7 Reasons You SHOULD NOT Get a Black Lab. Black labradors dogs are loving, loyal, active hunting dogs but they may not be best for everyone. In this video, we share 7 reasons why the black lab may not be best for you and your family. Black lab dogs have cons and negatives and in this video we share 7 reasons why they may not be a good fit.
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If you are a single guy, a Lab will be better than any lady you will ever meet! They are loyal, playful, kind, and couldn't care less about how you dress, money, status, or anything. Just feed them and give some attention.
i do little an my labs are happy and there 5 month old pups they love the rope toy i hold it and they try to take it. i throw a ball down the hallway they get it and i do it again maybe 20times and thats enough to tucker them out. i just crate train them for night time im not going to do what i did last time wake up to messes or biting thing like wires so its for there safety. i only had them a month and the are making great progress for rescue pups. i like to off leash train them and have the one sister overcome lud sounds outside i had chokers but she panic's over a trash bin or car door slam, ambulance that she will hurt herself so i got a leash that pull there heads down killing all there pull power its night and day difference and it not near there airway. i just had to try new things see what works and doesnt and they are learning.
I have a black lab I love her. She is my BFF! Best dog ever. WOW, thanks for all the likes
Same
True I love them❤
Amen! My black lab is my baby and bff!!!
Same
Yep
My female black lab was the easiest to house train of any dog I ever had. Smart, emotionally intelligent, gentle around smaller dogs and children, friendly to strangers, so so so loving. Luna❤❤❤❤
Astrid, our 7 month old black lab is the kindest and most intelligent and sympathetic dog we ever had.
I took mine everywhere. With NO lead. People always wanted to know if they could take her home with them.
My black lab is named Lola, she is amazing
the best dog in the world
I have an English black lab and he and I are best buds. He’s a muscular little guy. Like a black bear.
I have a black lab and couldn't imagine life without him. My Lab absolutely brings so much joy to my life. I'm over 50 years old now and he is the best dog I ever had. He is Very Smart and always stays with you no matter where you're at. He loves going for walks with me so he can run around down by the ponds in my area. I consider him a family member & would do anything for him & Love My Black Lab!
Same here .my grandkids adore miss sierra the boys Are 9 and granddaughter is 11 she watches their every move and is best protection they could have she licks them to death ha ha🇺🇲🇺🇲🪖
I turned 50 last year, have five adult children and one grandchild. I’ve had dogs my whole adult life in various sizes such as German Shepherd, Malinois, West Highland White Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Shih Tzu and Chihuahua. Our Chihuahua was by far the most challenging one next to our children 😂. Our little black lab is now 6 weeks old and is coming home to us in just 2 weeks ❤️. It will be our first Labrador but I think we can handle her 😉.
Same
My black lab died🫤
@@flashpoint7557 very sorry to hear that. The Lifespan for dogs is way to short.
I had a Black Lab for 14 years. She was my baby. Best dog I've ever owned.😢 I miss her so much!
My black lab was a member of the family, let me hug her around the neck when my Daddy died, took my pain upon herself and brought me her exclusive special toy to my lap to make me feel better. She was the love of my life.
Mine was too. Amazing God blessed creatures.
Our black lab was the best dog we ever had!
ik same with mine
Yeah!
I agree!
What do you mean “was” what happened to it?
So true
My black lab, Baloo, lived till he was 13 and he was literally my best friend from the age of 10 to 23. I miss him every day. Literally the sweetest, gentlest, and funniest boi you've ever met. You are wrong, my friend.
We just lost ours at almost 12 years. We did everything recommended in the video and he only had old age arthritis, and he was coping well and still full of energy, but then he deteriorated suddenly and was diagnosed with haemangiosarcoma of the spleen and we had go let him go within 3 days. Black labs are truly amazing dogs and we were so lucky to have him in our family.
Feel your pain Lab lover lost my black Lab 12 20 23 after 14 years he was 95 lbs me and my wife broken a sad Christmas for us and my whole family missing my boy RIP Gator
I have a black Lab! When I got him he had been mistreated. They cut his paw pads so he couldn't run. When he healed enough he run anyway. A friend brought him to me. He looked like he hadn't had food often. He was about 3 months. I've had him sence about 3 years. He's well feed and treated like he's loved and he is. He's a good dog. I'm glad I have him.
Awesome! Great dogs!
That is awful! Who on gods earth would mistreat an animal like that! So glad he found a good home with you❤️
Did the paw pads heal all the way? What a sad, disgusting story! How people can be cruel to animals is beyond me. I am glad to hear he found a loving home. God Bless you and your Black Lab….🙏🏼♥️👋🏼🇨🇦 I have a Chocolate and Black one myself….Daisy and Shelby(12 and 18months)🥰
Same here! But mine is a girl and I got her a couple days ago
Oh my god, that’s one of the most despicable acts of cruelty I’ve ever heard.
I miss my buddy, Loki, so much. I cried watching this video. Loki was everything that you pointed out. We were partners for 15 years. During his lifespan we covered over 15,000 miles; strolling in the neighborhood, hiking in the woods or walking on the C&O Canal path. Everybody loved Loki. He had a fanbase wherever we went. Such a beautiful, fun-loving soul. I am going to eventually spread his ashes along his favorite walking paths. For now his urn is on the mantle so I can wish him good morning and goodnight every day.
I had to put my black lab down last year at 13. We got him from the City Pound when he was 11 months old. When we got him, he was underweight at 67 pounds. Within a year he was more than 105 pounds and all muscle. He weighed 100 pounds between 2 and 6 ( we got his weight down to 90 after that ). He was such a dear and sweet companion. I found myself just talking to him and he looked like he understood me. I smile when I think about him.
@@sevenstarsofthedipper1047 So sorry for your loss. I still talk to Loki every day, sitting on the mantle. Loki was also a big guy. (95 lbs. of lean muscle.) We kept each other in shape with our daily treks. Gosh, I miss him so much.
@@fletchersmith7751 Sorry about yours.
Just put my baby girl down at 14 horrible thing to go through but so happy she lived a full life and had fun the whole time
It's so hard to let go. I lost mine a week ago. I found her in the morning, she had passed in her sleep at 13. Absolute joy of a dog.
I had a black lab, his name was Bob. He died in the lock down. He was very gentle and lazy but he'd walk miles! I miss Bob. He was a good boy
My Otis is the best dog we’ve ever had! He’s smart and lovable. He’s about 120lbs and stays in the water. Great with my cat, and loves walks.
Our black lab is one of the sweetest dogs I came across in my 40 years of owning dogs...we love him to the moon!
love my sweet little weasel too!
We found a beautiful 3 month old black lab, who had been abandoned in the park when temp were near freezing. My husband said he could not leave him in the cold, so we brought him home. So sweet and had been mistreated. He is a sweetie, but has separation anxiety.
why target the black ones? thats like saying the yellow and the chocolate ones are more superior. the colour doesnt change the breed!
The black ones are more common and more sought after than the others
It's ridiculous to say that. The breed -- actually all "retriever" breeds come with these issues. They were bred to be active, comfortable with humans, and part of a social group. That's why they need exercise and companionship. The shedding results from the double coat, which all labs have.
@@tylarroy2395 It still applies to all Labs. Anyone seeking a lab should watch this video. So it is silly to focus only on black labs.
@@tonysmith9930 I'm not the one who did it, I was just saying why they did it
I mean the colour definitely matters but not always. Black and some golden are a lot more energetic, seeing as they are more working line gun dogs. Chocolate labs and some golden are more show line dog, heavier and more relaxed dogs.
I've had 3 black labs. ALL three were like family. The first lived to be 15. Then we rescued another and within months got a companion lab. They became inseparably pair bonded. We just had to put down our oldest due to larangeal paralysis which is common in labs and horses. I'm still going to be looking for another or two or three when the time is right. Wonderful dogs!!!
for me, black labs have no cons!
Labradors are heaven sent to make life better. They are eternal toddlers that melt your heart on a daily basis with only a requirement of food and love. They are the best workers, beggars, foot warmers, and arm rests. Train them early and consistently and integrate them as family. I have been fortunate to have had female black labs that spanned decades of companionship and I hope to see them again one day when everything is all said and done in this life. There are differences between male and female in behavior and labs are basically 30 years old at the end of their first birthday, not 7. Fortunately, they are one of the easiest and cutest to train up. When it comes to labs, they don’t do things wrong. It’s always going to be because you aren’t doing something right and you need to figure it out and communicate that to them more clearly. Remember, they’re heaven sent to love you! Best Regards.
This was 7 reasons to get a black lab for me 😍😍😍
Awesome!!
We have a black lab named Capone. He is sweet, loyal, protective and loves showing affection. Hes an old dog. And so smart....but he has seizures...and his hips have been bothering him a lot. But hes such a good boy!
He is a gangster
Absolute best dog I ever had. Took a huge piece of me with him when he passed.
I know this feeling.
As I'm laying here in bed next to my 13-year-old black lab who has been my soulmate since he was eight weeks old, all I hear is blah blah blah, and I'm enjoying the pretty pictures!
I put my 12 year old black lab (Voldemort) down three weeks ago and have done my share of crying since then. In my over half century on this planet I've always had a dog in the family and he was the best: friendly, loyal, just a great companion all around and boy was he smart. If the back door was not closed all the way he taught himself how to let himself out with his snout and would use his paws to let himself back in. Yes he did shed a lot - So muich so that we had to pay hundreds to get the hairs out of the HVAC coils even if we changed the filters monthly. Also, he often wake me up in the middle of the night and not because he had to go out but because he was lonely. What really hurt was that if I had been asked a month ago how long he had to go I would have said a year at least, maybe two. He stopped eating on Thanksgiving Day so I took him to the vet on that Friday. On Saturday they callled and said it was cancer and at his age nothing really to do but say goodbye. A heavy price to pay for joyous years.
My earliest memory. We were at the animal shelter, we wanted a black lab. I couldnt have been older than 3 at this point. First, we are brought a nice gentle lab, already trained, the perfect family pet. Then, my father asks to see the other one ‘Dustin’. The vet had a look of fear on her face. “Dustin? Are you sure?” My father insisted. She went to get him. Suddenly, a dog, who was covered in his own shit bursts through the door, sees me, and pounces. I start screaming. Dustin is quickly taken away. Later, my father says to my mom “I think I wanna get Dustin”. We had him for about 10 years before he passed, and it was one of the best decisions my father ever made.
Mine lived to be 17, sweetest dogs ever
Great story !!!
Black labs are true companions and must be trained properly. Everything in this video is accurate, but I feel like this video is solidifying why you should get one if youre willing to commit. overall it comes down to just being a good dog owner. The issues presented in the video are common across many breeds, and it's probably a zero sum game because every breed has different negatives, BUT every dog is trainable. My experience is coming from about 23 years of having black labs. Like most dogs, proper taining, love and excersise is what's needed.
They do shed, they are big, they need exercise but they are hands down the best most loving dog you can get. I have 2, Nelly and her pup Oso, 100 lbs each and I wouldn't trade em for a million dollars.
We have a 5 yr old black lab male. We are in the process of adopting an 18 week female. Ive owned many different breeds of dogs and colors. These dogs are by far the best mannered, intellegent and affectionate dogs ever. Black dogs are most commonly surrendered to shelters because people are morons if they think a dogs color defines them as good or bad. The stupidest thing Ive ever heard. Its like putting a kid up for adoption because their eyes are brown instead of blue. This infuriates me.
I have a male black labrador who is 14 months old, he is very energetic, playful and attention seeker. He hates being ignored, and very naughty. He is the youngest son of our family.
Start penny boarding on leash, trust me
I have had a black lab sin 1970 when I can home from VN I am on number 6 right now these dogs have kept me going and saved my life many time the English labs are way more Mello than American labs which are hunting dogs but I do not agree with all you say I am 77 and 100%DAV and this one is very well trained she just turned 8 so I think alot of people should not get one and leave it in the house or kennel while they go to work She keeps me going with many health issues that I have
i got my black lab for my 16th birthday back in 2020 and now i’m almost 19 and he’s my best friend ❤️❤️
The most beautiful caring dog ever had them and grew up with them all my life.
13 and a 1/2 wonderful years with mine. The best friend I could ever know. Black Labs forever. ❤
Yesterday we said goodbye to our dog it was really painful 😢 can't imagine going through that again
The only bad thing about labs are that their farts are highly radioactive and can clear out a portion of the house while the occupants beg for mercy from the cloud of doom
haha!
I can second this! It amazes me how something so EVIL can come out of something so cute! Seriously, it is the most foul, rancid, disgusting thing I have ever smelled in my life.
Cause the bad food. My one dont.
I also believe it is strongly influenced by their diet, but when they occasionally fart, they take no prisoners and it feels like a new kind of chemical weapon has just been invented 🤣
He is right about black Labs. on everything. We love our rescue lab. Loki is my best friend and a fun dog. But if your not active and outdoorsy and not use to a big doggo then a it wouldn’t be fair to the dog to adopt a lab. Use a harness and not a collar so their throat won’t be damaged. 🐕🦺
All dogs are Same, if you love them they wil love you back , if u can’t don’t buy any dog 🙏🏻
Why does this video apply to only black labs. Wouldn’t it be all Labrador’s? Either way I have two black labs and love them. They are so smart, sweet, and protective.
women in the my local walmart parking lot was giving away black labs from the trunk of her suv. one of them dead locked eye contact with me as i walked by. so i snatched him up and named him Odin. so far he is great addition to our big family and snuggled in perfectly. ❤
My black lab was the best dog I ever had. She died at 14. I still miss her
This is my 3rd Black Lab for me. They are fairly different in personality! My first was a rescue, and he came to be The Diplomat. He learned so fast that I didn't train him, handled all situations with perfect aplomb. Him and my old horse were great friends. The second was a chow mix, and she was the opposite! If she made a decision, it was the wrong one. But she was lovable in her weird way. My current one is an english lab, really bouncy boy who enjoys sleeping on top of me. Good video!
Mine is about 9 months old . Even though she has about drove me crazy with her energy, being a puppy and getting into everything! lol I love and adore her !!! Couldn’t picture my life without her !! Even only being 9 months old she 1 of 2 of the best dogs I ve ever had !!!! Great family dog !!
Thanks for sharing!!
I had 2males and am on 4th female easier to train and home body's always at my side
Adopted Sherlock from Broward Humane Society in November of 2021. He was flown in with 60 other rescues from Baton Rouge LA. He was a handsome and sweet black lab that appeared healthy. The vet said he had 3 intestinal parasites that he treated him for and would gain 15 lbs which he did. A year later he seemed fine but tested positive for heart worm. Apparently with a negative test initially and put on heartworm preventative immediately there is a window where the dog tests negative but will turn positive and should be rechecked in 90 days.Today he is a happy, healthy but very energetic dog. He needs to play and run a lot as the video talks about. If you adopt a black lab you will have a loyal and loving companion. Just make sure you are ready to get up and out to exercise every day!😎👍
RIP smokey my black lab
Have 5 month old he is soooo sweet and smart!! Loves water and everyone he meets❤️ he goes daycare couple days week to play and socialize and is in puppy classes .. he is such a joy and I highly recommend them 😍
The best dog I ever had was my black lab. He was sweet but would protect if he needed to. Smart and loyal. Loved kids and listened very well I had him eight years. It broke my heart the day he died . I'll always miss and love my Marley .
I’ve had Labrador Retrievers for 30 years, and all but two were black. I’ve also had Great Pyrenees, Great Danes, hounds, terriers, GSDs, American Bulldogs, and others. HANDS DOWN, I will always take a black Lab as the best all around dog.
I watched this video because I just acquired a black lab mix and was curious about the negative connotation in the title. While watching I realized this is really a pro-black lab video! It explains what you need to be willing to do to make your black lab a happy and healthy addition to your family! If you're not able to provide the time, attention, and energy that this wonderful breed needs, then that would be totally unfair to him/her! And you need to consider another breed altogether. My new rescue Lila, was gifted to me (they knew I wanted a dog after losing my beloved Schipperke) by amazing friends and coworkers and after months of screening shelter dogs, they knew she was just perfect for me!! After meeting her at the shelter with my family, we quickly knew she was the one, and we brought her home. She is sweet, loving, and amazing with other dogs. 🥰💗🐕🦮 Someone is home often to play with and shower her with the love and attention she needs and deserves! We love her and will happily provide her with all that she needs to be happy, healthy and well adjusted. Thank you for sharing this informative video! 💖
Thank you! You nailed it!!
Joe again My sierra talks to me and my wife every day
I have had fellow DAV veterans who adopted lab mix I prefer full blooded labs not being a snob but after 6 labs since 1970 one friend had a male names Jake. Not sure what other kind of dog he was but bite a few people for no reason had to surrender him he was a great dog 😫😫🇺🇲🇺🇲🪖
They are the best!
Same, I love my big baby girl💕
I just lost my 13yr old black lab/border collie (best guess) rescue. She was all black lab with a white patch on her chest though. She had a rough start to life. Seized from a home w/32 other dogs and cats, went to a vet training clinic, then to a rescue. With patients, redirecting behaviors, and love, she became a once in a lifetime amazing best friend. She lived in our 3 cats world. A 60lb dog bowing to our 12lb cat that owns the house, ignoring the 10lb Princess Kitty, and belonged to 13lb cat Bass. 3 months after Bass passed she just wasn’t healing from him passing, so we got her a kitty, who came w/a crazy sister that is now my shadow. Once Marlin got used to B (the big scary dog) they became buddies, and our B was back to her happy self. When we’re ready, we will get another black lab mix. My husband and I while growing up just had better dogs of mix breed. My dream in life is to run a black dog&cat rescue, as they are the least likely to be adopted. BBD syndrome, big black dog. When I learned the statistics of all black/mostly black dogs and cats rescue rates it broke my heart. 🤞🏼 I win the lottery one day.
Great comment. Thank you for sharing
A good lab doesn't depend on their color their attitude is how the owner train them
My black Labrador just died. He was born in 2020 to 2023 so he had a whole chance of a big life so now I'm kinda mad at u. Rest in peace xerxes there will never be a black Labrador more majestic then you in my eyes
I own three Blacks. Males are 95 and 110lbs, female 70. Amazing dogs and two walks a day seems to do the trick.
I have a black lab that’s a rescue. He is laid back and like having a big kid. He’s great.
While watching this my black lab is sleeping on my lap
The lab mix I rescued after he was dumped , starved and sick . He weighed 65 lbs but after a trip to the vet and 30 days later he's 75 lbs. Very sweet dog n absolutely love it when he takes me for a walk.
Your video, and comments below, are excellent and true to this great breed. I'm glad that you present it as instructional not criticisms. All dogs require attention and good care. I have had wonderful dogs of high breeding and some off the street. But Labs are amazing. Anyone of good heart who brings a lab into their life will be inspired by the affection (and laughs) they provide.
I never listen to this kind of stuff my life turns a year next month I got him in February of this year 2022 and he's already showing that he's very protective for me and my family. He doesn't take food from anybody who doesn't live in the house. My uncle tried to give him some food and he wouldn't even take it he's very protective and very smart
I have a pure bred yellow lab and he is all of this but even though he doesn’t socialise because there are no other dogs for miles he is still happy
Have a 50lbs female black lab and she is the best thing I've ever been around. I don't know what if do without her.
I dissagree black labs make wonderfull pets they are very sweet, kind and gentle I love there energetic energy they have unlike me :l but I own 5 very sweet labs and if you are looking for a dog I would totally recomened labs just make sure you buy them a toy or they will use your shoes :)
multiple toys, as many as possible
My Black lab Dolly she live with my parents in other city. I miss her soo much. I can’t wait to meet her soon
My 1st dog was a black lab. She was my best friend, so kind, funny and intelligent.
I agree with the first point. They are very strong dogs and difficult to take out and handle and separation anxiety is true as well.
How does this differ from any other Lab?
My 5 month old black lab hesitates to go out for a walk , he just stops in middle of the walk
Both of my labs , male 100.lbs, and female 70 lbs can be controlled with voice commands. I never put a leash on them.
I’m getting a black Labrador pup on Saturday.. it’s a girl and it’s sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cute and my dads neighbour has a black lab and my mom lives next door to someone who has some cats and just to say we are super playful and active so it’s the perfect doge
My black lab was a party animal... Found him naked and in jail. I bailed him out and brought him home. All he wanted to do was travel the world and meet people, and he loved picking up chicks at the coffee shop. He and our other buddy (a catahoula) were just three guys hanging out. How I miss my boys...
I have a black labrador and he's amazing and such a cheeky personality. Most loving dog.
Sometimes it hard to get up in the morning but my black lab makes shore I do love him and could imagine life with him or my cats
My family has a Black & Golden Lab and I love them! A Black Lab is tied with Golden Retriever as my top favorite dog breeds! The Black Lab would be another option for me if I wasn’t able to get a German Shepard! I love this breed! ❤️
They definitely aren’t dogs for beginner dog owners. But still an amazing breed! I have one and he’s my bestie for life.
We are on our 3rd and 4th BL....in a townhouse and never a problem. We always get rescues as well. ❤
What a bunch of bull! I have had 2 black labs and they were amazing. The one I have now is really smart and affectionate. She listens well and knows who the alpha leader is. I think it is shameful to single out a dog by its color. I have had a couple chocolate labs and they were no different than my black ones. Labs are labs, an amazing specie of dogs and highly recommend any color lab. You will not be disappointed.
Black lab is best winter bed companion, warm all night, lots of happy tail thumping bed buddy protector.
I don’t have a black labs but I do have two chocolate labs. I started with one and then a year later got a second. Full disclosure I live in an apartment in Houston. I did TONS of research before getting a dog and labs were on the list of “apartment friendly” as long as you are active. I will say my two labs could not be more different, my first one (male) is very calm attentive, self sufficient and brilliant. My second (girl) is a Tasmanian Devil lol and tons of energy but loves to cuddle. Oh my boy never barks while my girl barks at everything with even her own reflection. Now my first was with me every single day as I worked from home when I got him he was the EASIEST dog to train! Literally potty trained in two days and so easy with any thing! My girl dog I got for company for the first when I went back to office life, in the beginning I thought I may have made a mistake as her training experience was SOOOO different. She took 4-5month to fully potty train, I had to crate train her as she is quite destructive (where as my boy is the opposite and gets free roam when I’m not home) what got me through her training was constantly remembering it was a different tracing experience lol. Now FULL disclosure, like I said they are GREAT apartment dogs IF (and it’s a HUGE if) you are willing to tailor your life around having Labs. I take them for a MINIMUM of 3 walks a day but it’s usually 4, they go to the dog park at least 4-5 times a week! Pros, they become so socialized with other people and other dogs you could literally take them anywhere. Cons, the commitment is NO JOKE! Lol my friends get annoyed “oh I can’t because of the pups, or oh I have to be home by this time” and ALOT of exercise. Also HAIR, sooooo much hair! It’s ALL year round! I could vacuum my house 12 times and their would still be hair everywhere! I’ve literally gotten a fresh apple from the fridge, but into it…hair lol.All that said, my dogs have unlocked a part in my heart I never knew I had. I couldn’t imagine my life with out them! Love them soooooo much! The best part of my day is coming home and seeing their beautiful faces!
black labs and chocolate labs are the same dog with a color mutation they are all Labrador retrievers they are the same bread of dog only with different coats. some say that they have different temperaments and for a long time were not regarded has equal but two black labs can have a chocolate lab pups. two chocolate labs can have a black lab pup and both black and chocolate labs can have a white/golden labs. Labradors unlike what most people think can have many coats not exclusively black. they range from solid black, black with some white markings, black with some dark brown mixed in (my Labrador was like this it had brown streaks on its back almost like a panther), dark brown, light brown, yellow or gold and finally white it is not actually white it is a very pale shade of yellow that resembles white. my grand father had a kennel and he bread dogs i have seen many puppies and it is rare for a Labrador to have exclusively black babies but they come out black, yellow or brown when it is two black labs their is more chance that the puppies will have the same coat has its parents but you can get 3 black labs and one chocolate lab even when both the parents are black labs it does not work like humans were mom his white dad his white baby will be white you increase the chances with dogs but the gene is still there and the puppies can come out not the same color has his siblings or parents.
Best dog that I ever had, and I have owned dogs for over 50 years.
The black lab is strong ,energetic, requires a lot or attention,ext. but when my lab knew and cared to jump in my pool and place his nose under my grandson arm pit and pull him up to surface and swim to the steps that a thinker and figure out what to do with training. Now who wouldn’t want a dog like that. And they show nothing but love, Thank you Duke for saving my Grandson’s life
best dogs ever ❤
1 hour to 1.5 hours of exercise? Yeah right. Try 3-4 hours. These dogs are absolute tanks and can go all day.
I have a black lab x rottie, about 54kg's (110 pounds), and I got him 1 day before covid hard lockdown here, so it was impossible to socialise him. He is awesome, impossible, powerful, so loving, never gets tired and is obssesive about balls, I love him more than anything. Oh, and the shedding is insane.
Maybe title this "7 things to consider before getting a black lab". They are the best, most sweet tempered dogs ever.
The title is misleading. It’s not about the colour of the lab but about the elements to consider when adopting a highly energetic dog such as Labrador (of any colour). It’s not applicable just to black Labs. I also find some information questionable. Not all labs have separation anxiety and a dominant leader nature. As a mum of a black lab, all I can tell you is that they are amazing in all colours and sizes. They can be quite independent and get along with other dogs, cats and other animals. It all depends of the environment in which they grew up and how they were trained. All thy need is a caring, loving and responsible human, as all the pets do.
The best dog I ever had was a black lab. He was SOOOO good, but man was he big. He was over 100 Ibs when he died. He was so big his hips gave out. I miss Lucky.
Good boy!
i disagre i have a black lab they are sweet loving and kind and ya they are energetic but not that much they are also funny and ya they shed a lot but you clean it up once i was crying and he came up from laying down and walked up to me and sat by me he helped me threw many tough times
They are so inteligent, mine was easy to train, but mine was an escape artist
My husband and I acquired a black lab 3 days ago and she’s 3 months. This being my first dog, she’s so sweet. Great video. I’m looking forward to watching her grow up and watch her navigate through training.
You will love her more each day and have the best companion you could imagine. They're that perfect.
After having a black lab for months now, (got her as a puppy) I can definitely say every point up here is true if it is a purebred. My wife and I didn't move around much - until now. I wound up with a rotator cuff tear, she pulled me out the door and onto the ground at 7 months and I'm 310 pounds - when they aren't sleeping they are getting into EVERYTHING, THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING IN THEIR MOUTH. PERIOD. She will eat things that I can't believe like plastic, rocks, you name it we have pulled it out of her mouth at least 10 times or more a day. She will get angry and bark at me if I don't take her to the dog park or something, CONSTANTLY BORED she doesn't like laying around unless she has run in circles for an hour. If Me or my wife leave for even 3 minutes, when we come back she acts like we were gone all day, she follows my wife everywhere and goes berserk if she leaves, lucky for us she works at home now and I am home as well so the dog has us constantly. And this is a FEMALE. You must be a strong person who can train or at least direct like a leader, like it says. Anyone who disagrees has a mixed dog or got really lucky lol. The funniest thing was her two favorite toys, first was a plastic lawn dart with the heavy end missing, she went nuts over it because of how it moved, next was a rubber ducky old school squeaker style. She preferred these to almost every other dog toy ever made. If you want to relax, get a great dane or something, this dog will make you move whether you like it or not. I can definitely see it being a great dog to someone who exercises outside, awaiting the 1-3 year mark when they finally calm down. I am not saying it was a mistake to get a black lab, and I wouldn't dare try to separate "Eclipse" from mommie at this point, I am just saying, be ready lol.
This is so on point. I don't know why there are so many dislikes. I recently brought black lab and it's so energetic. They are hyper active.
I've had a black lab mix, Buddy. Most of this is true. Amazing intelligence, mischievous, very protective with kids. But when I'd leave for work he was so heartbroken he would tear up the blinds, coach, and howl & yodel until I was home. He would steal, hoard, and chew my things into a nest so he could feel closer to me.
Yeah, so I sewed a couple of my old jerseys together to make my guy a 'blankie' for his dog bed, and that helped, stopped him stealing my socks.
Our Mindy-girl was the the best pup you coulda asked for. She would never jump on you. Would only bark if someone knocked and then proceed to be happy to meet a new friend. She'd always want to be by your side. She was a sweetheart. Labs are such good, loyal, loving, fun, dogs.
When I was younger I got a black lab and she was just fine and she listened to me so she would go slower because I was 5 but she was the perfect dog for me and we had a pool before she died and we would go swimming in the pool
I had a black lab Her name was kia i loved her more than me myself She never liked being alone Once me and my family went to waterpark at night we had dinner and just a few metres away from our home we checked the cameras because usually the know it from like metres away when we checked the camera she was nowhere to be seen when we reached home then too we were unable to find her weasked our neighbors they too didnt knew anything we searched everywhere but we cant find her then after few minutes my father found her in the back corner of my backyard lying down we were so happy to be able to find her until after a few seconds my father said she died my heart broke and e were crying like hell Miss u kia hope u will be fine I love u
Oh my thats horrible. Well I guess my dog Puppy is out there with Kia playing. 🌈
@@Innocenthildi o yeah cuz Kia makes friends very easily
I know she misses you one day you will be reunited ♥
Love my big boy he is a smart sweet loyal family member.
After reading many of the comments, I can't help wondering if I'm the only one who noticed most of the dogs in the video were NOT black Labrador Retrievers. Most of them definitely had other breeds mixed in - one looked like it had maybe dachshund, and more than a few had the long ears of hounds! Also, those with white chests are also not purebred. Sadly, like a lot of other pure breed dogs, popularity has led to many poorly bred animals with an increasing number of health issues. You rarely used to hear of these dogs having any issues at all. Having said that, my aunt used to have a lovely boy, who was 21 when he passed away. When I met him, he was 18 years old, and still enjoying swimming and running around! Back then, they were much better bred for the purpose they were meant for!
My dogter is such a crazy horse. 2 year old girl named Lila. The nudging temper tantrums, she lays out flat and we call her long dog. So much emotion and energy. Like a nuclear power plant. Lol I love this dogger to death.
Accurate. Mine keeps me in shape.
That’s great
Growing up we had a black lab and he was the best dog my family ever had.
Our black lab was so cute and funny and we miss her❤
Excellent video, thanks for all the helpful information
My pleasure!
black labs are amazing companions. the only issue is their snout and their apatite.
Have my sister's rescue female black lab. She had her for a year no problems, very high energy though and hard to control with rippling muscles. Sister gave birth to her daughter and first walk out the dog immediately tried to kill a small dog with no warning. Figured out former owner trained her to kill small animals. So dog was sent to her parents for "retirement" but the dog still attempts to attack small dogs even with a muzzle and can almost pull my parents over, myself am barely strong to hold her back sometimes. It's gotten better as she's aged and calmed down a bit but can never let your guard down. She also has massive separation anxiety and 0 independence.
This video is pretty silly: The only "bad thing" specifically about a BLACK Lab was that you can see the shed fur in your house. Maybe you can't see the shed fur from a Yellow Lab or a Chocolate Lab so easily, but that's actually a bad thing. Because you should keep your house clean even if you can't see the shed fur. So the real "disadvantages" are actually about all labs. But to most people who want a big strong dog, none of these things are disadvantages. It's good to get an AKC Lab who comes from parents without any of those health problems. It's good if they have a large yard to run around in. It's good they are highly intelligent, easily trained, are sociable, loyal, and polite. Brushing them cuts way down on shedding and it keeps them clean. Maybe best of all, is they have very good instincts: My lab puppies learned to chase balls and retrieve them in a single training session.