<\/span><\/h2>\nA Labrador Retriever may be ideal for people who want a dog that:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Be smart, hard-working, and very receptive to training.<\/li>\n
- Be friendly and enthusiastic in nature.<\/li>\n
- Enjoy and thrive on exercise and athletic activities.<\/li>\n
- Maintain a calm and confident temperament in most situations.<\/li>\n
- Get along well with children, strangers, dogs, and other animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Owning a Labrador is not recommended if:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- You don’t have enough time to give him at least 1 hour of daily exercise.<\/li>\n
- You prefer a calm, relaxed dog.<\/li>\n
- You need a guard dog to protect the property.<\/li>\n
- You can’t deal with the exuberant jumping of an energetic pup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Quick Answers to Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>Are Labs aggressive?<\/span><\/h2>\nWhen it comes to the overall temperament of the Labrador Retriever, the answer is “no.” Labradors are not known for being belligerent or aggressive.<\/strong> As long as they are in a safe environment, these dogs exhibit a loving, balanced, and happy personality. Although it can be the case of a Labrador that reacts aggressively, it is not the most common.<\/p>\nAccording to researchers, the Labrador Retriever is one of the least aggressive breeds out there. They are unlikely to show aggression towards other dogs, humans, and pets.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
<\/span>Does the Labrador make a good family dog?<\/span><\/h2>\nThanks to its high intelligence and gentle, devoted, and loving temperament, the Labrador Retriever is considered an excellent family dog. He is friendly, enthusiastic, and fits in well in most homes. He maintains an easygoing and playful demeanor with children\/pets and likes to get involved in family activities.<\/p>\n
Note<\/strong>. As a future owner, it is not only important to know if the Labrador is suitable for family life. You should also consider whether your family is the right environment for this particular breed.<\/p>\nExceptions to note:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Households with very old or infirm people who may be injured during interaction with a large, enthusiastic puppy.<\/li>\n
- Families in which all household members are away most of the day. Farmers need company; leaving them alone for too long can result in bad behavior or an aggressive temper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Labrador is a good dog for active, loving families who have the time to care for and train him.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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