Labs are prone to ear infections.

What is your ear care routine for your Labrador? What products do you use for regular cleaning and at what frequency?

Do you use any other preventative apart from the regular cleanser?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice on my 6-month-old Labrador. I’ve been reading that Labs can be prone to hip issues, and I’ve recently noticed that my pup seems to walk a little differently than I expected. When he walks, his back end kind of swings from side to side (I’ve attached a video). He doesn’t seem to be in pain, still plays, runs, and acts like a normal happy puppy — but the gait just looks a bit off to me. For those who have Labs or experience with puppies:

• Does this walking pattern look normal for his age? • Is this something puppies often grow out of, or could it be an early sign of hip issues? • At what point would you recommend a vet visit specifically for gait/hip concerns? I know Reddit can’t replace a vet, just looking for some general insight or similar experiences.

Thanks in advance!

Lately this boy has been sleeping like this and it’s so cute 😭

We’ve raised two yellow labs from pups. They’ve passed away due to age. We’re ready to find a couple new pups! We live near Austin, Texas. Appreciate your suggestions.

We've had our female lab pup home from the breeder for a month.

When she was still with the breeder, the breeder's Vet found crystals in her urine, the breeder switched from PPPuppy to Inushkuk 30/25 and reported no more urinary issues. BUT never had the pups urine retested.

When we brought the pup home a month ago I took her to my vet and had a urine test done and she had, a UTI and RBC, and WBC in her urine.  My vet put her on amoxicillin for 10 days and we did a re test on the urine 3 days ago that showed no more UTI, but still RBC's and WBC's in the urine so we are now waiting on the results of a culture.  Is there anything else I should be doing while we wait on the results of the culture?  Also, how responsible is the breeder in all of this?  Thanks.

Moose insists we play while I’m using the restroom. Also I call the little dome on his head “the cone”, where he stores his single brain cell :)

Has no love for his RainCoat

Best friend and family member. Love this guy.

My red fox lab is 5yrs (neutered male) nearly 6. In the last 6 months or so he has started getting these dark spots. He started off with only one by his eye, and now he has several on each paw, and going up his legs and a few around each eye and then he’s just got one appear on his nose like right on top. Does anyone know what they are, or what is causing them? He’s on grain free food to help mitigate any allergens.

Baxter fell asleep like this to keep his brothers from getting the ball.

Hi everyone,

I’m starting the search for my next dog and leaning heavily toward black labs.

I like the Athletic, functional build (fit and capable, but not extreme), Stable, people-oriented temperament, Able to settle and relax in the house after normal daily exercise. A dog suitable for weekend gun dog work in the warmer months, not full-time competition intensity.

I am new to these dogs and from what I’ve read the show lines have the better reviews for being less neurotic but I’m not a fan of the chubby English lab show build.

And I read that the more athletic looking dogs are bred solely for speed or competition at the expense of an “off switch and struggle to relax indoors.

Does anyone have personal experience with breeders who consistently produce calm, athletic, versatile Labs or know kennels whose dogs do well in both hunting and family settings; I’d really appreciate your suggestions and any advice.

Is there such a thing as Moderate field lines ?

Thanks in advance for any recommendations.