When and How Often Do Labs Go Into Heat?
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When and How Often Do Labs Go Into Heat?

Female Labrador Retrievers usually go into heat every six months, though the exact timing can vary slightly depending on age, genetics, and overall health. The first heat cycle typ

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  • October 26, 2025
Do Chocolate Labs Have a Shorter Lifespan?
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Do Chocolate Labs Have a Shorter Lifespan?

Yes – research shows Chocolate Labradors generally live shorter lives than yellow or black Labs. On average, Chocolate Labs live around 10.7 years, while black and yellow Lab

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  • October 25, 2025
Do Male or Female Labradors Live Longer?
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Do Male or Female Labradors Live Longer?

When it comes to lifespan, female Labradors generally live a bit longer than males, usually by about one year on average. Studies and veterinary data suggest that female Labs live

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  • October 24, 2025
How to Treat Dog Ear Infection Without a Vet?
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How to Treat Dog Ear Infection Without a Vet?

Sometimes, a mild ear infection in a dog can be handled at home, especially if you notice it early. The main things to focus on are keeping the ears clean, easing any irritation, a

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  • October 15, 2025
How to Keep Your Labrador’s Joints Healthy?
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How to Keep Your Labrador’s Joints Healthy?

To keep a Labrador’s joints healthy, maintain a lean body weight, feed a balanced diet rich in joint-supporting nutrients, provide regular low-impact exercise, and consider vet-a

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  • October 15, 2025
What Diseases Are Labradors Prone To?
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What Diseases Are Labradors Prone To?

Labrador Retrievers are known for being healthy, lively, and loving dogs that can enjoy a long, active life. Still, like all breeds, they can be prone to certain health issues that

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  • October 7, 2025
8 Top Signs of Aging in Labs
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8 Top Signs of Aging in Labs

As Labradors grow older, you will start to notice some common signs of aging, like gray hairs around their nose, a bit of stiffness when they move, slower recovery after playtime,

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  • October 6, 2025
When to Visit the Vet During Labrador Pregnancy?
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When to Visit the Vet During Labrador Pregnancy?

A pregnant Labrador Retriever should be taken to the vet as soon as pregnancy is suspected, ideally within the first 2–3 weeks after mating, to confirm pregnancy, rule out false

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  • September 25, 2025
What Health Problems Do Labrador Retrievers Have?
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What Health Problems Do Labrador Retrievers Have?

Labrador Retrievers are usually healthy dogs, but like all breeds, they can face some common health problems. These include hip and elbow dysplasia (problems with joint development

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  • September 23, 2025
The Ultimate Labrador Growth Chart And FAQ
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The Ultimate Labrador Growth Chart And FAQ

Labrador Retrievers typically stop growing in height and length by around 12 to 18 months, but their bodies continue to fill out and gain muscle mass until they’re about 2 ye

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  • April 8, 2021