WHAT HEALTH PROBLEMS ARE LABRADOR RETRIEVERS PRONE TO?
Labradors are prone to hip and elbow dysplasia. Progressive Retinal Atrophy and Retinal Dysplasia are two eye problems the breed is prone to. Labradors are also prone to mild skin allergies in some regions of the US, notably Southern California, epilepsy and thyroid problems. Ear infections are always a potential problem with breeds that the ears hang down. If you carefully choose a breeder you can minimize the potential for health problems. HOW MUCH GROOMING IS NEEDED? Labradors coats are low-maintenance. Labradors need to be brushed on a regular basis to keep them clean. I recommend at least once a week. This will help keep the shedding under control. Labradors have what is called a double coat. This means that they have a soft, downy undercoat and a harder guard coat. These two types of coat help keep the dog warm and dry while swimming in cold waters when retrieving ducks. They will usually shed their coat twice a year. This is called “blowing” their coat. They are classified as mo
