The Complete Labrador Handbook: The Essential Guide for New & Prospective Labrador Owners

by Linda Whitwam

“This is an excellent read for anyone who wants a Labrador or already has one. I have been breeding Labradors for 35 years and I will be recommending this to my puppy buyers from now on,” CHERYL A. CURTIS, MASSACHUSETTS, USA

Start off on the right foot with the 284-page full colour Complete Labrador Handbook. It’s the only reference book you’ll ever need & essential reading for anyone getting a puppy, adult or rescue Labrador Retriever.

Specialist canine author Linda Whitwam has teamed up with 31 experts - all AKC Breeders of Merit or Kennel Club Assured Breeders - to answer the dozens of questions every new & potential owner has. Together they provide a blueprint for a rewarding, lifelong partnership between you & your new Labrador.

Learn about the typical traits and habits of the world’s most popular breed, what Labradors love & hate, exercise - how much and how often, grooming, dealing with puppy biting & caring for an ageing Lab.

If you haven’t got your puppy yet, save money & potential heartache by following our guidelines & steering clear of unhealthy pups. Learn:

Where NOT to Buy a Labrador From How to Spot a Poorly-Bred Pup How to Find a Good Breeder & What Questions to Ask How to Pick a Healthy Puppy with the Right Temperament For You Male or Female Show, Working or a Mixture Colour? Puppy-Proofing Your Home & Garden Finding & Caring for Rescue Labs

Once home, the book guides you through the first days, weeks & months, including:

Where Puppy Should Sleep Getting Your Labrador Used to You & Your Home Understanding & Bonding with Your New Arrival Housetraining & Crate Training Obedience Training incl. Sit, Stay, Down, Recall, Walking on Leash & Clicker Training Socialisation

There’s over 20 pages on Feeding, including Feeding Puppies, Feeding Charts, Calorie Counters, Raw Diet, Maintaining a Healthy Weight - often a challenge with Labs! & Feeding Seniors.

 Labrador Health is covered in depth, including Ailments which can Affect the Breed, Allergies, Skin Issues, Ear Infections, Spaying, Neutering, Vaccinations, Worming, De-Fleaing & Microchipping & the Labrador Facts of Life.

REVIEWS FOR THE COMPLETE LABRADOR HANDBOOK:

“This is the book I have been looking for. I have had only had Springer Spaniels. This is my first Lab & after reading this book I am able to understand why my Lab behaves the way he does,” L. NORDENHOLD, USA

 ”A superbly-written comprehensive collection of advice, information and ideas about the breed & beautifully illustrated with lovely photographs. Plenty of research has clearly gone into this book with so many quotes from reputable breeders. As an Assured KC Breeder of Labradors I have already added this Handbook to my suggested reading list for prospective puppy families, and can wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone interested in welcoming a Labrador into their family or those who already have one,” A.

Genres: Dogs, Nonfiction

284 pages, Paperback

Published April 27, 2017

Reviews

[Stephen Rhodes · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good primer for the training and care of Labs - though it is written from a British perspective. I read it to reacquaint myself with the basics.

[Ashley Christensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of great information- will definitely be referencing it over and over!

[John Bengier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful book. Lots of good pointers for first time Lab owners.

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think this book would be especially good for people who are looking to get their first Labrador Retriever. However, given I have had the joy of owning a fanastic lab and am grooming a second, I know what wonderful pets Labrador Retreivers are.

The book has a host of helpful information and insight from Labrador Retreiver breeders. I expect it will server me well as a continued reference over what is (hopefully) the long life of my current black Lab.

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative, and not too prissy. I like dog instruction books that still realize dogs are not humans. Whitwam does a good job of instructing, encouraging, and putting to rest an anxious pre-puppy arrival heart. This book will continue to be a reference for me as my puppy grows.

[Anne Hamlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative and helpful. Well organized by chapters and subject matter. It will continue to be a great reference book.

[Em Biedenfeld · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty comprehensive and went through most of the information needed.