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22 Things We Wish Everyone Knew Before They Get a Labrador

Published: by Mary Clark · This post may contain affiliate links

Here are few things that shelter/rescue workers and dog trainers everywhere would like people to understand about the famous Labrador.

So before jumping in and getting yourself a Labrador, you probably think they are the perfect dog because they are popular. Well, they aren't for numerous reasons.

This article will tell you 22 things we wish everyone knew before getting a Labrador.

#1 Labs require a lot of exercises
yellow Labrador standing up in the car trunk and leaning against the backseat
#2 They shed A LOT!
brown Labrador sitting on the floor behind his shed fur
#3 Labradors are big dogs..
two Labrador sleeping on top of its owner sitting on the couch
#4 Labs stay in the puppy stage for years..
white Labrador lying on the couch
#5 Labradors require a lot of attention
smiling yellow Labrador lying on top of a big rock at the park
#6 Labradors are found on every corner and parking lot
yellow Labrador sitting on the concrete pathway next to the grass with pink flowers
#7 Because they are so friendly, Labs can make poor guard dogs
brown Labrador lying on the couch with sunlight on its face while being pet by a woman
#8 Labs are not clean dogs..
chocolate brown Labrador lying in mud
#9 Labradors are not the best lap dogs
black Labrador lying on top of a man's lap sitting on the couch
#10 As retrievers, these dogs like to chew
Labrador puppy lying in its bed while biting a black shoe
#11 They are genetically disposed to obesity
yellow Labrador lying on the grass while biting a stick
#12 Others will be jealous of your dog
reflection in the round mirror of the adorable face of a chocolate brown Labrador lying on the bed
#13 It is very hard to say “No” to Labs
brown Labrador sitting on the floor behind the chewed orange ring
#14 Labradors are needy and will often be in your way..
chocolate brown Labrador puppy lying on the couch with a bunch of paint brushes in its mouth
#15 Although they are a great family dog, Labs were bred to be a working dogs..
black Labrador lying on the floor with its adorable face
#16 Traveling with Labs is difficult..
black Labrador lying on top of a chopped tree trunk in the forest
#17 Feeding Labradors is expensive..
Labrador puppy standing in front porch while holding a bowl with spilled dog food in its mouth
#18 Labs can develop a tendency to jump..
brown Labrador bow playing in the green grass
#19 Labradors can tear up your backyard..
Labrador lying down on the green grass while chewing something in its mouth
#20 Pee spots in your house..
chocolate brown Labrador puppy lying down on the floor while staring at its pee in front of him
#21 Labs are a single dog demolition team on flower beds
black Labrador lying in the purple flowers
#22 Labrador ownership takes work!

a happy black Labrador lying on the grass with dried leaves and tree behind him
The good news is that if you’re willing to put in the work, you will be rewarded with a fun, loyal, awesome new friend. Unconditional love, and all that.
The truth is, Labs are not for everyone.
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