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CLUBS:
High Desert Labrador Retriever
Club of Ca, Inc.
- High Desert regions of Southern California and surrounding areas.
Labrador Retriever
Club of Southern California, Inc. - Southern California
The National Labrador
Retriever Club, Inc. - A national Lab Club working for the
betterment of the breed.
Member of the Southern California Sporting Dog Fanciers Assoc.
GENETICS:
B/b, E/e, and Beyond - A detailed examination of Coat Color
Genetics in the Labrador Retriever.
Coat Color Inheritance
in the Labrador Retriever - A good site to begin learning
about this subject.
VetGen - Coat Color
Prediction Service for the Labrador Retriever.
Do Silver Labradors
Really Exist? - This site puts to rest the existance of the
"rare" silver Labrador.
Silver Lab, Real
or Myth? - This site smashes the myth of this so called rare
color of Labrador. Valuable breeder information also included.
Canine Thyroid
Resistry - Genetic testing to identify dogs phenotypically
normal for breeding programs.
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
- Diagnostic service and registry for Hip and Elbow Displaysia,
Patellar Luxation, Craniomandibular osteopathy, and Cardiac and
Thyroid Registries.
Growth-Associated
Bone Disorders in Dogs - OCD, HOD, and Panosteitis discussed
as disorders, symptoms, treatment and genetics. Excellent
link.
Mis-Marks
or "Splash" puppies - International Labrador Review
article with photos of a "splash" puppy.
Labradordb.com - Trace
the Geneology of your Labrador.
General Health:
Cold Water Tail - A euphemism for a relitively common occurance
in Sporting Dogs. The tail of the dog hands down from the
tail base, or is held horizontal for three of four inches and
then drops down.
Urinary
Incontinence - A look at some of the congenital and genetic
causes of lost bladder control.
AcmePet Dog House Health Bulletin
Board - A great
forum to ask questions and share information regarding general
dog health issues.
Gastric
Torsion/Bloat in Dogs - A serious and life threatening sudden
onset illness that affects deep chested dogs such as the Labrador
Retriever, Great Dane, Akita and Doberman Pinscher.
Cold
Tail, Dead Tail, Limber Tail - A condition most often found
in working and sporting breeds.
Cushing's Disease
- An excellent article from PetView Magazine Online.
Veterinary Cushing's
Disease and Cushing's Syndrome - FAQ's, Articles and Resources,
Cushing's Forum, Survivor's Gallery and Stories, and Cushing's
Related Links.
Cushing's
Disease - An easy to understand article from Dog Owners Guide.
Canine Diabetes
- Information for owners with canines with Diabetes Mellitus.
Includes Glucose Blood Chart, FAQ's, Insulin information and mailing
lists.
Canine
Diabetes Mellitus - An explanation and current therapies.
Hypothyroidism
- A question and answer format from patient to vet.
What
Is Canine Hypothyroidism? - A brief description of symptoms
and diagnosis.
Diagnosing
Canine Hypothyroidism - An in-depth description of how to
obtain an accurate diagnosis.
Cruciate
Ligament Surgery - A photo journal of a Lab's knee surgery
and an explanation of how this injury may occur.
Encyclopedia
of Canine Veterinary Medical Information - Diseases and conditions
listed from A - Z.
Miscellaneous
American Kennel Club Breed Standard - A description of the standards
for the ideal Labrador.
AcmePet
Labrador Retriever Bulletin Board - A great forum for to ask
questions and share information with other Labrador lovers.
The
Labrador Museum - A collection of photos of Labrador Champions
and title-holders with 3-generation pedigrees, arranged
alphabetically.
LABSR4U
- The Labrador List with a heart, and much more.
Breeder/Judges
- A list of AKC Labrador "Breeder" Judges (conformation).
PUBLICATIONS & RECOMMENDED READING:
The Labrador Quarterly - The #1 Labrador Publication
in the world featuring in-depth breeder interviews, specialty
results, a breeder's directory, rankings of Top Labs in conformation
and obedience and much more.
Books
We Recommend - AcmePet Lab Board Webpage - A wide variety
collection books recommended for any Labrador owner. An
Amazon.com Associate site. Purchase from this site and you
will be helping Lab Rescue!
Rescue:
Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue, Inc. - Great resource for adoption!

Labrador Life Line
- Created to help owners or rescurers who are in need of finacial
assistance.
LABMED - Created to distribute
financial aid to injured or ill rescues, giving them a second
chance at adoption.
Labrador
Retriever Rescue Contacts - Listed by Country and State.
All Retriever Rescue
Foundation - Southern California based rescue for Labrador
Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Chesapeke Bay Retrievers, Flat
Coated Retrievers and Curly Coated Retrievers.
Shopping:
Labrador
Brands Trading Post
- The apperal store for active wear and accessories dedicated
to the lovers of Labrador Retrievers.
Labradorables
- It's not a calalog, it's a Labalog!
Dog Shows:
Jack Bradshaw, Superindendants - Lists upcoming shows, results,
club activity, matches and more. Mostly Southern California.
AKC Titles
and Abbreviations - Explains the many prefix and suffix title
abbreviations.
A
Beginner's Guide to Dog Shows - This site explains the nine
types of AKC dog shows.
Conformation
- An easy to follow outline of what goes on in the conformation
ring with an explanation of the points and "majors"
required for a dog to earn it's Champion title.
INFO Dog - Lists upcoming shows,
results, judge's assignments, and more.
Miscellaneous:
Dog Owner's Guide Site Index - Listed by topic and ranging
from breed, health, training, gifts, crate training, fleas, etc.
Rec.pets.dogs FAQ Homepge
- Answers general questions people have about dogs.
Microhipping & Tattooing:
Microchips - "Grain-sized microchip canbe Fido's
ticket home."
Home
Again - Unique companion-animal retrieval system using microhip
implantation..
AVID Pettrac - Microchip
identification and national database to re-unite lost pets.
TATOO-A-PET - Pet Protection
and Recovery Network
Shopping:
Kansas Bank Note Company, Inc.- Personal checks custom designed
by you or select from stock designs. Large selection of
dog breeds, horses, cats, and more.
KV Vet Supply - Order
direct from this large warehouse containing over 5,000 different
products and save. Free shipping on most items. Carries
perscription medications.
Omaha Vaccine Company
- Online catalog for large and small animal care needs.
Carries perscription medications.
Doctors Foster and Smith
- Pet products online from the world's most trusted name for pet
supplies.
PETsMART.com - Pet food
and pet supplies plus a whole lot more.
Pets.Com
- A superstore, a grocery store, a specialty store, delivered
to your door.
NuPro - All natural
supplement for dogs, cats and ferrets. Endorsed by Maggie
and Nessa!
Merritt
Naturals - Skin and Coat EFA capusules. Another product
endorsed by Maggie and Nessa!
Sensible Choice
Natural Blend Dog Food - This is the food that Maggie eats
and she loves it.
Nutro's
Natural Choice Dog Food - This is the food that Nessa eats
and she loves it.

