The Breed Allergy List
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Labrador Retriever allergies and health issues. The wonderful Labrador Retriever. Always a happy dog, great with children and great temperament. Once you have a Lab, no other dog comes close.
- Canine hip dysplasia
- Gastric Torsion - or Bloat
- Retinal Dysplasia
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Elbow Dysplasia
- Cataracts
- Osteochondritis dissecans
- Progressive Retinal Atrophy
- Skin Allergies
- Dog food Allergies
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The gentle, intelligent and family friendly Labrador Retriever from Canada continues to be the most popular breed in the United States, according to AKC registration statistics.
This versatile hunting breed comes in three colors – yellow, black and chocolate – and because of his aptitude to please his master they excel as guide dogs for the blind, as part of search-and-rescue teams or in narcotics detection with law enforcement.
Right Breed for You?
An ideal sporting and family dog, the Labrador Retriever thrives as part of an active family or as a trusted hunting companion. A double-coated breed which sheds seasonally, regular grooming keeps his coat at its water-resistant best. Because of his even temperament and trainability millions of Americans own a Labrador Retriever as a pet.
The American Kennel Club can give you the best information on the Labrador.
Here are some health and allergy problems your Labrador might develop.
Dog food allergies are the most common allergy only because there is so much irresponsible companies looking at their bottom line rather than what is good for the canine.
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