The Labrador retriever is the top registered dog breed for the 20th year in a row. Is this good news or bad?

This is good and bad news for the Labrador Retriever, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrador_Retriever#Health" rel="nofollow">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labrador_Retriever.... The breed is already prone to hip dysplasia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ The lighter colors are also prone to high shedding and allergies as well. Also, with a lot of the puppy mill breeders, there is a lot of inbreeding now causing deafness and blindness plus other health issues.It is good in that there is no rick of the breed becoming rare or extinct.

If people select the dogs they buy from reputable breeders, ones who have taken their dogs to shows - or field trials AND taken them to a vet for genetic testing - hips, eyes, ears - then they have less risk of getting a dog that has genetic problems. Health conditions are the result of poor breeding practices, these are more common in small breed that come from puppy mills and back yard breeders. The Labrador Retriever has high numbers, a good genetic base, that will help keep it a relatively healthy breed- of course all breeds have some health issues, and the Lab is no exception- but again if people support good breeding practices this is not a problem.

The Lab is a top dog for many reasons, being a "soft-mouthed" dog it will probably contine to be a respected pet. So.. I would say "good news" if people who buy are responsible, "bad news" if breeders create more dogs than the market will bare.

I think it is good news as the Labrador Retriever is very deserving of this title. They are the best pets and companions around. Always loving and sweet but do have a bit of a protective side to their humans and will bark in warning.

I am sure there is already indiscriminate breeding for this breed. Puppy mills abound for this breed and that is definitely not good for the breed at all. Personally I think all breeders should just stop.

There are too many dogs in shelters that have to be euthanized every year now. A lot of those puppies that come even from responsible breeders will wind up in shelters or rescues and homeless. Sad but true!

The main drawback to the Labrador's popularity is that the demand created for it leads to puppy mills focusing on Labrador production. The health problems of the Labrador (hip and elbow dysplasia, a tendency towards obesity) are relatively minor. However, the increase in breeding with no thought to the genetic health of the breed, as is common in puppy mills, is dangerous.In addition, the long-term popularity of the breed allows these fairly reprehensible operations to speculate on future demand with little risk of financial loss.

These wonderful dogs have been around for centuries. There are always good breeders out there. Just like horse breeders, they keep the gene-line healthy.

Labs are sweet tempered and great with children. There are countless documented cases of labs saving children from harm. Our neighbors chocolate lab used to sit by the curb between the toddler and the street.

If their toddler tried to step beyond the dog, he would grab her top and pull her back. All labs are good swimmers, and love the water. If you have children and a swimming pool, a lab is a must have!

It is good news for Labs, but bad news for other breeds. Good news for Labs because they would not go extinct and they would always be cared for. Bad news for other breeds because people would rather choose Labs because of their popularity rather than other breeds.

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