| Out of all of the different types and colors | | | | important to be aware of when looking into |
| of Labradors, the black Labrador is one of | | | | getting a large dog such as the black |
| the most popular. Black Labradors are | | | | Labrador. High energy dogs are often very |
| usually solid black in color. They are sleek | | | | enjoyable to the person or the family that |
| and graceful looking animals. They are a | | | | likes a lot of outdoor activity, but this |
| large breed of dog and must be taken | | | | type of dog might not be as good of a choice |
| seriously because they can harm small | | | | for the person that works all day or lives in |
| children or frail individuals because they | | | | an apartment. This does not mean that the |
| have so much enthusiasm for life and they | | | | black Labrador would not make a good pet, but |
| want to play with everyone. However, black | | | | it is not healthy for the dog to be closed up |
| Labradors are very smart and they learn | | | | in an apartment all day and could result in |
| quickly. They can be trained quite easily not | | | | destructive behavior simply because the dog |
| to jump up on people or cause other problems | | | | would be bored. |
| because of their energy levels and large | | | | |
| size. Some people might be frightened by | | | | Big Dogs Need Big Spaces |
| large dogs such as the black Labrador, but | | | | |
| spending time with these dogs will show most | | | | For those that are interested in owning a |
| people that there is nothing to fear except | | | | black Labrador, space must be considered. |
| that you might be licked with much | | | | Those who live in apartments either do not |
| enthusiasm. | | | | own dogs or only own small dogs because large |
| | | | dogs with a lot of energy are often unhappy |
| Pay Attention To Energy Levels | | | | in an apartment all day. However, for the |
| | | | family that has space for a large dog, a |
| There are many different breeds of dogs in | | | | black Labrador would be a good choice because |
| this world today, and they can differ not | | | | they make good guard dogs yet are gentle and |
| just in their looks but in their temperament | | | | affectionate with people that they know |
| and their energy level as well. This is | | | | including small children. |