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Contents 1 I need help classifying a mix of dog that includes this dog 2 "strong Puritan beliefs" in the "Geordie Orthodox" breed??? 3 Female Labs more Independant? 4 Settlers & Dates 5 Sores 6 Mini Labs?

[edit] I need help classifying a mix of dog that includes this dog

Ok the dog is a mix between a Lab and Pit and say that one of their female mutts had puppies with a pit what do I call them? --Yowiki (talk) 04:17, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

It's a mixed-breed dog mutt. How hard was that?  ;-) (talk) 18:35, 30 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] "strong Puritan beliefs" in the "Geordie Orthodox" breed???

I think there's possibly some vandalism occurring... at the end of the "Crossbreeds" section is the following:

  The 'Geordie Orthodox' breed is known for its strong Puritan beliefs and overall demeanour
  of God-inspired righteousness. They generally have fine glossy black coats.

It looks highly suspect to me, but I'm no expert on dog breeds, so rather than delete it, I bring it to the group's attention. Perhaps there *IS* a "Geordie Orthodox" breed, although in that case the rest of the description strikes me as being silly in a DOG description...

--SpiralBound (talk) 15:25, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Female Labs more Independant?

I have never heard any such thing. In fact, I've heard and seen the opposite. I've always known Females to be more dependent and Males more aloof.Anyway, there is no real proof of it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by AlaskanWolf (talk • contribs) 19:47, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

labs are very destincitive smart dogs there is not one but two breeds of labs. english and americanfeild labs one is short and stubby the other is long and lanky. i have one of beachcroft study in black pups her name is bindi she will show soon. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.83.91.118 (talk) 22:59, 21 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Settlers & Dates

In the History section, it says the lab was the result of ad hoc breeding by Canadian settlers in the mid to late 15th century. What settlers are these? Columbus didn't show up until 1492 (the late 15th century). Or should it just be changed to 16th century, thus referring to the mid to late 1400's? OwenSaunders (talk) 16:44, 13 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Sores

I had a Golden Lab that would sometimes develop sores on it's legs. I thought it was a result of rubbing off fur while inside of a doghouse which may not have been quite large enough. I had a Vet tell me they were prone to some kind of virus, and used a veterenary version of neosporin for it. Jokem (talk) 14:50, 14 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Mini Labs?

This paragraph of recent addition should probably be deleted since (a) there are no citations and (b) experienced Lab breeders have never heard of such a thing as a "mini Lab" and (c) stating the cost of any dog, not just a mini Lab, is relative and inappropriate for an encyclopedia entry. Basically, there is no such thing as a mini Lab, they are not worth $10,000, and without citations this should be deleted (the paragraph in question is below). 71.227.161.172 (talk) 20:23, 1 June 2008 (UTC)

"In addition, miniature labrador retrievers or "Mini-Labs" have been a distinct breed since the mid 1600s. French hunters bred them for their slender build and quickness which is better suited for retrieving small game. Mini labs look exactly like their larger counter parts except for their significantly lower body weight and height. A full grown miniature lab can grow to be 15-20 inches tall and weigh between 18 and 23 pounds (compare this to around 80 lbs. for a full grown lab.) Due to large international demand and small litter sizes mini-labs are rare and can cost as much as $10,000."