Labrador Retrievers (Breed Profiles)

Dog lovers considering purchase of a Labrador Retriever puppy can open this handsome, large-format book and see vivid color photos of typical Labs in their progressive stages of growth and development. Each title in Barron's Breed Profiles tells prospective dog owners everything they need to know about a specific breed, and Labrador Retrievers profiles a breed of outstanding popularity worldwide. Here is the Lab's story in beautifully illustrated chapters that describe

The Labrador Retriever's origins and history

Caring for a Lab puppy

The Lab as a hunter and bird dog

The animal's personality and temperament

The healthy Lab: diet, general care, and disease prevention

Training, leisure time activities with your Lab, and much more

A large, double-page photo shows an ideal example of a Labrador Retriever with labels that point out AKC standards. More than 100 color photos.