There is a lot to think about when trying to figure out which breed of dog would be best for you and your family. But when push comes to shove, it seems that a lot of people are finding themselves attached to the idea of a Black Labrador being a good pet for the family. And they are correct as these dogs, even though they are known for being excellent work dogs for the police, are able to make excellent pets in the home.
As it is, this breed of dog is one of the most popular dogs being used by police and other types of government bodies. These dogs serve as wonderful detectives and have a high working ability and never give up easily. These dogs are not only great for work but also for families as they are very gentle, intelligent, and they have a wonderful good nature about them. But, this breed must be trained on the basics of housebreaking because if left undone, they can become very boisterous.
All of the Labrador types seem to be excellent choices when it comes to finding a dog that would be a great match in your home. But Black Labradors and the other colors all grow to become pretty hefty dogs with the females being slightly smaller then their male counterparts. The males tend to grow to be between sixty-five and eighty pounds in weight and the female end up being somewhere between fifty-five and seventy pounds. Either way you look at it, these are not small dogs and you really have to watch for them gaining too much weight.
Their coat is smooth and short and they are prone to shedding so make sure that they are groomed on a regular basis. Their tail is pretty straight and is known to be somewhat on the strong side so you may want to watch small children around those tails. And it is those tails and coat that helps them with swimming as the tail acts like a rudder for when it wants to go in a different direction and the coat is almost waterproof.
When a family is considering Black Labradors as their possible choice for a pet, there are still more things to love about them then what has already been mentioned. This breed is an extremely gentle breed despite its size so they make a great addition to a home that has children.
They are not territorial at all and they are hardly ever very aggressive. But they do like to chew so watch out for your things around the house because before you know it, it will be chewed up. Do not worry though, as proper training can fix the chewing habit in no time at all.
And in case having a great deal of independence is important to you, know that the females are more self-sufficient then the males. And you need to keep in mind that this breed does not reach full maturity until about three years of age, which means you will have three years of nonstop puppy action.
Also, in order to keep your pet at a safe weight, you really need to watch how much the dog eats because they will eat and eat until they become obese.
