Sashaying down the runway, the designer dogs have entered the new century with panache and style. No longer the taboo pups of a lost generation of Doodles, today?s Labradoodles rank among America?s most fashionable companion dogs. Who can deny the allure and near perfection of this designer dog, the cross between the world?s two favorite companion dogs, the Poodle and the Labrador Retriever? The Labradoodle possesses the superior intelligence of the Poodle and the unbeatable athleticism of the Labrador Retriever; further he boasts the personality, good looks and hypoallergenic coat of his Poodle parent and the friendly disposition and desire to please of his Labrador parent. An Australian creation from the 1960s, the Labradoodle was designed to serve mankind as a Seeing Eye dog, though his many virtues and appealing temperament have drawn him into the homes of countless pet dog owners around the world. Now in its fifth decade, this Doodle is finally receiving his due with the first major publication devoted exclusively to him and his many colorful virtues. This new Designer Dog Series? edition on the Labradoodle benefits from the expertise of author and professional dog trainer Miriam Fields-Babineau and the color images of world-renowned dog photographer Mary Bloom. The book covers all aspects of selecting, caring and training the Labradoodle and much more.

This is destined to be the classic work on training the Labrador retriever as an all-around hunting dog. Noted breeder and trainer Mike Gould takes us from the very beginning-selecting a puppy for athleticism, "birdyness," conformation, intelligence, and personality-to the end result, a top-flight, do-anything, go-anywhere Labrador shooting dog. Mike teaches his special techniques of using love, solid obedience and faithful attention to detail to build-brick by brick-a powerful, poised and confident gun dog that can handle any challenge, from quail, grouse and dove to geese, ducks, and even wild turkeys-yes, wild turkeys. Mike talks about the factors that other trainers overlook: habitat, terrain, scenting conditions, conformation, and most of all, birds. The book includes a stunning 16-page color section featuring the famous Grand River gun dogs, with photos by K.D. McGraw and Gary Hubbell.

The author gives clear and consice advice that really works. You will not be disappointed

Labrador Retrievers are very special dogs with equally special traits and characteristics that set them uniquely apart from other dogs. This colorful book aims to answer all of the questions Lab owners wonder about their breed, including: Why do Labs come in three colors? Why do Labs eat grass? Why do Labs look like they are smiling? Why do they love to play and why do they make such good service dogs? These are just few of the over forty interesting Lab behaviors that are lightheartedly and thoroughly explained in this fun and insightful volume.

Great photos and captions that will give any lab owner much joy and laughter. Neatly organized and easy to read whether you go cover to cover or look at only one section.

An excellent value!!! You will not be disappointed.

Thereâ??s the pleasure of growing up with a dogâ??and then thereâ??s the joy of growing up with a lab. For artist Brett Longley, growing up with three labs was a lifeâ??enriching experience. Here heâ??s assembled a magnificent collection of favorite paintings that show labs at play, labs at rest, and labs bringing joy and happiness to everyone whose lives they touch.

The forever friendship shown by this famously loyal breed is characterized in entertaining quotes and heartwarming story excerpts from a variety of writersâ??everyone from Will Rogers to Lord Byron to Dave Barryâ??who sing the praises of labs black, yellow, and chocolate. Langleyâ??s detailed, realistic paintings masterfully capture the devotion, good temper, and charm of this popular breed. Every lab devotee will applaud this celebration of this oneâ??ofâ??aâ??kind dogâ??s legendary patience, loyalty, and loving disposition.

The Labrador retriever has epitomized the term "versatile gun dog" for decades -- long before it became North America's most popular pet breed. Whether launching themslelves from a duck blind into the skim ice of a winter marsh or rooting a gaudy, cackling ring-necked pheasant out of a tangle of honeysuckle, working Labs consistently display courage, persistence, and style. The twenty-one stories in this anthology, put together by Gun Dog magazine field editor Joe Arnette, celebrate these qualities in stories that inspire joy, sadness, admiration, and remembrance. Contributors include the best-known writers in the gun-dog business, including E. Donnall Thomas, Robert F. Jones, the late Gene Hill, Ted Lundrigan, Michael McIntosh, the late Richard Wolters, and Arnette himself.