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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.

There is a lot to love when it comes to Black Labradors and that is not just referring to how smart they are. These dogs are anything but your typical lap dogs, as they will grow to become very large. The females weigh in as the smallest but they are still anywhere from fifty five to seventy pounds. The males, the larger of the two, end up being somewhere between sixty-five and eighty pounds.

As far as the look of the Labrador types, they are all pretty much the same besides some color difference. The all have this straight tail that helps them to swim as it acts like a little rudder in order to help them change direction while swimming. Their smooth and short coat also makes a great addition as it helps them swim being it is almost waterproof. An important thing to remember is that the tail is pretty strong and a good whack to the head of a baby can really hurt so watch the little ones on the floor.

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.

This breed is very gentle and so much so in fact that they have been known to be able to carry an egg in their mouth without breaking it. But one downfall is that they do like to chew on things, but this habit can easily be broken with a little bit of proper training.

Also, another factor to consider is that females are a little bit more independent then their male counterparts. And at maturity being reached around three years of age, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the puppy energy that they will most certainly show off.

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.

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