White Labrador: description, content and list of names

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

Thanks to its amazing qualities, balance, ingenuity and unpretentiousness in the care Labrador is one of the most sought after species.

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

Dogs got 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 experts 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, suitable for a single person or family who are ready to spend a lot of time with a dog. Labradors make great guides, tutors, psychotherapist dogs. They will brighten the loneliness of older people, become great babysitters for children, will be partners for a person who leads an active lifestyle.

Leaving a little puppy alone is pretty dangerous. Out of boredom, he begins to gnaw and spoil things.

Among the best qualities of a white Labrador:

• well-developed mind, ingenuity;
• desire to be useful, to please the owner;
• obedient, docile, easy to train;
• optimistic, cheerful, playful;
• friendly, peace-loving, good-natured;
• not prone to aggression, it is almost impossible to ruffle;
• It gets along well with children and other animals, but you should not settle in the same room with the birds: they awaken the hunter's instincts in the dog.

Labradors get along great in large families, they become members of the family and treat all members equally well. In addition, they are very dependent on the mood of the owner, so in no case can not disrupt them evil.

Despite the love of communication, these dogs are completely annoying. They easily adapt to any rhythm and lifestyle of the family, they tolerate anything from children - you can not be afraid that the dog will fall for them. It does not require much effort to teach them the simplest teams.

This breed has a number of minor drawbacks. They are very relative, but it is better to take into account “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 disposed towards all, even strangers;
• too trusting;
• loves water, it is difficult to keep from running through the puddles;
• often digging in trash - weaning is required from this habit;
• from boredom spoils, gnaws things, furniture;
• snores.

External characteristics of the white Labrador:

• height varies from 54 to 57 cm depending on gender;
• body weight - from 27 to 40 kg;
• chest rounded type, loin short;
• medium-sized head, proportional to the addition;
• wool thick, short, smooth;
• the limbs are rounded;
• the ears are triangular, slightly attached to the head;
• eye color from walnut to dark brown;
• light suit, close to cream, adult dog may have a golden sheen.

Live white dogs from 10 to 14 years with proper care. Genetic predispositions to diseases are few, in general, their immunity is good. Very often, dogs are faced with the problem of obesity, which provokes the development of diseases, degrades the quality of the breed, 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 to make a choice in favor of dry feed, as this will allow, without extra effort, to provide balanced nutrition to the dog. If the choice is made in favor of natural products, it is necessary to include vitamin-mineral complexes in the diet, as well as to observe the proportions of nutrition. Per kilogram of weight relies 20 grams of meat, which is 50% of the total diet. In addition, the menu includes cereals, vegetables, dairy products, offal, greens, fruits.

Labradors are prone to the following diseases:

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

In order for a Labrador to develop properly, have good health and feel well, it is necessary:

• timely vaccination according to a general or individual schedule;
• regularly carry out anti-parasitic prophylaxis;
• make a lot of active walks every day, provide the dog with physical activity;
• to 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 your baby home, you need to provide him with everything you need: bowl for food and water, toys, bed, collar, leash. The most important condition is daily walking, and walks must take place actively: the dog must be given plenty to run. After all vaccinations are put down, the puppy is socialized, given to contact with other pedigreed animals, he should see people, get used to them. Labradors love to swim, in the warm season they can be taken to the reservoirs so that they spill enough.

Caring for this breed is not too complicated, although the light shade of wool is quite soiled and causes some inconvenience to the owners. While walking, such dogs often get dirty, they have to be locally washed and their wool cleaned 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 the molt period - daily.

It is important to monitor the condition of the eyes, ears and teeth of the dog. Eyes are rinsed with special solutions at least once a week, you need to inspect them for the presence of inflammation or tearing daily. The ears are also regularly inspected and cleaned as necessary. Once a couple of weeks, the auricles gently remove excess sulfur, use cotton swabs and hydrogen peroxide. Once a month, the dog needs to brush its teeth with a special paste and brush, and periodically bones with fluorine are also bought for the pet.

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

Labradors are very cute and incredibly beautiful animals, so the names they select are appropriate. Often, white representatives of the breed are nicknamed associatively color. How to call a dog is only up to the owner, but the name, of course, should suit her. Suitable nicknames for girls:

• Chamomile;
• Khalisi;
• Pixie;
• 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, finding a nursery or breeder with a good reputation is not difficult. The main thing - to abandon the idea to buy a puppy from the hands on the market. There you can buy either a sick dog, rejected, or another breed with external similarity. Acquiring a puppy is a very important step; it must be treated very carefully and responsibly. When choosing, pay attention to the following points:

• the best puppies are from working lines: such dogs have a healthy psyche, there are no genetic problems;
• availability of documents (veterinary passport with an indication of all vaccinations made, inspections), otherwise there is a risk to buy a puppy with dysplasia;
• the quality and achievements of parents, their state of health;
• you should not buy an animal in kennels where dogs are kept in cages: they are very sociable, therefore such a lifestyle is detrimental to the quality of the breed, causes deviations in the psyche;
• the puppy's mother may bark a little, but rather quickly allows her to approach the puppies, if this does not happen, there is reason to doubt her psyche;
• healthy puppies are active, curious, well come into contact, not afraid;
• external examination should not reveal pus, redness, wounds, inflammations.

A good breeder himself asks many questions and willingly 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 flaws. If you hear only laudatory odes and the breeder has no doubts whether you should give the dog away, then 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.