Labrador Retrievers: Everything About History, Purchase, Care, Nutrition, Training, and Behavior (Complete Pet Owner's Manual) - Softcover

The docile, friendly, affectionate Lab makes a fine household pet and is very good with children. Here is sound advice on feeding, training, grooming, and much more. Heavily illustrated with vivid color photos and instructive line art, Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals show and inform pet owners regarding proper care of dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, small caged animals--virtually every creature that is kept as a pet. The books give advice on purchasing and otherwise acquiring a pet, feeding it nutritiously, keeping it in good health, and where applicable, grooming and training it. Each book in this large series is individually written by a specialist, and though the information is authoritative, the text is clear and straightforward, easy for every pet owner to understand.

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Information and advice to help you

take good care of your Labrador Retriever
The typical Lab: its origins, anatomy, physical traits, temperament, and more
Expert advice: feeding, health care, training, grooming, exercise, and play activities
Understanding your Labrador Retriever: its body language and other ways of communicating with you

Step-by-step directions for everyday care of your dog

Informative checklists and sidebars

Handsome full-color photos
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This handsome, docile dog is wonderful with children and is a loyal household companion.