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I got a Black Lab that is half and half. After doing massive amounts of research, I found out that female Labs can be on the more protective side and is ok with other animals. As oppose to the possibility that a German Shepherd, Rottweiler or Doberman may not be ok with other dogs in the house. She seemed to know her " job" in the house was to be protective. Nobody ( human) comes near momma. Head will bow with a deep growl. I need a training tip, if you have ever seen this, if I ask her to sit, she will sit so far on her butt that she just flops over. Something when I want her in a down position, she will just rolls over. Also, she insists on staying close to me that I haven't been able to teach her to stay. She just velcro's herself to my leg.
Me too I got the two black labs one year at six months old I need help because my two babies are very protective. My babies are very smart they can do anything that I ask them to do but the problem is when i have to take them where other dogs are. Oh well I can take it take them to Walmart I can take to Kmart more I can take it where a lot of people that they don’t do nothing wrong. but at the moment that they see a dog is the problem.
First I would like to say how good it makes me feel to see a dog make just a wee bit of progress with your training. Im still having a problem with my Mali dropping or releasing a tug a toy a anything .......she does not drop it when she brings it back I have tried similar toys, treats but she just wants to tug and pull when she brings it back,,,please help do a video with a dog who fetches and doesnt release or drop it.....PLEASEEEEEE and thank you so much for all te things you have taugt me.
Once again, I’m captivated with your analysis. My black English chubbie is like Millie: chases the ball and is excited to do so, but after 3-5 times, he will NOT drop it, and walks home to our house. Our neighbors think it’s a riot to see him with the neon tennis ball in his mouth, walking home by himself and once they see me they say, “is he done with you again?!”
To Mrs. Cameraman, thank you for being such a big part in making these amazing videos. Without you Stonnie wouldn't have been this successful. Also I hope you don't trip and fall too often
I have a 18 month old field black lab and this video is spot on. He is my best friend but he is an absolute wild man. He is always willing to jump in the truck and go on an adventure with a huge smile on his face. Like Stonnie said, He ALWAYS wants to fetch. he will honestly fetch till he drops and keep going. I constantly have to regulate how much exercise he gets in both the winter and summer. Take it from me, it is impossible for him to get enough exercise on a leash. They are great dogs but owning one is a lifestyle adjustment.
Alright! A classic black field lab!!!! Now you have to take up duck hunting, if you don't do that already (or simulate it)? Get your gear! I've got one that lives to do this. He sits at attention where I store training gear. This is every morning. Very true about monitoring these hard charging high drive field labs. Their drive is high. Conditioning really needs to be done right. As well, managing them like an athlete. Be careful in the heat! Also be wise to monitor when it's freezing cold. These dogs are so focused on retrieving. They can go on all sorts of non-retrieving adventures too. They're a great lake life dog! They're so much fun!
@@Starry_Night_Sky7455 Amen Brother, he is my duck and pheasant partner! If anyone out there wants to see pure joy, look at a field labs face when you pick up your shotgun.
"being happy with the dog comes from met expectations" this is such sage advice that transcends even selecting your dog, being happy with many things in life comes from a similar place. Always try to keep realistic expectations.
I have a 3 month old field bred yellow Lab. I haven't been found her limit yet. Yesterday we went 6 miles up and diwn a mountain! She kept up no problem. I knew these dogs had stamina but this is really putting it in perspective. I'm going to be in fantastic shape keeping up with this fine animal.
The more they are exercised the better they are in the house. I give mine an hour of ball in the am, and her chewing on our stuff stopped then a ply tme for a shorter time in the evening. They really do appreciate it. Routine is so important.
6 miles for a 3 month labrador is a bit much. While I agree you should exercise your dog well, a 3 month puppy needs sleep more than exercise, you are risking a disability with over exercising a puppy.
@@Uncephalized even doing excessive exercise just a few times can wreck a labs hips for life. My hydro vet has clients who exercised their puppies with long walks or runs when they were young and now have constant limps and it so sad to see. Puppies should have more mental stimulation while they grow a puppy running around won't tell you their tired because they are over stimulated a puppy will go all-day but will be damaging the joint as they over use it. Go slower in the first year, what's the rush.
Stonnie, the comparison between these two types of Labs was spot on! I currently have a 3 yr. old male yellow English Lab and previously had two American yellow Labs. While the American Labs were great dogs, they were high energy and wanted to be on the go constantly. Our English loves to play and fetch on his terms and is a chow hound! In this video, I was immediately drawn to Millie. Since she is still young, she hasn’t developed the block head of a mature dog, but she is beautiful anyway. Our English male is very blocky and I’m often asked what breed he is. I think it’s because there are a lot of hunters where we live and you see more American Labs. My husband and I are still active, but as we near retirement, the English Lab is a better fit for us as we are not constantly having to exercise the dog. Our English is the sweetest, most affectionate dog that I have ever owned while the American Labs were great dogs, they seemed aloof at times. Great video!
We’ve had 3 American labs with no children and are close to retirement. The English lab is a much better fit for us now. Thank you. That was very helpful in understanding the differences.
You can’t imagine how much this video helped me. Love your content. Thanks Mrs. Cameraman. I was gonna go for English lab but now I’m sure I want an American field instead.
This is such an important video. If people did their research on the type of dog to suit their lives the rescue centres wouldn't be so full of surrendered animals. Charlotte's going to be an awesome trainer.
What I absolutely love about your approach Stonnie is that it's all about leading an active and engaging lifestyle with your dog and learning how their minds work according to their genetics, and all of this and I've never seen you use or talk about prong collars or e-collars
He probably uses prong collars and e-collars *sometimes* but, overall he sticks to exactly what you said. Used by someone with knowledge and care, e-collars are quite harmless and useful for training retrievers at a distance. They offer a signal that is absolutely clear. Prong collars are not bad either, when used appropriately. Some dogs need a prong collar, as that's what the dog respects, saving the person from excessive pullling, or rude "Im ignoring you" behavior. A prong collar is better than having a dog that pulls on their trachea using a standard buckle or slip lead collar. Having said that, people shouldn't be resorting to a prong collar as the first choice for puppies and young dogs. Dogs might pull due to simply being young untrained goofballs. Bettter to stick puppies in a harness plus neck collar. Harness is like backup to keep the dog with you. Use a neck collar to attach flat tags (safer than dangling ones), and a lead that you use to guide. Stonnie lays a good foundation for these dogs. His videos feature what dog owners should be doing as routine outlets for their dogs.
This was a joy to watch 😍 We have had a Show, Hybrid and now a Field Lab and loved them all for their uniqueness but the comments about Annie had us in stitches, that's our current girl to a tea!
One the most enjoyable hours viewing ive had in long time , help by the fact I have 9 month little lady field retriever over here in the UK , the breed attributes you demonstrated , absolutely spot on. really appreciate what your doing Stonnie, has really help me understand how to shape my dog into a great little buddy .
This explains so much with dogs immediately swallowing a sock they find or eating tissues. Like it’s their drive to have things in their mouth. So make sure they have fun stuff to always have in their mouth. That’s the dog you choose. I love seeing their true behaviors so you can see what will drive you crazy and what you can deal with or appreciate.
My dog is a 50/50 field/show mix and he is such a legend! I work on the farm everyday all day and he is go-go-go all-day long with me running alongside the buggy or following me around training horses or doing farmwork.
Yes - we have a 50/50 that is just grand for me, an active senior on mountain acreage. The first 6-12 months WAS taxing...she kinda took over my life. 😁 At 2, she repeatedly hard-charges up/down a slope for the chuckit.
Love this video. Couldn’t be clearer, totally unbiased, and so helpful to people to understand the difference between working lines and show lines in ALL breeds which have that separation. So often I see people go out and buy a working line puppy when they had no idea it was any different from a show line cousin.
Stumbled on your videos and binge watched several today. Wondering if I am too old for a puppy. Fascinated with your colour analysis. In Canada ‘field bred’ and ‘English type’ are common terms. Regardless of colour, I believe that’s your yardstick. Lifestyle. I’m 69 and my third yellow is 13 and ‘English type’. I had his mother before him and achieved many titles with her and a lovely girl before her from Ontario with UK lines. Raised my kids. Love the breed. Loved your videos. Thanks.
I myself have field labs. They can go all day, and really long retrieves get done (that drive is there)! I love both of these fine Labs here. The show type tends to make the better service dog for people that don't plan on doing high activity. Field Labs can be your hunting retriever, scent detection dog, and do a variety of fast paced sports. What a beautiful day you shared. You all seem to be living in your own blessed paradise. Gotta say, cameraman is doing an awesome job! Super coordinated with that backwards walking and video capture. Charlotte is a wonderful dog handler.
Great example of how to choose the right dog for your lifestyle. Both great dogs. Both have gobs of love to share. Both are very responsive and obedient. One just has more fire in the belly for activity. Thanks Stonie, always a pleasure to see how you and your family work together to get these dogs into becoming well-balanced and trained. Have a wonderful Independance Day.
thank you, i have a 5 month english lab, and thought mine is very lazy. this video helped me to understand that it's normal for them, and i shouldn't be pushing him to do more than he's capable.
I’m sitting next to my 11 y.o. English line black lab (that’s just how he was described to us as we bought him). He has the physical characteristics of a show line, but I do think he has the drive of a field (when he was younger he used to retrieve for several hours, throw up from heat and then want to retrieve for several more). My husband hunts waterfowl and this dog has retrieved geese of the Missouri, ducks in RI/VA and many places in between. Now that he’s a sweet boy who does a couple retrieves and then snuggles. Best dog ever.
I also prefer the taller, leaner, sportier look of the field labs! Though I understand the broad appeal of show labs looking like chubby puppies even into adulthood.
Come on the English one is flipping adorable like a bear cub! Of course, overall regarding my vision of a Labrador Retriever as a sporting breed, the field lab can get the job done. Highly versatile athlete. Will train and work all day, as in LOVES it! Very versatile for different types of working dog situations that seek a trainable nature plus persistent drive for anything like search and rescue, any sort of scent detection work, as well as classic retrieving of game birds. The field labs, in my experience are bred to be healthy athletes. I love how they look too. Form meets function.
I love my American field lab!! He’s 6 months old and such a great dog. Listens great, loves to eat and play fetch. He hasn’t been too much for me but we do lots of training, walks, and games of fetch daily. Also he is a great paddle board companion. He’s confident and likes to try new things.
I started with disliking working line. But the more I watch these vids. I see how much more fun they are and how I can use them in my therapy with clients. I think I’ve landed on my work partner. Thank you for these comparison vids. Helped me a lot.
So you gave the GSP vs Wirehaired pointing Griffon 15 minutes and the lab gets an hour and a half 😂😂😂. I love your videos. You have helped me with my dog. Keep it up
Thank you, your videos make me feel a sense of relaxation and goodness. My lab is tall, slender like the field but he has a head like the show. And his eyes are green, pink nose and lips. A Dudley lab is what I was told. Thick coat on his back. I swear there’s a golden in there but he’s a rescue so I just get what they tell me. Labs are fun, goofy, smart and loving. It’s my first. I have a Doberman and a Laso as well. Cheers.
This is so insightful and helpful in understanding my American Labrador. His name is Oslo. I used to wonder why he seems so different from my other Labrador (a bench bred) who crossed the rainbow bridge due to parvo. His name was Koko; he's the chillest boy, doesn't bark much, would lay down pretty much all day. While Oslo's up and about all the time, ready to fetch any time of the day, acts like velcro dog waiting for the next task or activity. Now I fully understand why they're so different, not that I'm comparing. But it helps me understand them better much less know how to meet Oslo's needs and give him the best life possible. Thank you! I appreciate all your efforts and hard work. Please keep doing what you do!
This is such a great video! I absolutely love my English lab and he is my perfect fit. One thing I had no idea about was how much of a forager the English labs are, because like you said, their noses are always always to the ground😂 he would try and eat every little thing when he was a puppy and still loves checking every speck on the ground with his mouth. Thankfully, he has matured and doesn't try to eat it all but I have had my fair share of heart attacks when he was a puppy!
I have a 50/50 7 mo black female. I'm 77 and think we have won the mix lottery. Our "Millie" has mostly the field appearance, very flat coat with minimal shed, slim muzzle with broader head, but perhaps a bit heavier boned, not going to be as tall, and with a quite straight tail. I super exercised her the first few months and put on the basic skills, but she began quieting down by 5-6 months to where I don't do walks outside the yard or extensive fetching daily. She can get the zoomies, always outside, and not everyday, so not hyper. Not inclined to chew or destroy our things, might bring me laundry now and then. After dinner she often wants a bit of play and I just toss a toy down the hallway. Such an easy puppy! Added at 11 months now: She has the "hesitation" going about 80% of the time...makes her seem contemplative...I know she heard and understands, but there's a pause before she obeys. Also noted she barks very little and almost never whines ruclips.net/user/shortsi6D4jyV8QMg?feature=share
I love this. I have a field Lab, and the way we play fetch is that I take a racquetball and a racquet, and hit the ball about 100 yards or so. We both enjoy it. We loose some balls down gopher holes, but that's OK.
Very good advicefrom Stonnie, working lines and show lines are quite different. My working collie x flat coat retriever is still real active at 15yrs ! A wonderful dog , but i knew my lifestyle needed to change as i was going to be setting aside at least 3 hours a day to exercise and train / stimulate him and also have a constant companion in him.Research & being honest with yourself is a huge must when considering having a dog in your life.
Totally agree about the difference between the English(show) lab and the American (field) lab. We had both at the same time. My English lab was super easy to train, if you said no it was for the rest of his life. With My husbands American lab…major energy and when younger got into everything. Both were the most lovable and well trained dogs. The American lab was great in the field. My English actually would rather walk on the sidewalk instead of the dirt. I truly miss them both. Now we have another American lab and a German Shorthair. Lots of energy in our home.
How would you compare the GSP to the American lab? I had an English Lab Emmitt who was so awesome and chill and everybody loved him. When he passed I got a German Shorthair Pointer Otto because I wanted a dog with a bit more energy. Boy was that a shock. I have a 100 acre forest where we walked and he would cover about 30 kilometres while I went three. Then we would play frisbee for a couple hours, then he would just run around the yard chasing rabbits and squirrels. It was damn near impossible to tire Otto out. I'm trying to decide on my next dog which will be a lab but I'm still undecided on which type.
@@garykleinsteuber4529 American lab if you want energy but you must meet him/her first. I am sure there plenty of rescues that also have energy and would love to be your companion.
My English lab who made it to 15 couldn't have cared less about playing fetch. He would chase it maybe 3 times before he was over it. He probably only chased the ball to amuse me but just didn't care to whatsoever. He just liked to run around, sniff everything and forage.Super friendly and loved food. I noticed in describing the two distinct breeds you never used the word "domesticated". That's how I describe the show breed as it implies they are better suited for domesticated life around the house and family. I love the energy and drive of the field lab and am obsessed with watching retrieving completions. The field labs are absolutely nuts. Haha. Totally fearless and complete disregard for their body in their pursuit of whatever they are restricting.
The best description I use for the English and American labs is laid back (English) and hyper (American). I have had both and just like Stonnie says English labs will learn faster and more likely to stay close by and the American will run about further. My English would always stay with in 15 feet of me and be zoned in on what I am doing, the American not so much.
I wish I had watched and understood the content of this video before I bought my 2 labs. We live in the City most of the year but get to spend summers in N. Idaho. I have a show princess and a field fetcher. My field fetcher loves to play fetch and swim. Show princess not so much. Similar but different for usre. Appreciate your content and training suggestions Stonnie. Happy Independence Day 2023.
Fascinating! I've had the best of both worlds. When I was 25, I got a field Lab, and Tess took me into early middle age, having helped raise my kids and teach me to hunt pheasants and grouse. We even participated in a low-level field trial once. In my mid-sixties, I got Henry, half British field Lab and half American show and field lines. Henry adores our grandkids and will play fetch as long as they will throw, and otherwise is my walking buddy and my 80-pound lap dog. His history is interesting. I met a retired game warden, Mike, who had Henry's father, a field trial champ he'd raised and trained from pure imported British isles bloodlines. These are the "British field Labs" that a subset of U.S. hunters and field trialers are using. As others here have indicated, the British field Labs are midway between American and "English (show)" Labs in looks, but definitely not whippy or overly chubby. Apparently British trials are smaller scale, in terms of area used, and foster less intense dogs but reward dogs with strong hunting and retrieving instincts. Henry's father, Trad, was very driven but very handsome, and a calm housedog when not in the field. Trad's veterinarian raised his own line of Labs, a mix of American types, and loved Trad. He asked Mike if he could breed him to one of his bitches. The result was my Henry and a bunch of other black and yellow pups. When I first met the litter, all the pups were taken outdoors and all huddled together-except one yellow male who went way across the yard, exploring. That's the dog Mike took for his stud fee. Henry's yellow brother grew up to look like a very muscular, big headed show dog, with strong retrieving and hunting drive. He had earned almost enough points for his trial championship when Mike suddenly and very sadly died.
Good tutorial here both pups look very sound, proper manners. My lab with fetch all day but we break it up because of the heat Cooper has lots of energy. I laugh when you said about a dog dropping the ball in your lap I just love a dog with drive to play and work.
Love what you do. I have had several of both types over many years and variations of each too. We had a well bred English lab from actual hunting lines that did quite a bit better than some of our field bred labs, but he was the exception. In your comparison I noted that the distances for each type weren't equal as there is no doubt that the field bred would have easily demonstrated the differences, it just would have been better for the publiic viewer. We even had a field trial bred lab that was like a super genetically charged American field dog/race horse; that many have no buisiness in owning either. There really are 4 variations, two within each distinct dog of English and American.
Yes you are lumping show bred dogs into "English" that is not exactly right. Some of the best gundogs are "English" but not show dogs they are field dogs.
excellent video and spot on with your comparison. I have been raising Labs both English and American for 28 years. Both very loving and affectionate breeds. Loyal, easy to train and all excellent with people. Anyone chosing a Labrador should know exactly what they want in and out of a Lab. If considering an American it is a huge commitment to consistent exercise and retreiving several times of day.. If that's your thing as it is mine what an absolute joy and fulfilling life. My English labs have also been amazing hunting and feild trials dogs. Their shut off is much sooner than Americans who basically have no shut off until you stop them.. Both amazing breeds that make life so much better.
My chocolate lab Annie that I just rescued…. Thank you for teaching me that she is an American Lab. I was frustrated because I work at a veterinary clinic and no one could explain to me why my chocolate lab looks the way she looks. I thought for sure she wasn’t actually a lab even though she has papers. Shes American, very lean long body narrow face ! Boy do I have my hands full! I live in an apartment and physically don’t have the energy she has but I rescued her from a bad situation and I don’t want to give up. She’s very emotional and hypervigalant but a heart of gold. My oh my
As a 17 year old who is really animal motivated (id play fetch with a dog for hours non stop 😂) this video is amazing, I definitely am going to look into field/working line labs
We should have watched this video before we got our “English” dog. But….. as it turns out, we got the perfect dog for us!! He is seven months old. We are an older retired couple with just us living in the house. He gets us out for walks, gives us plenty of loving, plays nice and settles down nicely. We have two crates. One downstairs and one upstairs in our bedroom. For three nights now he stayed in the crate all night with no problem. First day he drank lots of water and peed in the house lots. Second and third day we took him out a lot and he hasn’t gone in the house at all. Also he is drinking like a lab. Not too often but when he does he drinks lots. Looks like he is smart. He never saw stairs before so it took lots of coaching to get him upstairs but now he is a pro. Turns out Bailey is a perfect fit for us.
My ex-husband & I raised Registered Labrador Retrievers in the late 1970's to 1987. We had two separate lines: field trial champions (hunting) and show (conformation) dogs. In 1982, we obtained our first fox red FT-Ch. He produced ONLY yellow pups with liver-colored points which were not popular at that time, so we stopped using him for breeding. We then obtained his black littermate/brother and when breeding him with a yellow female with black points, produced at least 3 chocolate pups per litter, including yellow and black siblings. These pups often produced chocolate colored labs, when bred to black labs. I did a lot of research into recessive genetics in dogs. After several breeding combinations, our show dogs finally produced chocolate colored pups. We were never able to replicate the fox red color. My main goal in breeding labs was to produce strong, intelligent, healthy, and sound pups to keep improving the breed and be ambassadors for responsible registered dog breeding.
My Mr America cooks eggs, er, steaks! Going for CH MH. I am so heartened by the increasing number of people I’ve met that are also breeding and training for the same “dual purpose” retriever breed standard. 💪🏻⭐️🐾
Dude you're maybe the richest a man can be Nice land hopefully good health Great family And some incredible dogs I couldnt imagine it getting much better than that Be blessed brother I love how you always give such positive reinforcement to rach pup Dogs absolutely need good self-esteem, and you definitely give that
had a black english female and she loved to fetch, had energy for days, loved people (her best trait) and listened better than most humans.....by far couldnt have asked for better dog and yes she also loved her FOOD!......didnt need a leash and would sit and wait til i got back regardless of timeframe no matter where I left her......truly a special dog, she passed away @ 15yrs old people that didnt like dogs in general warmed up quickly to her, she just had that effect....always a happy girl
I grew up with a field yellow lab. Loved walking him for miles on end. Luckily we were a large family and all enjoyed playing with him. He was of full of energy and cheer, a good natured soul.
We have a field Golden who finally grew out of his puppy stage at age seven (now 10) and two English Golden littermates just over a year old. I found a lot of what you said here applicable to my experience. In fact this first year of raising my littermate boys was probably an easier experience than the first three years with our field golden. Including the times-two factor and all the extra energy I put in to preventing littermate problems. Our field golden used to start his day off with 2-3 hours of off leash running at the dog park, and two more boring walks later in the day. As long as he was well exercised and mentally stimulated, he was very well behaved. He started suffering from vestibular disease and that squashed a lot of his adventures and zapped his energy. Before the puppies came home he was very senior like, but it’s like he’s aging in reverse this year. I think all the physical play with the puppies has really helped. We used to limit their time together because he was an old man, but now we have to separate them because our old guy doesn’t know how to stop playing and wants to keep going even when the twins are ready for a nap. 😂 He’s doing so well we were able to take him on his favorite camping trip this year. Also 10 years later in life myself, I think the English Goldens have a more appropriate energy level for us. Basically brought the dog park home to my old guy and everything is working out wonderfully!
@@Toni_Snark Sorry, I should have been more specific. I have all Golden Retrievers, I was making the comparison between the field and show lines being similar to our experience with Golden Retrievers.
Hi Stonnie, love your videos. I'm prettry sure I want a field bred lab, but do you think they can enjoy Tiny House life? I plan to get a dog when I hit the road. I love labs and I could see Annie going hiking with me. But could labs like her handle the downtime well, the driving and such? I know I can train a dog to deal with it, but in your more experienced opinion, would a field lab be happy in Tiny House/Roadrunner living? Assume I will put the work in. Thanks!
Mine has the one of each as parents. She is as short as a show dog but the shape as a field. She has the drive of a field but the timidity of a show. She’s a real mix of the two in many ways
honestly i think the field dogs look better to me. i like the thinner face and sleek build over the chunky show breed if i had to choose one. sadly i dont have a job that allows me to provide enough time with a field dog with higher energy needs at the moment. a few years ago a friend of mine was having their first kid and didnt have a lot of time to spend with their lab who was formerly a farm dog. they asked me to walk her daily and help them get her energy out. we bounded so strongly that if they ever asked me to take care of her full time i would do so in a heartbeat. ive been watching your videos and doing local training courses to prepare for when the day comes that i can get my own black lab.
@stonniedennis thank you so much for the in-depth comparison! I’d love to know if you’ve seen labs that are a mix of both. I’m helping raise a guide dog and I don’t have access to her lineage - she’s short and chubby but definitely doesn’t have the English boxy head, and her behavior is closer to English but a pretty decent mix of both. Have you seen the two mixed? And any thoughts on the differences in how they’d work as service dogs? I’m super curious! Thanks again!
When I was young there were only black/yellow labradors; no chocolates, no separate field/show lines; no difference in English/American. Just begun looking for yet another labrador puppy (latest in a very long line of labradors). This was interesting thanks.
I noticed in your video with Annie and Millie running back and forth between you and your daughter. When the dog gets back to you, you use a clicker when rewarding her with food. Can you explain the use of the clicker?
Great video as always. Thank you for such a great work! And what about health? I asume that field lines are generally healthier and live longer and also stay energetic longer. Cause this weight doesn't add health overall and to bones and joints especially. But am I right or is it just my assumption. Cause thit is also important factor. People want their dogs to live and bring joy long.
I wish we could add photos to comments, because my neighbor has a beautiful American black and white lab. He is tall and lean with a beautiful head. It's a good thing, too, because he accidently fathered my standard poodle's puppies. They turned out to be great puppies!
Thanks for this in depth overview, I love labs some of the friendliest dogs I've met were Labs, but my wife has a whippet, and I was wondering if you have any general advice tips for working with a whippet that is a tad bit skitish around new people? Anything you have to offer I would appreciate, Thank you and God bless.
Hey brother, love your channel and been learning from you a bunch. I love dogs, any kind of dog, as a long time pitbull owner I feel that I am ready for a diferente breed and a field Labrador seems perfect for me. I spent most of my time camping and hiking and a lot of canoe touring and I have the possibility of having my dog with me when I am working so it will be perfect. About your camera problem, you can get an insta360 camera for your videos and with a 360 camera you will be able to filme everything in front of you and behind you, is a bit more work on the editing but will be perfect for you
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I got a Black Lab that is half and half. After doing massive amounts of research, I found out that female Labs can be on the more protective side and is ok with other animals. As oppose to the possibility that a German Shepherd, Rottweiler or Doberman may not be ok with other dogs in the house.
She seemed to know her " job" in the house was to be protective. Nobody ( human) comes near momma. Head will bow with a deep growl.
I need a training tip, if you have ever seen this, if I ask her to sit, she will sit so far on her butt that she just flops over. Something when I want her in a down position, she will just rolls over.
Also, she insists on staying close to me that I haven't been able to teach her to stay. She just velcro's herself to my leg.
Me too I got the two black labs one year at six months old I need help because my two babies are very protective. My babies are very smart they can do anything that I ask them to do but the problem is when i have to take them where other dogs are. Oh well I can take it take them to Walmart I can take to Kmart more I can take it where a lot of people that they don’t do nothing wrong. but at the moment that they see a dog is the problem.
😊 thanks
First I would like to say how good it makes me feel to see a dog make just a wee bit of progress with your training. Im still having a problem with my Mali dropping or releasing a tug a toy a anything .......she does not drop it when she brings it back I have tried similar toys, treats but she just wants to tug and pull when she brings it back,,,please help do a video with a dog who fetches and doesnt release or drop it.....PLEASEEEEEE and thank you so much for all te things you have taugt me.
Once again, I’m captivated with your analysis. My black English chubbie is like Millie: chases the ball and is excited to do so, but after 3-5 times, he will NOT drop it, and walks home to our house. Our neighbors think it’s a riot to see him with the neon tennis ball in his mouth, walking home by himself and once they see me they say, “is he done with you again?!”
Our 2 blockheads will only fetch 1-2 times, if at all 😂. They are perfect for our home…a good off lead walk and they are done for the day.
My English Chocolate will only fetch certain things. Pays no attention to a tennis ball but will fetch a toy duck like it's her job.
To Mrs. Cameraman, thank you for being such a big part in making these amazing videos. Without you Stonnie wouldn't have been this successful. Also I hope you don't trip and fall too often
“Miss America don’t cook eggs” makes me laugh everytime
I have a 18 month old field black lab and this video is spot on. He is my best friend but he is an absolute wild man. He is always willing to jump in the truck and go on an adventure with a huge smile on his face. Like Stonnie said, He ALWAYS wants to fetch. he will honestly fetch till he drops and keep going. I constantly have to regulate how much exercise he gets in both the winter and summer. Take it from me, it is impossible for him to get enough exercise on a leash. They are great dogs but owning one is a lifestyle adjustment.
Amen!
That is what makes them sooo awesome to me. The joy of life they have. And so smart to
Alright! A classic black field lab!!!! Now you have to take up duck hunting, if you don't do that already (or simulate it)? Get your gear! I've got one that lives to do this. He sits at attention where I store training gear. This is every morning. Very true about monitoring these hard charging high drive field labs. Their drive is high. Conditioning really needs to be done right. As well, managing them like an athlete. Be careful in the heat! Also be wise to monitor when it's freezing cold. These dogs are so focused on retrieving. They can go on all sorts of non-retrieving adventures too. They're a great lake life dog! They're so much fun!
@@Starry_Night_Sky7455 Amen Brother, he is my duck and pheasant partner! If anyone out there wants to see pure joy, look at a field labs face when you pick up your shotgun.
@@zm7094 Oh man i have to hide packing up the night before a hunt because the moment he sees a gun he absolutely loses it haha
"being happy with the dog comes from met expectations" this is such sage advice that transcends even selecting your dog, being happy with many things in life comes from a similar place. Always try to keep realistic expectations.
Love Charlotte-she’s so smart and great with the pups!
Thank you!
team Charlotte!!!!
Millie makes me think of my great nephew who can hit a home run but prefers to hit a double so he doesn’t have to run so far 😂
I have a 3 month old field bred yellow Lab. I haven't been found her limit yet. Yesterday we went 6 miles up and diwn a mountain! She kept up no problem. I knew these dogs had stamina but this is really putting it in perspective.
I'm going to be in fantastic shape keeping up with this fine animal.
360 Degree Win!
The more they are exercised the better they are in the house. I give mine an hour of ball in the am, and her chewing on our stuff stopped then a ply tme for a shorter time in the evening. They really do appreciate it. Routine is so important.
6 miles for a 3 month labrador is a bit much. While I agree you should exercise your dog well, a 3 month puppy needs sleep more than exercise, you are risking a disability with over exercising a puppy.
@@c1gar I appreciate your concern but trust me, she's fine. I can tell when a dog is "too tired". We're not doing that level every day or anything.
@@Uncephalized even doing excessive exercise just a few times can wreck a labs hips for life. My hydro vet has clients who exercised their puppies with long walks or runs when they were young and now have constant limps and it so sad to see. Puppies should have more mental stimulation while they grow a puppy running around won't tell you their tired because they are over stimulated a puppy will go all-day but will be damaging the joint as they over use it. Go slower in the first year, what's the rush.
Stonnie, the comparison between these two types of Labs was spot on! I currently have a 3 yr. old male yellow English Lab and previously had two American yellow Labs. While the American Labs were great dogs, they were high energy and wanted to be on the go constantly. Our English loves to play and fetch on his terms and is a chow hound! In this video, I was immediately drawn to Millie. Since she is still young, she hasn’t developed the block head of a mature dog, but she is beautiful anyway. Our English male is very blocky and I’m often asked what breed he is. I think it’s because there are a lot of hunters where we live and you see more American Labs. My husband and I are still active, but as we near retirement, the English Lab is a better fit for us as we are not constantly having to exercise the dog. Our English is the sweetest, most affectionate dog that I have ever owned while the American Labs were great dogs, they seemed aloof at times. Great video!
Very true! It is a reason why the blocky labrador are the most used for the blind as service dogs❤
We’ve had 3 American labs with no children and are close to retirement. The English lab is a much better fit for us now. Thank you. That was very helpful in understanding the differences.
You can’t imagine how much this video helped me. Love your content. Thanks Mrs. Cameraman.
I was gonna go for English lab but now I’m sure I want an American field instead.
This is such an important video. If people did their research on the type of dog to suit their lives the rescue centres wouldn't be so full of surrendered animals. Charlotte's going to be an awesome trainer.
Love watching your videos. Charlotte has grown so much and is such a great helper 💖
Thank you for watching!
What I absolutely love about your approach Stonnie is that it's all about leading an active and engaging lifestyle with your dog and learning how their minds work according to their genetics, and all of this and I've never seen you use or talk about prong collars or e-collars
He probably uses prong collars and e-collars *sometimes* but, overall he sticks to exactly what you said. Used by someone with knowledge and care, e-collars are quite harmless and useful for training retrievers at a distance. They offer a signal that is absolutely clear. Prong collars are not bad either, when used appropriately. Some dogs need a prong collar, as that's what the dog respects, saving the person from excessive pullling, or rude "Im ignoring you" behavior. A prong collar is better than having a dog that pulls on their trachea using a standard buckle or slip lead collar. Having said that, people shouldn't be resorting to a prong collar as the first choice for puppies and young dogs. Dogs might pull due to simply being young untrained goofballs. Bettter to stick puppies in a harness plus neck collar. Harness is like backup to keep the dog with you. Use a neck collar to attach flat tags (safer than dangling ones), and a lead that you use to guide. Stonnie lays a good foundation for these dogs. His videos feature what dog owners should be doing as routine outlets for their dogs.
This was a joy to watch 😍 We have had a Show, Hybrid and now a Field Lab and loved them all for their uniqueness but the comments about Annie had us in stitches, that's our current girl to a tea!
One the most enjoyable hours viewing ive had in long time , help by the fact I have 9 month little lady field retriever over here in the UK , the breed attributes you demonstrated , absolutely spot on. really appreciate what your doing Stonnie, has really help me understand how to shape my dog into a great little buddy .
Thank you for watching!
This explains so much with dogs immediately swallowing a sock they find or eating tissues. Like it’s their drive to have things in their mouth. So make sure they have fun stuff to always have in their mouth. That’s the dog you choose. I love seeing their true behaviors so you can see what will drive you crazy and what you can deal with or appreciate.
The honesty of kids! I love it. So glad you did an updated version of this video.
so true "you are not supposed to say that part out loud" 😄
My dog is a 50/50 field/show mix and he is such a legend! I work on the farm everyday all day and he is go-go-go all-day long with me running alongside the buggy or following me around training horses or doing farmwork.
Mixes of the two are the best
Yes - we have a 50/50 that is just grand for me, an active senior on mountain acreage. The first 6-12 months WAS taxing...she kinda took over my life. 😁 At 2, she repeatedly hard-charges up/down a slope for the chuckit.
Love this video. Couldn’t be clearer, totally unbiased, and so helpful to people to understand the difference between working lines and show lines in ALL breeds which have that separation. So often I see people go out and buy a working line puppy when they had no idea it was any different from a show line cousin.
Stumbled on your videos and binge watched several today. Wondering if I am too old for a puppy. Fascinated with your colour analysis. In Canada ‘field bred’ and ‘English type’ are common terms. Regardless of colour, I believe that’s your yardstick. Lifestyle. I’m 69 and my third yellow is 13 and ‘English type’. I had his mother before him and achieved many titles with her and a lovely girl before her from Ontario with UK lines. Raised my kids. Love the breed. Loved your videos. Thanks.
I myself have field labs. They can go all day, and really long retrieves get done (that drive is there)! I love both of these fine Labs here. The show type tends to make the better service dog for people that don't plan on doing high activity. Field Labs can be your hunting retriever, scent detection dog, and do a variety of fast paced sports. What a beautiful day you shared. You all seem to be living in your own blessed paradise. Gotta say, cameraman is doing an awesome job! Super coordinated with that backwards walking and video capture. Charlotte is a wonderful dog handler.
I have one of each and your video is exactly like my boys. Best Lab video I've ever watched!
Great example of how to choose the right dog for your lifestyle. Both great dogs. Both have gobs of love to share. Both are very responsive and obedient. One just has more fire in the belly for activity. Thanks Stonie, always a pleasure to see how you and your family work together to get these dogs into becoming well-balanced and trained.
Have a wonderful Independance Day.
Thank you!
thank you, i have a 5 month english lab, and thought mine is very lazy. this video helped me to understand that it's normal for them, and i shouldn't be pushing him to do more than he's capable.
I’m sitting next to my 11 y.o. English line black lab (that’s just how he was described to us as we bought him). He has the physical characteristics of a show line, but I do think he has the drive of a field (when he was younger he used to retrieve for several hours, throw up from heat and then want to retrieve for several more). My husband hunts waterfowl and this dog has retrieved geese of the Missouri, ducks in RI/VA and many places in between. Now that he’s a sweet boy who does a couple retrieves and then snuggles. Best dog ever.
YOU ARE THE BEST DOG TRAINER! FAIR AND SQUARE ON DESCRIBING THE DOG'S OVERALL BREED 😘🙌🏻
i love how the field one looks. I think it looks much better than the other
I also prefer the taller, leaner, sportier look of the field labs! Though I understand the broad appeal of show labs looking like chubby puppies even into adulthood.
I completely agree. I like dogs that look like they are built to work.
I agree, I love the classic look of a field black lab with a red leather collar.
i agree
Come on the English one is flipping adorable like a bear cub! Of course, overall regarding my vision of a Labrador Retriever as a sporting breed, the field lab can get the job done. Highly versatile athlete. Will train and work all day, as in LOVES it! Very versatile for different types of working dog situations that seek a trainable nature plus persistent drive for anything like search and rescue, any sort of scent detection work, as well as classic retrieving of game birds. The field labs, in my experience are bred to be healthy athletes. I love how they look too. Form meets function.
I love my American field lab!! He’s 6 months old and such a great dog. Listens great, loves to eat and play fetch. He hasn’t been too much for me but we do lots of training, walks, and games of fetch daily. Also he is a great paddle board companion. He’s confident and likes to try new things.
This video made mind up. Thank you "English Lab" is more what I am looking for.
Thank you for helping us see the differences between these two labs. I would love a companion like Millie!.
I started with disliking working line. But the more I watch these vids. I see how much more fun they are and how I can use them in my therapy with clients. I think I’ve landed on my work partner. Thank you for these comparison vids. Helped me a lot.
How about one in between?😊
Your voice is very soothing. Great to go to sleep on. Also, your little granddaughter is smart as a whip. Great job with the kids and the pups.
Thank you so much!
So you gave the GSP vs Wirehaired pointing Griffon 15 minutes and the lab gets an hour and a half 😂😂😂. I love your videos. You have helped me with my dog. Keep it up
Thank you, your videos make me feel a sense of relaxation and goodness.
My lab is tall, slender like the field but he has a head like the show.
And his eyes are green, pink nose and lips. A Dudley lab is what I was told.
Thick coat on his back. I swear there’s a golden in there but he’s a rescue so I just get what they tell me.
Labs are fun, goofy, smart and loving. It’s my first.
I have a Doberman and a Laso as well.
Cheers.
This is so insightful and helpful in understanding my American Labrador. His name is Oslo. I used to wonder why he seems so different from my other Labrador (a bench bred) who crossed the rainbow bridge due to parvo. His name was Koko; he's the chillest boy, doesn't bark much, would lay down pretty much all day. While Oslo's up and about all the time, ready to fetch any time of the day, acts like velcro dog waiting for the next task or activity. Now I fully understand why they're so different, not that I'm comparing. But it helps me understand them better much less know how to meet Oslo's needs and give him the best life possible.
Thank you! I appreciate all your efforts and hard work. Please keep doing what you do!
This is such a great video! I absolutely love my English lab and he is my perfect fit. One thing I had no idea about was how much of a forager the English labs are, because like you said, their noses are always always to the ground😂 he would try and eat every little thing when he was a puppy and still loves checking every speck on the ground with his mouth. Thankfully, he has matured and doesn't try to eat it all but I have had my fair share of heart attacks when he was a puppy!
Thank you!
I have a 50/50 7 mo black female. I'm 77 and think we have won the mix lottery. Our "Millie" has mostly the field appearance, very flat coat with minimal shed, slim muzzle with broader head, but perhaps a bit heavier boned, not going to be as tall, and with a quite straight tail. I super exercised her the first few months and put on the basic skills, but she began quieting down by 5-6 months to where I don't do walks outside the yard or extensive fetching daily. She can get the zoomies, always outside, and not everyday, so not hyper. Not inclined to chew or destroy our things, might bring me laundry now and then. After dinner she often wants a bit of play and I just toss a toy down the hallway. Such an easy puppy! Added at 11 months now: She has the "hesitation" going about 80% of the time...makes her seem contemplative...I know she heard and understands, but there's a pause before she obeys. Also noted she barks very little and almost never whines ruclips.net/user/shortsi6D4jyV8QMg?feature=share
Terrific video Stonnie. Thanks so much. Millie is doing great. BTW your yard looks awesome 🙂
Thank you!
I love this. I have a field Lab, and the way we play fetch is that I take a racquetball and a racquet, and hit the ball about 100 yards or so. We both enjoy it. We loose some balls down gopher holes, but that's OK.
Well done camera(wo)man. Beautiful framing, lovely, smooth movements 🤌🏻
Loves the way how you trained them and they play
Very good advicefrom Stonnie, working lines and show lines are quite different. My working collie x flat coat retriever is still real active at 15yrs ! A wonderful dog , but i knew my lifestyle needed to change as i was going to be setting aside at least 3 hours a day to exercise and train / stimulate him and also have a constant companion in him.Research & being honest with yourself is a huge must when considering having a dog in your life.
Like Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Ginger does all the dance steps but backwards and in high heels. Props to the camera lady
Not one to comment on children, but charlotte has grown up so much! Hope all is well with your family. Thanks for the fantastic video, as always.
Thank you for watching and commenting!
Totally agree about the difference between the English(show) lab and the American (field) lab. We had both at the same time. My English lab was super easy to train, if you said no it was for the rest of his life. With My husbands American lab…major energy and when younger got into everything. Both were the most lovable and well trained dogs. The American lab was great in the field. My English actually would rather walk on the sidewalk instead of the dirt. I truly miss them both. Now we have another American lab and a German Shorthair. Lots of energy in our home.
How would you compare the GSP to the American lab? I had an English Lab Emmitt who was so awesome and chill and everybody loved him. When he passed I got a German Shorthair Pointer Otto because I wanted a dog with a bit more energy. Boy was that a shock. I have a 100 acre forest where we walked and he would cover about 30 kilometres while I went three. Then we would play frisbee for a couple hours, then he would just run around the yard chasing rabbits and squirrels. It was damn near impossible to tire Otto out. I'm trying to decide on my next dog which will be a lab but I'm still undecided on which type.
@@garykleinsteuber4529 American lab if you want energy but you must meet him/her first. I am sure there plenty of rescues that also have energy and would love to be your companion.
My English lab who made it to 15 couldn't have cared less about playing fetch. He would chase it maybe 3 times before he was over it. He probably only chased the ball to amuse me but just didn't care to whatsoever. He just liked to run around, sniff everything and forage.Super friendly and loved food. I noticed in describing the two distinct breeds you never used the word "domesticated". That's how I describe the show breed as it implies they are better suited for domesticated life around the house and family. I love the energy and drive of the field lab and am obsessed with watching retrieving completions. The field labs are absolutely nuts. Haha. Totally fearless and complete disregard for their body in their pursuit of whatever they are restricting.
Good job at making that nice young man blush! bad Stoney! We love you guys!
The best description I use for the English and American labs is laid back (English) and hyper (American). I have had both and just like Stonnie says English labs will learn faster and more likely to stay close by and the American will run about further. My English would always stay with in 15 feet of me and be zoned in on what I am doing, the American not so much.
I wish I had watched and understood the content of this video before I bought my 2 labs. We live in the City most of the year but get to spend summers in N. Idaho. I have a show princess and a field fetcher. My field fetcher loves to play fetch and swim. Show princess not so much. Similar but different for usre. Appreciate your content and training suggestions Stonnie. Happy Independence Day 2023.
Fascinating! I've had the best of both worlds. When I was 25, I got a field Lab, and Tess took me into early middle age, having helped raise my kids and teach me to hunt pheasants and grouse. We even participated in a low-level field trial once. In my mid-sixties, I got Henry, half British field Lab and half American show and field lines. Henry adores our grandkids and will play fetch as long as they will throw, and otherwise is my walking buddy and my 80-pound lap dog. His history is interesting.
I met a retired game warden, Mike, who had Henry's father, a field trial champ he'd raised and trained from pure imported British isles bloodlines. These are the "British field Labs" that a subset of U.S. hunters and field trialers are using. As others here have indicated, the British field Labs are midway between American and "English (show)" Labs in looks, but definitely not whippy or overly chubby. Apparently British trials are smaller scale, in terms of area used, and foster less intense dogs but reward dogs with strong hunting and retrieving instincts.
Henry's father, Trad, was very driven but very handsome, and a calm housedog when not in the field. Trad's veterinarian raised his own line of Labs, a mix of American types, and loved Trad. He asked Mike if he could breed him to one of his bitches. The result was my Henry and a bunch of other black and yellow pups. When I first met the litter, all the pups were taken outdoors and all huddled together-except one yellow male who went way across the yard, exploring. That's the dog Mike took for his stud fee. Henry's yellow brother grew up to look like a very muscular, big headed show dog, with strong retrieving and hunting drive. He had earned almost enough points for his trial championship when Mike suddenly and very sadly died.
Good tutorial here both pups look very sound, proper manners. My lab with fetch all day but we break it up because of the heat Cooper has lots of energy. I laugh when you said about a dog dropping the ball in your lap I just love a dog with drive to play and work.
Love what you do. I have had several of both types over many years and variations of each too. We had a well bred English lab from actual hunting lines that did quite a bit better than some of our field bred labs, but he was the exception. In your comparison I noted that the distances for each type weren't equal as there is no doubt that the field bred would have easily demonstrated the differences, it just would have been better for the publiic viewer. We even had a field trial bred lab that was like a super genetically charged American field dog/race horse; that many have no buisiness in owning either. There really are 4 variations, two within each distinct dog of English and American.
You should definitely post some supplementary videos of your dogs!
Yes you are lumping show bred dogs into "English" that is not exactly right. Some of the best gundogs are "English" but not show dogs they are field dogs.
I could listen to pretty much anything you narrate lol - Love me some field labs
Thanks for your info...... nowadays people take for granted years of hard work.... thanks for sharing.
excellent video and spot on with your comparison. I have been raising Labs both English and American for 28 years. Both very loving and affectionate breeds. Loyal, easy to train and all excellent with people. Anyone chosing a Labrador should know exactly what they want in and out of a Lab. If considering an American it is a huge commitment to consistent exercise and retreiving several times of day.. If that's your thing as it is mine what an absolute joy and fulfilling life. My English labs have also been amazing hunting and feild trials dogs. Their shut off is much sooner than Americans who basically have no shut off until you stop them.. Both amazing breeds that make life so much better.
My chocolate lab Annie that I just rescued…. Thank you for teaching me that she is an American Lab. I was frustrated because I work at a veterinary clinic and no one could explain to me why my chocolate lab looks the way she looks. I thought for sure she wasn’t actually a lab even though she has papers. Shes American, very lean long body narrow face ! Boy do I have my hands full! I live in an apartment and physically don’t have the energy she has but I rescued her from a bad situation and I don’t want to give up. She’s very emotional and hypervigalant but a heart of gold. My oh my
That is a great setup. The kayak and water setups are brilliant.
Watching Millie reminds me of the good, energetic times with my Sammy Boy. Cherish every moment, even then they chew your garden hose in half!!
I might be one of the weirdos that actually prefers the look of the field bred dog 😆 awesome vid as always!
As a 17 year old who is really animal motivated (id play fetch with a dog for hours non stop 😂) this video is amazing, I definitely am going to look into field/working line labs
We should have watched this video before we got our “English” dog. But….. as it turns out, we got the perfect dog for us!! He is seven months old. We are an older retired couple with just us living in the house. He gets us out for walks, gives us plenty of loving, plays nice and settles down nicely. We have two crates. One downstairs and one upstairs in our bedroom. For three nights now he stayed in the crate all night with no problem. First day he drank lots of water and peed in the house lots. Second and third day we took him out a lot and he hasn’t gone in the house at all. Also he is drinking like a lab. Not too often but when he does he drinks lots. Looks like he is smart. He never saw stairs before so it took lots of coaching to get him upstairs but now he is a pro. Turns out Bailey is a perfect fit for us.
My ex-husband & I raised Registered Labrador Retrievers in the late 1970's to 1987. We had two separate lines: field trial champions (hunting) and show (conformation) dogs. In 1982, we obtained our first fox red FT-Ch. He produced ONLY yellow pups with liver-colored points which were not popular at that time, so we stopped using him for breeding. We then obtained his black littermate/brother and when breeding him with a yellow female with black points, produced at least 3 chocolate pups per litter, including yellow and black siblings. These pups often produced chocolate colored labs, when bred to black labs. I did a lot of research into recessive genetics in dogs. After several breeding combinations, our show dogs finally produced chocolate colored pups. We were never able to replicate the fox red color. My main goal in breeding labs was to produce strong, intelligent, healthy, and sound pups to keep improving the breed and be ambassadors for responsible registered dog breeding.
Very good comment. Thanks.
i just got a 1 year old pound puppy. this was very helpful
This is great video ❤❤
My Mr America cooks eggs, er, steaks! Going for CH MH. I am so heartened by the increasing number of people I’ve met that are also breeding and training for the same “dual purpose” retriever breed standard. 💪🏻⭐️🐾
Very nice! Excellent comparison vid, with some great training tips mixed in… must watch for a prospective owner.
Labs are awesome 😉
What a brillaint video. So incredibly valuable. 🙏
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you're maybe the richest a man can be
Nice land
hopefully good health
Great family
And some incredible dogs
I couldnt imagine it getting much better than that
Be blessed brother
I love how you always give such positive reinforcement to rach pup
Dogs absolutely need good self-esteem, and you definitely give that
i love how annie was proudly parading with that ropetoy and head held high! field variety wins for me. both looks and temprament
had a black english female and she loved to fetch, had energy for days, loved people (her best trait) and listened better than most humans.....by far couldnt have asked for better dog
and yes she also loved her FOOD!......didnt need a leash and would sit and wait til i got back regardless of timeframe no matter where I left her......truly a special dog, she passed away @ 15yrs old
people that didnt like dogs in general warmed up quickly to her, she just had that effect....always a happy girl
I grew up with a field yellow lab. Loved walking him for miles on end. Luckily we were a large family and all enjoyed playing with him. He was of full of energy and cheer, a good natured soul.
Loved the long video, both the cameraman and Charlotte worked hard 😀
Amazing work by the floating cameraman!
We have a field Golden who finally grew out of his puppy stage at age seven (now 10) and two English Golden littermates just over a year old. I found a lot of what you said here applicable to my experience. In fact this first year of raising my littermate boys was probably an easier experience than the first three years with our field golden. Including the times-two factor and all the extra energy I put in to preventing littermate problems. Our field golden used to start his day off with 2-3 hours of off leash running at the dog park, and two more boring walks later in the day. As long as he was well exercised and mentally stimulated, he was very well behaved. He started suffering from vestibular disease and that squashed a lot of his adventures and zapped his energy. Before the puppies came home he was very senior like, but it’s like he’s aging in reverse this year. I think all the physical play with the puppies has really helped. We used to limit their time together because he was an old man, but now we have to separate them because our old guy doesn’t know how to stop playing and wants to keep going even when the twins are ready for a nap. 😂 He’s doing so well we were able to take him on his favorite camping trip this year. Also 10 years later in life myself, I think the English Goldens have a more appropriate energy level for us. Basically brought the dog park home to my old guy and everything is working out wonderfully!
Do you mean yellow lab instead of golden lab? Usually golden refers to golden retrievers.
@@Toni_Snark Sorry, I should have been more specific. I have all Golden Retrievers, I was making the comparison between the field and show lines being similar to our experience with Golden Retrievers.
English labs I see over in uk are usually as tall as your American types but with the English larger head
@StonnieDennis I'm very impressed with Annie. Is it possible to get the breeder's information? Thank you for your time.
Absolutely our English Labs do love to eat.
Hi Stonnie, love your videos. I'm prettry sure I want a field bred lab, but do you think they can enjoy Tiny House life? I plan to get a dog when I hit the road. I love labs and I could see Annie going hiking with me. But could labs like her handle the downtime well, the driving and such? I know I can train a dog to deal with it, but in your more experienced opinion, would a field lab be happy in Tiny House/Roadrunner living? Assume I will put the work in. Thanks!
Sure, as long as you get out and about each day, they do great traveling.
I've always kind of categorized him as English and American also. and I think your daughter summed it up quite well.
My boy was the perfect combo.
Awesome work mrs. Cameraman 🎉
Any recommendations on where to get a show breed puppy? I'm in Utah and there are a lot of field breeders around.
Mine has the one of each as parents. She is as short as a show dog but the shape as a field. She has the drive of a field but the timidity of a show. She’s a real mix of the two in many ways
honestly i think the field dogs look better to me. i like the thinner face and sleek build over the chunky show breed if i had to choose one. sadly i dont have a job that allows me to provide enough time with a field dog with higher energy needs at the moment.
a few years ago a friend of mine was having their first kid and didnt have a lot of time to spend with their lab who was formerly a farm dog. they asked me to walk her daily and help them get her energy out. we bounded so strongly that if they ever asked me to take care of her full time i would do so in a heartbeat. ive been watching your videos and doing local training courses to prepare for when the day comes that i can get my own black lab.
Love the looong videos! 👍🏽👍🏽
@stonniedennis thank you so much for the in-depth comparison! I’d love to know if you’ve seen labs that are a mix of both. I’m helping raise a guide dog and I don’t have access to her lineage - she’s short and chubby but definitely doesn’t have the English boxy head, and her behavior is closer to English but a pretty decent mix of both. Have you seen the two mixed? And any thoughts on the differences in how they’d work as service dogs? I’m super curious! Thanks again!
familia time! Great video!
When I was young there were only black/yellow labradors; no chocolates, no separate field/show lines; no difference in English/American. Just begun looking for yet another labrador puppy (latest in a very long line of labradors). This was interesting thanks.
My sister has an English Lab and there's one thing about him, he's OBSESSED with a game of fetch. Like he will never not want to play fetch
I noticed in your video with Annie and Millie running back and forth between you and your daughter. When the dog gets back to you, you use a clicker when rewarding her with food. Can you explain the use of the clicker?
incredibly informative and in depth video.
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There are British and Irish field lines which are sort of in between.
I've not ever looked at Irish field lines. Interesting!
Like mine. She is 50lbs, as short as a show, but as slim and lean as a field. She is VERY quick too, on land and in water
Great video as always. Thank you for such a great work!
And what about health? I asume that field lines are generally healthier and live longer and also stay energetic longer. Cause this weight doesn't add health overall and to bones and joints especially. But am I right or is it just my assumption. Cause thit is also important factor. People want their dogs to live and bring joy long.
great advice for people get dog matched to your activity level
I wish we could add photos to comments, because my neighbor has a beautiful American black and white lab. He is tall and lean with a beautiful head. It's a good thing, too, because he accidently fathered my standard poodle's puppies. They turned out to be great puppies!
Great video! I’m assuming English labs and English retrievers are very similar?
Thanks for this in depth overview, I love labs some of the friendliest dogs I've met were Labs, but my wife has a whippet, and I was wondering if you have any general advice tips for working with a whippet that is a tad bit skitish around new people? Anything you have to offer I would appreciate, Thank you and God bless.
Hey brother, love your channel and been learning from you a bunch.
I love dogs, any kind of dog, as a long time pitbull owner I feel that I am ready for a diferente breed and a field Labrador seems perfect for me.
I spent most of my time camping and hiking and a lot of canoe touring and I have the possibility of having my dog with me when I am working so it will be perfect.
About your camera problem, you can get an insta360 camera for your videos and with a 360 camera you will be able to filme everything in front of you and behind you, is a bit more work on the editing but will be perfect for you
Can you make a video of British field labs