5 Crazy Facts About Labradors You Won't Believe
Think you know Labradors? These five things might change your mind.
1. They Nearly Went Extinct in The 1800âs
It sounds crazy, but itâs true: Labradors nearly disappeared in the 1800s.
In Newfoundland, families were taxed for owning dogs â especially females â to protect sheep farms.
Most people couldnât afford them, and the breed almost died out.
But lucky for us, British hunters brought a few home.
They even named them âLabrador,â unknowingly saving the worldâs favourite dog.
So yes â Britain doesn't just love Labs. We saved them. đžđŹđ§
2. The 3rd Oldest Dog Ever Was a Labrador
Most Labs live around 12 years â but one made it all the way to 27.
His name was Adjutant. He was born in 1936, and served as a gamekeeperâs dog in the UK.
He lived a full, working life until 1963.
Clearly, something in his routine was working.
So if youâve got a Lab snoozing at your feet⌠who knows?
You might be raising a little legend of your own. đśđ
(The oldest was a Aussie Cattle Dog called Bluey, lived to 29)
3. Not Greedy, Just Genetically Starving
If your Lab is a bottomless pit â it could be their DNA.
Scientists discovered a 'hungry gene' that makes some Labs hungry all the time.
About 1 in 4 have the hungry gene.
So that desperate look after dinner?
Theyâre not faking it. đśđ˝ď¸
4. Chocolate Labs Live Shorter Lives (and Get More Ear Infections)
Chocolate Labs are gorgeousâno doubt about it.
But a large UK study looked at 33,320 Labradors, and found something surprising:
Chocolate Labs live nearly 10% shorter than black or yellow Labs.
On average, they live 10.7 years, compared to 12.1 for others.
The same study found theyâre twice as likely to suffer from ear infections and skin issues.
Why? Likely genetics â breeding for that rare chocolate coat passes on health problems.
It doesnât mean your Lab is unhealthy.
But it does mean they need a little more care â especially when it comes to skin, ear, and immune health.
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5. Labs Can Sprain Their Tails from Wagging
Itâs called limber tail, and yes...
It happens when Labs wag too hard or after a cold swim.
Their tail goes limp, like a sad little noodle.
It looks dramatic, but itâs harmless and clears up with rest.
Only a Lab could love you so much it hurts. đ
Got a Labrador Youâd Do Anything For?
Labs give us everything â even when theyâre itchy, sore, or uncomfortable.
If your Lab struggles with:
Itchy, red, or smelly ears
Flaky, itchy, smell skin
Ear gunk and wax
Constant paw licking
Youâre not alone.
And there might be a simple way to help.
đ See the 7 reasons these dog ear & skin pills are going viral â
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Got a Labrador Youâd Do Anything For?
Labs give us everything â even when theyâre itchy, sore, or uncomfortable.
If your Lab struggles with:
Itchy, red, or smelly ears
Flaky, itchy, smell skin
Ear gunk and wax
Constant paw licking
Youâre not alone.
And there might be a simple way to help.
đ See the 7 reasons these dog ear & skin pills are going viral â