The coat color for the Labrador Retriever are either black, yellow, or chocolate.

Blacks: All black, with a small white spot on the chest is permissible. Eyes should be of medium size, expressing intelligence and good temper, preferably brown, although black or yellow is also permissible.

Yellows: Yellows may vary in color from fox-red to light cream with variations in the shading of the coat on ears, the underparts of the dog, or beneath the tail. A small white spot on the chest is permissible. Eye coloring and expression should be the same as that of the blacks, with black or dark brown eye rims. The nose should also be black or dark brown, although “fading” to pink in winter weather is not serious. A pink nose with no pigmentation is penalized.

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In today’s world it’s so hard to just take a time-out for yourself; between family, friends, work, and home, many people forget about playtime with their canine pals! It doesn’t have to be a planned event to hang out with your dog, they don’t care where you go or what you do as long as it involves you and maybe a tasty treat or their favorite toy! Nothing can build the bond between you and your dogs like a little unstructured fun from time to time.

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I got an email today from a reader who needs some help. Here is what they wrote:

Help!!!! I have 4 rescued dogs that are 10 years old. My daughter recently (one year ago) moved back in with us and also has 2 rescued dogs. Our city ordinance stipulates that we can only have 4 dogs at our residence and a neighbor has complained that we have too many dogs. Are there any laws that can help us? My daughter intends to move out to her own place within the next year but what do we do in the meantime? I am desperate!! These dogs are our babies and I can’t imagine getting “rid” of any of them. Help!!!! Anybody!!!! We live in Galveston County Texas. Can anyone help?????

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