Help Your Labrador Retriever Dog Lose Weight

Some tips to help your Labrador retriever dog lose weight and become a slim and trim canine:

Take a fresh look at your dog's diet.

Are you feeding your dog a high quality dog food that's appropriate for his age? If your Labrador retriever is over the age of seven, it may be time to switch to a dog food designed for seniors or a dog food formulated for overweight dogs. The adult formula may be too high in calories for his particular stage in his life. You may want to check with your veterinarian and see if he can recommend a dog food that's ideally suited for your dog's age and weight.

Reassess the quantity of dog food you're giving your Labrador retriever.

Your veterinarian should be able to give you a rough idea how many calories your dog needs each day based on his weight. You'll then need to know how many calories per cup your dog's food contains. This will allow you to measure out exactly how much food to give your Labrador at each feeding. It's quite common for dog owners to overfeed their dogs.

Stop giving your Labrador table food.

Not only does table food add more calories to your Labrador retriever's diet, it can increase his risk for developing stomach upset or pancreatitis which can be a life threatening condition. If you're regularly feeding your dog table food, simply eliminating this habit may be enough to help your Labrador lose weight.

Help your Labrador retriever get daily exercise.

As dogs get older, they start to lie around the house more and become the equivalent of human couch potatoes. Help your dog burn some calories by taking him on a daily walk at least thirty minutes in length. Not only will this help your dog lose weight, it'll also help to reduce joint stiffness that can come with aging. If your Labrador retriever is younger, a short game of ball every day will not only stimulate him mentally but help him with weight loss.

Enlist the help of your family.

Is your family sneaking table food and other treats to your Labrador retriever? If so, it's time to enlist their cooperation in helping the family dog lose weight. Let them know that being overweight can shorten your dog's lifespan and increase the potential for serious health problems. Encourage them to take your Labrador for a walk instead of indulging him with food.

Pet Dog Labrador Husky

The Labrador Husky is a spitz type of dog that was bred for work as a very strong, fast sled dog; it is a purebred originating from Canada. Although the breed's name may be baffling, it is not a mix between a Labrador Retriever and a Husky; these mongrel dogs are not automatically purebreds simply because the Labradorian Sleddog is. The breed is very little known, and there are no breed clubs that currently recognize it.

At first glance, the Labrador Husky looks a bit like a wolf. It is slightly smaller than the Alaskan Malamute, but it is larger than the Siberian Husky. The Labrador Husky is a fairly large dog which can weigh between 60-100 pounds and grow between 20-28 inches. Their round head is covered in plenty of fluffy fur and leads to their long narrow muzzles. Fluffy fur covers their large bodies and is double coated to protect them from freezing cold weather. It is likely to have been bred and introduced by the Thule Inuit of Canada. Like the Siberian Husky and Alaskan Husky, it has traditionally been used as a sled dog; the body is aerodynamic, so they can be extremely quick.

This breed has existed for hundreds of years, and is unique because it has become isolated from other northern dog breeds during this time. These dogs were heavily used until the invention of the snowmobile, and are now kept as pets. Its dense coat allows it to thrive in the cold environments from which it originates. Coat colors vary from and solid white, solid black, blackwhite, red and white, and gray and white. Two of the rarest coat colors are wolf gray and solid gray.

Of all the northern dog breeds, the Labrador Husky is one of the most rare. It is a purebred, and has existed for many years. It is also not well understood by many dog breeders.

The Labrador Husky originated in the Canadian area known as Labrador. The breed probably arrived in the area with the Inuit people who came to Canada around 1300 AD. Although they were once very closely related to other Northern breeds, such as the Siberian Husky, they became isolated in Canada and continued to develop on their own. These dogs were even allowed to breed with the wolves in the area. This does not, however, mean that they are wolf-dogs, nor do they have any recent wolf ancestry. While they were isolated, some Labradorian people have allowed the blood of Alaskan Malamutes and, later for trainability purposes, Alsatians. This was in order to create a larger sled dog that looks strikingly similar to the Siberian Husky, but larger and more wolf-like.

Pet Dog Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever (also Labrador, Labby or Lab for short), is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. The Labrador is considered the most popular breed of dog (by registered ownership) in the world, and is by a large margin the most popular breed by registration in the United States (since 1991) the United Kingdom, Poland, and several other countries. It is also the most popular breed of assistance dog in the United States, Australia, and many other countries, as well as being widely used by police and other official bodies for their detection and working abilities. They are exceptionally affable, gentle, intelligent, energetic and good natured, making them both excellent companions and working dogs. Although somewhat boisterous if untrained, Labrador Retrievers respond well to praise and positive attention, and are considerably "food and fun" oriented. These dogs are as well loyal and great with little children. They may be used in shows. With training, the Lab is one of the most dependable, obedient and multi-talented breeds in the world.