Kim Campbell Thornton - The Everything Labrador Retriever Book: A Complete Guide to Raising, Training, and Caring for Your Lab

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THE
EVERYTHING
LABRADOR RETRIEVER
BOOK

A complete guide to raising,
training, and caring for your Lab

Kim Campbell Thornton

Copyright 2004, F+W Publications, Inc.

All rights reserved. This book, or parts thereof, may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher; exceptions are made for brief excerpts used in published reviews.

An Everything Series Book.

Everything and everything.com are registered trademarks of F+W Publications, Inc.

Published by Adams Media, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, Inc. 57 Littlefield Street, Avon, MA 02322 U.S.A. www.adamsmedia.com

ISBN 13: 978-1-59337-048-0 (paperback)

ISBN 13: 978-1-60550-488-9 (EPUB)

ISBN 10: 1-59337-048-2

Printed in the United States of America.

J I H G F E D C

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Thornton, Kim Campbell.

The everything Labrador retriever book / Kim Campbell Thornton.

p. cm.

(Everything series book)

ISBN 1-59337-048-2

ISBN 13: 978-1-60550-488-9 (EPUB)

1. Labrador retriever. I. Title. II. Series: Everything series.

SF429.L3T496 2004

636.7527 dc22

2003023145

This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information with regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal, accounting, or other professional advice. If legal advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.

From a Declaration of Principles jointly adopted by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and Associations

Cover photo Kaelson, Carol J. / Animals Animals / Earth Scenes Interior photographs courtesy of Karen Hocker Photography

This book is available at quantity discounts for bulk purchases.For information, call 1-800-289-0963.

THE Labrador Retriever Book

Dear Reader:

It's not surprising that you're interested in a Labrador Retriever. These handsome, intelligent, fun-loving dogs have been the most popular dog breed in America for more than ten years. That doesn't mean they're right for everyone, though. It's important to learn about the Lab's quirks and characteristics before committing yourself to a lifetime with the breed. That's where I come in.

As a lifelong dog lover and writer who specializes in the subject of dogs, it's my goal to help people find out which dog is right for them. Labs have many advantages: They're large (but not too large), versatile, and smart. Nonetheless, life with a Lab can be over whelming if you're not prepared. That's why I've written The Everything Labrador Retriever Book. In it, you'll find Lab-specific tips about choosing a puppy, training, health, exercise, and more. It will help you learn all you can about the breed before taking one home. Happy hunting!

Dedication:

To Terri Albert's Tank, who helped me explore the Labrador character.

Guide to Series Icons

You can read an EVERYTHING book from cover to cover or just pick out the information you want from our four useful boxes: facts, essentials, alerts, and questions. We literally give you everything you need to know on the subject, but throw in a lot of fun stuff along the way, too.

Important sound bytes of information

Quick handy tips

Urgent warnings

Solutions to common problems

Welcome to THE DOG BREED GUIDES

AS THE OWNER of a particular type of dog or someone who is thinking about adopting one you probably have some questions about that dog breed that can't be answered anywhere else. In particular, you want to know what breed-specific health issues and behavioral traits might arise as you plan for the future with your beloved canine family member.

THE EVERYTHING DOG BREED GUIDES give you clear-cut answers to all your pressing questions. These authoritative books give you all you need to know about identifying common characteristics; choosing the right puppy or adult dog; coping with personality quirks; instilling obedience; and raising your pet in a healthy, positive environment.

THE EVERYTHING DOG BREED GUIDES are an extension of the bestselling EVERYTHING series in the pets category, which include The Everything Dog Book and The Everything Dog Training and Tricks Book. These authoritative, family-friendly books are specially designed to be one-stop guides for anyone looking to explore a specific breed in depth.

Visit the entire Everything series at everything.com

General Appearance and Personality

The Labrador Retriever is known for his people-friendly personality; short, dense coat; and otterlike tail.