Monday, July 16, 2012

Beautiful Silver Labrador Retriever Puppies For Sale

By Freida Lamb


Labs are the number one favorite family dog according to registered ownership. Silver Labrador Retriever puppies for sale are stunningly beautiful. They have a solid gray coat, gray nails, a gray nose, and gray pads on their feet. They're born with blue eyes that change to yellow at 6-8 months.

Beautiful and cute as they are, don't forget that your puppy will soon be a large, active dog. Expect your full grown female to weigh anywhere from 60 to 80 pounds. A mature male weighs 80 to 100 pounds. Plan to train your new puppy to be a well-behaved dog that doesn't bolt out doors and jump on people.

The typical temperament is friendly to other dogs and people so they make great family pets. They're intelligent and easy to train. They mature slowly remaining a youngster at heart for many years. Expect your silver lab to keep you company for 12-13 human years.

Puppies need to be fed 3 times a day. It's a good idea to feed your new puppy the same amount and type of food he was fed by the breeder. Leave his food bowl available for 20 minutes. If he empties his bowl, add 1/4 cup more food next feeding. Change to a twice a day feeding schedule when your pet is around 6 months.

Labs do shed. They have short hair but a double coat so they shed a bit all year round and blow their coat twice a year. Brush once a week and bathe every 4-6 weeks for optimum coat care. Use a shedding tool or rake for brushing out loose hair. A wire bristle brush works well to distribute oils throughout the dogs coat for a healthy shine.

If you're looking for a beautiful, active, friendly family dog, take a look at silver labrador retriever puppies for sale. They love to run and play and swim. They easily learn to catch and retrieve toys. Provide your new companion with a large exercise area, daily playtime, toys to play with and toys to chew, and he will be your faithful companion for many years.




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