Chocolate Lab Puppies for Sale

Chocolate Labrador Retriever Temperament

If you want to adopt a Chocolate Lab puppy, chances are good it’s because you know all about their famously fantastic personalities. All breeds of Labrador Retrievers are known for being kind and gentle – and this trait runs especially strong with the chocolate-colored sweeties. While these dogs are very friendly to strangers, they have even more affection to give to their beloved families. Your Chocolate Lab puppy or adult will be happiest spending time with their favorite people. If you have young children, a lab is a great fit, as this breed is usually quite tolerant of the horseplay of small children who are still learning how to interact with pets.

Just like many people, Chocolate Labs enjoy both downtime – especially if it involves being pampered by their family – and active high-energy fun. We recommend daily exercise, which can include anything from fetch, to tag, or even frisbee games.

Chocolate Lab Health Problems & Considerations

We always encourage any family looking for Chocolate Lab puppies for sale to be aware of relevant health info. The average Chocolate Lab lifespan is between 9 and 11 years. While this is a generally healthy breed, there are a few congenital issues you’ll want to know about before committing to them. The most common Chocolate Lab health problem is hip dysplasia, which occurs more commonly in older and overweight dogs. This is just one of the reasons to make exercise a common part of your time with a Chocolate Lab puppy or fully grown adult. Another problem that occurs in overweight labs is joint and movement issues. The other most common Chocolate Lab health problems are:

• Progressive Retinal Atrophy
• Cataracts
• Elbow Dysplasia

As is the case with any dog, when you bring home a Chocolate Labrador, make sure that you have a good vet to handle routing vaccinations and check-ups as well as emergency health problems.

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Chocolate Lab Coat Care

In general, Chocolate Lab coat care is easy compared to many other dog breeds which require weekly or daily work. Labrador Retrievers all have double coats, which includes an under layer of short hairs and a slightly longer top layer. This coat is useful for repelling water and keeping them cool in warmer temperatures – and warm in cooler ones. Their coat is also noted to be slightly dry and oily. Chocolate Lab coat care is fairly minimal and considered low maintenance. The coat should be brushed with a firm bristle brush 2 – 3 times per month to minimize shedding. In addition to that, baths are needed fairly infrequently. What is more crucial is ensuring that their toenails are well cared for throughout the year.