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