One of the most popular Labrador mix breeds is a lab and golden retriever mix.  Both of these breeds’ possess similar qualities, are similar in size, and make outstanding companions.   Goldens are among the smartest of all dog breeds and are frequently used as seeing eye dogs because they are so easily trained.   A golden and Labrador mix will not have as much hair as a pure bred golden and therefore will be easier to care for and maintain.   This makes them very popular and there is a lot of ways to not only find information about but find places to get this mix.

The next lab mix information to look at is the Chow and Labrador mix.  The Chow is a very popular breed of dog, but most people do not know there can have a bit of a mean personality.  They make good guard dogs, but can be dangerous to have as a family pet.   By mixing them with a lab you can temper this and have a pet that is not only great around people but is a good guard dog as well.

My personal favorite, although I might be a bit biased because I have one at home, is the Rottweiler and Labrador mix.   Rots are generally views as mean guard dogs but nothing could be farther from the truth.  One of the problems with the full bred Rottweilers is that they have a short life expectancy do to problems with their hops and other physical issues.  In addition they tend to not be warm and cuddly dogs.  Again both of these characteristics can be improved on by mixing with a Labrador.  My lab rot mix is extremely friendly to people she knows.  Kind to my son, great around the neighborhood kids she will defend the home against strangers with full force, so while not for everyone she is wonderful in my home.

There you have three examples of some popular and effective Labrador mix breeds.  If you have any questions on how to get specific mixes, contact your local SPCA and I am sure they will be more than willing to help you.

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First Comes Love…Then Comes Puppy?

There is a lot to know about breeding the Labrador retriever than you may realize. If you thought love, marriage, and childbirth for humans was difficult – that all can actually be simpler than trying your hand at breeding your sweet Labrador retriever female with a male sire. Although the relationship and marriage came with a price tag, the getting pregnant part is free in a way. But for the dogs, that is another story.

If you do not care about the pedigree of your litter and are okay with Labrador mix puppies, then the next door neighbor’s dog might be able to help with that. However, if you are wanting registered and pure blood approved pups, a stud fee could run you well over a thousand dollars. You are the lucky person who gets to play match maker for two dogs.  Breeding Labrador retrievers begins with finding a suitable daddy for your soon-to-be puppies.

It is important to know the pedigree background and medical information of both canine parents before you start breeding your Labrador retriever; this will aid in finding a good mate for your Lab that will yield a cute and well-bred puppies. You may want to meet with your dog’s veterinarian ahead of time to let them know your plans and find out what you should expect during the pregnancy, and to schedule any appointments that are necessary. There is also a possibility of being able to advertise in the clinic about your litter when they are born.

With so many unwanted puppies and adult dogs crowding out the animal shelters, it would be wise to give the idea of breeding your Labrador retriever some serious consideration. There is so much time and almost as much money involved in the breeding business; it like having two full time jobs, before and after the puppies are born.

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