White Labrador: description, content and list of nicknames

White Labrador is a very beautiful breed variety that was originally bred as a hunting one, but in modern times has acquired the indispensable qualities of a companion dog. This is an incredibly cute, good-natured animal, in need of communication with a person. The Labrador is often confused with the retriever, but, despite belonging to the same group, these are completely different breeds.

Due to its amazing qualities, poise, quick wits and unpretentiousness in care Labrador is one of the most popular varieties.

The breed was bred on the Canadian islands of Newfoundland in the 19th century. In order to obtain a hunting breed, a small Newfoundland, a setter, a Foxhound, a retriever was crossed. At first, the breed was black, for a long time it was standard for Labradors, but in the process of breeding Retriever, Labradors and other dogs, puppies of different stripes, including white, were bred.

Dogs came to Russia only at the end of the 20th century and immediately gained incredible popularity. The standard parameters of the breed were recorded at the end of the 19th century, when the officially recognized suit was black. At the very beginning of the 20th, dog handlers made changes to the standard, adding chocolate and fawn suits to the number of possible ones.

Labrador Retriever - the breed is very sociable, it needs a society. Therefore, it is suitable for a single person or family who are ready to spend a lot of time with a dog. Labradors make excellent guide dogs, tutors, psychotherapists dogs.They will brighten up the loneliness of the elderly, will become magnificent nannies for children, will be partners for a person leading an active lifestyle.

Leaving a little puppy alone is quite dangerous. Out of boredom, he will begin to nibble and spoil things.

Among the best qualities of a white labrador:

• well-developed mind, quick wit;
• desire to be useful, please the owner;
• obedient, flexible, amenable to training;
• optimistic, cheerful, playful;
• friendly, peaceful, good-natured;
• not prone to aggression, it is almost impossible to lose his temper;
• It gets along well with children and other animals, but you should not put it in the same room with the birds: they wake the instincts of the hunter in the dog.

Labradors get along great in large families, they become members of the family and treat all its members equally well. In addition, they are very dependent on the mood of the owner, so in no case should you be torn off by evil.

Despite the love of communication, these dogs are completely unpleasant. They easily adapt to any rhythm and lifestyle of the family, endure anything from children - you can not be afraid that the dog will fall on them. It does not take much effort to train them in the simplest teams.

This breed has a number of minor negatives. They are very relative, but it’s better to consider “all sides of the coin” before starting a Labrador:

• the kindness of the dog does not allow her to be a guard, she is too well tuned to everyone, even strangers;
• too gullible;
• loves water, it is difficult to keep from running around in puddles;
• often rummaging in garbage - learning from this habit is required;
• from boredom spoils, nibbles things, furniture;
• snores.

External characteristics of a white labrador:

• growth varies from 54 to 57 cm depending on gender;
• body weight - from 27 to 40 kg;
• round chest, lower back short;
• medium-sized head, proportional to addition;
• the coat is thick, short, smooth;
• limbs are rounded;
• ears are triangular, slightly adjacent to the head;
• eye color from walnut to dark brown;
• the suit is light, close to cream, an adult dog may have a golden tint.

White dogs live from 10 to 14 years old with proper care. There are few genetic predispositions to diseases; in general, they have good immunity. Very often dogs face the problem of obesity, which provokes the development of diseases, worsens the quality of the breed, and reduces life expectancy. Since dogs tend to overeat, you need to monitor the number of servings.

Much also depends on the quality of food. Experts recommend making a choice in favor of dry food, as this will allow the dog to provide balanced nutrition without unnecessary efforts. If the choice is made in favor of natural products, it is imperative to include vitamin and mineral complexes in the diet, as well as observe nutrition proportions. 20 grams of meat, which is 50% of the total diet, is relied on per kilogram of weight. In addition, the menu includes cereals, vegetables, dairy products, offal, herbs, fruits.

Labradors are prone to the following diseases:

• joint dysplasia;
• osteochondrosis;
• eye diseases;
• hypothyroidism;
• allergies
• ichthyosis;
• parakeratosis of the nose.

In order for the Labrador to develop correctly, have good health and feel good, it is necessary:

• timely vaccination according to a general or individual schedule;
• regularly conduct antiparasitic prophylaxis;
• make many active walks daily, provide the dog with physical activity;
• fully feed.

Despite the fact that the Labrador is a rather large dog, it can be safely kept not only in a private house, but also in an apartment. Before you bring home the baby, you need to provide him with everything you need: bowl for food and water, toys, couch, collar, leash. The most important condition is daily walk, and walks should take place actively: the dog should be allowed to run freely. After all vaccinations have been given, the puppy is socialized, given contact with other thoroughbred animals, he must see people, get used to them. Labradors love to swim, in the warm season they can be taken to ponds so that they can splash around.

Caring for this breed is not too complicated, although the light shade of the coat is quite easily soiled and causes some inconvenience to the owners. On a walk, such dogs often get dirty, they have to be washed locally, to clean the coat from stains and dirt. Shorthair breed does not eliminate the need for combing. It is better to teach a puppy to this from the first months of life, using a rubber brush. Labradors are combed out 2-3 times a week, during shedding - daily.

It is important to monitor the condition of the eyes, ears and teeth of the dog. Eyes are washed with special solutions at least once a week, they should be examined daily for inflammation or tearing. Ears are also inspected regularly and cleaned as necessary. Once a couple of weeks, the auricles carefully remove excess sulfur, use cotton buds and hydrogen peroxide. Once a month, the dog needs to brush his teeth with a special toothpaste and brush, and bones with fluoride are periodically bought.

If you notice inflammation, pus, bleeding gums, bad breath from the mouth - you need to show the animal to the veterinarian.

Labradors are very cute and incredibly beautiful animals, so they choose the names corresponding to them. Often, white representatives of the breed are nicknamed associative color. How to name a dog is up to the owner to decide, but the name should certainly suit her. Suitable nicknames for girls:

• Chamomile;
• Khalisi;
• Pixies;
• Christie;
• Beauty;
• Aurora;
• Juno;
• Cersei;
• Irene;
• Molly;
• Carrie.

Beautiful names for boys:

• Tyrion
• Stark
• John;
• Brooke
• Leicester
• Oscar;
• Freddie;
• Kurt;
• Lanister;
• Jackson
• Jamie
• Archie.

Since the breed is very common in Russia, it will not be difficult to find a nursery or a breeder with a good reputation. The main thing is to abandon the idea of ​​buying a puppy from hand, in the market. There you can buy either a sick dog, rejected, or another breed with an external resemblance. The acquisition of a puppy is a very important step, you need to treat it very carefully and responsibly. When choosing, pay attention to the following points:

• the best puppies - from working lines: such dogs have a healthy psyche, there are no genetic problems;
• the presence of documents (veterinary passport indicating all vaccinations, examinations), otherwise there is a risk of buying a puppy with dysplasia;
• qualities and achievements of parents, their state of health;
• you should not buy an animal in kennels where dogs are kept in enclosures: they are very sociable, therefore this way of life is detrimental to the quality of the breed, causes mental deviations;
• the mother of the puppies may bark a little, but rather quickly allows them to approach the puppies, if this does not happen, there is reason to doubt her psyche;
• healthy puppies are active, curious, make good contact, are not afraid;
• external examination should not reveal pus, redness, wounds, inflammation.

A good breeder himself asks a lot of questions and eagerly answers yours, this shows his interest in the fate of the baby and the fact that he has nothing to hide. They will always talk about all the shortcomings. If you hear only laudatory odes and the breeder has no doubt whether you should give the dog away, you should once again study the reviews about him.

You can find out what you need to prepare for the appearance of a Labrador puppy in the house by watching the video a little lower.