“This is an excellent read for anyone who wants a Labrador or already has one. I have been breeding Labradors for 35 years and I will be recommending this to my puppy buyers from now on," CHERYL A. CURTIS, MASSACHUSETTS, USA
Start off on the right foot with the 284-page Complete Labrador Handbook, the only reference book you'll ever need & essential reading for anyone getting a puppy, adult or rescue Labrador Retriever.
British canine author Linda Whitwam has teamed up with 31 experts - all AKC Breeders of Merit or Kennel Club Assured Breeders - to answer the dozens of questions every new & potential owner has. Together they provide a blueprint for a rewarding, lifelong partnership between you &Â your new Labrador.
Learn about the typical traits and habits of the world's most popular breed, what Labradors love & hate, exercise - how much and how often, grooming, dealing with puppy biting & caring for an ageing Lab.
If you haven't got your puppy yet, save money & potential heartache by following our guidelines & steering clear of unhealthy pups. Learn:
- Where NOT to Buy a Labrador From
- How to Spot a Poorly-Bred Pup
- How to Find a Good Breeder & What Questions to Ask
- How to Pick a Healthy Puppy with the Right Temperament For You
- Male or Female
- Show, Working or a Mixture
- Colour?
- Puppy-Proofing Your Home & Garden
- Finding & Caring for Rescue Labs
Once home, the book guides you through the first days, weeks & months, including:
- Where Puppy Should Sleep
- Getting Your Labrador Used to You & Your Home
- Understanding & Bonding with Your New Arrival
- Housetraining &Â Crate Training
- Obedience Training incl. Sit, Stay, Down, Recall, Walking on Leash & Clicker Training
- Socialisation
There's over 20 pages on Feeding, including Feeding Puppies, Feeding Charts, Calorie Counters, Raw Diet, Maintaining a Healthy Weight - often a challenge with Labs! & Feeding Seniors.
Labrador Health is covered in depth, including Ailments which can Affect the Breed, Allergies, Skin Issues, Ear Infections, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming, De-Fleaing & Microchipping & the Labrador Facts of Life.
REVIEWS FOR THE COMPLETE LABRADOR HANDBOOK:
“This is the book I have been looking for. I have had only had Springer Spaniels. This is my first Lab & after reading this book I am able to understand why my Lab behaves the way he does," L. NORDENHOLD, USA
 "A superbly-written comprehensive collection of advice, information and ideas about the breed & beautifully illustrated with lovely photographs. Plenty of research has clearly gone into this book with so many quotes from reputable breeders. As an Assured KC Breeder of Labradors I have already added this Handbook to my suggested reading list for prospective puppy families, and can wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone interested in welcoming a Labrador into their family or those who already have one," A. SHELTZ, UK
"Brilliant, well laid-out book, full of information, easy to follow, with advice from Labrador breeders - a must for new & experienced owners," J. McDONOUGH, UK
"We found this to be an excellent book filled with valuable information, tips & guidance for Lab owners. Our puppy is now 4 months old & we have already put into practice some of the tips & techniques suggested in the book," Â R. & M. SCHARNHORST, US
