safety world. People often times refer to a dog as "man's best friend". Canines have been a part of human life since they were first domesticated several years ago. What makes these animals easy to train is their ability to learn fast, their adaptability to situations and their eagerness to please their masters. Canines are well-known for their strong sense of protection and loyalty. As much as the men and women of policing do to…

If you owned an animal, would you love and take care of it or would you deliberately and maliciously inflict pain upon it? Today, animals are used for many purposes which Americans deem decent. Being raised for a source of food, confined to a life of observation and spending a lifetime in a zoo are a few, among many, ways an animal can be used. However, there is another way animals are used and that is through organized fighting. Animal fighting is seen as cruel and torturous to many, however…

When you have finally come to the decision to bring a dog into your home, you realize that your life is about to change for the better. You will be greeted at the door with a smiling face that is always happy to see you and a wagging tail ready for play and exercise. There is even science to back up the claims of just how much stress relief a dog can bring to your life, but where do you acquire such an amazing animal? While searching, you may find yourself bombarded with information, propaganda…

Don’t Bully My Breed “Don’t bully my breed” is a rallying cry currently being used by animal rights activist to advocate for the end of breed discrimination against Pit Bulls and pit bull types. It is critical to understand what a Pit Bull is and what a pit bull type may be. Pit Bulls are known by two official breed names, the American Pit Bull Terrier or APBT, and as the American Staffordshire Terrier or Amstaff. These dogs are described in the Original Dog Bible as medium build dogs that are…

My first was a labrador retriever it was a pretty cool dog. When we got he was 7 months old. So he was still a puppy he was a cute puppy. I thought him to sit, laid down, and shake. He was a pretty cool…

The novel, “The Art of Racing in the Rain”, written by Garth Stein is told through the eyes of a labrador retriever, terrier mix dog named Enzo. Enzo, short for Enzo Ferrari, was purchased by Denny Swift when he was just a small pup. Enzo is not your average canine. He considers himself to be very intellectual and to possess the ability to comprehend things the way humans do. He even claims that after a dog’s death, their souls are reborn as human life forms but, unfortunately, for now, he is…

Question 1. Over the years humans have come to rely on our canine companions, not just as working dogs, but also as Service, and Therapy dogs. With diverse research and multiple studies on the subject of Canine abilities, we realise the additional benefits our relationship with dogs may be able to provide in the future. Man has used shepherd dogs, guard dogs, and hunting dogs for centuries, but their services to us are expanding daily. Guide dogs and Mobility dogs are no…

incident, Bingo saves Chuckie but gets blown away by a bomb. Directed by Matthew Robbins, the movie is a definite emotional roller coaster. Marley and Me One of the most popular movies, Marley and Me revolves around the story of a delightful Golden Retriever that sticks to its owners through thick and thin, and becomes an indispensable part of the family over the years. The film gives the message that pets are a central part of the family, and when they leave, there's a void that cannot be…