What are the advantages and disadvantages of the Labrador Retriever? The advantage of the Labrador Retriever is that it is smart and obedient, highly trainable, and its gentle and kind personality makes it very suitable for accompanying the elderly and children; the disadvantage is that it was very naughty and mischievous when it was young, and Particularly gluttonous, prone to obesity, and susceptible to genetic diseases are also one of its shortcomings.

Advantages of Labrador:

1. It is easy to train and is a highly obedient dog breed. They are your loyal companions and are very friendly dogs, especially with children. They generally do not have the troublesome characteristics found in other dogs, such as: taking up space, being unsafe, aggressive, destructive, irregularly sensitive, etc.

　2. The elderly or children and Labradors are like a natural pair, and most Labradors are happy to accompany the elderly or children. In the eyes of Labradors, the children at home are their favorite people. It can accompany and play with children. In the eyes of children, Labrador is their peer, and even more so, a brother and sister in early childhood. In the West, children in many families grow up with little Labradors.

3. Smart and trainable. Many people are willing to prove that Labrador retrievers are smart. Facts have also proved that when compared with other dog breeds, Labrador has a very high IQ. Research shows that Labradors can reach the intelligence of a human at 8 years old.

Disadvantages of Labrador:

1. Labradors are very naughty when they are young, and their destructive power is often beyond your imagination. They will shamelessly occupy the sofa and your bed. It is common for them to chew up flowers and furniture. Hollowing out the sofa and scratching the walls are also their favorite things to do.

2. Many Labradors are notorious for their gluttony. They will eat anything as long as they are not stopped, and are extremely good at getting kind people to feed them. Labrador owners must carefully control food intake to avoid obesity and related health problems.

3. Labradors are not suitable as guard dogs. Although their large size and loud barking may deter some intruders, they are very friendly and willing to hold any object in their mouth for you. Includes intruder's flashlight.

4. The degree of hair loss in Labrador can be said to be very serious. The pet owner only wears a sweater every day, and his hair is floating in his rice bowl.

5. Labradors are born with more genetic diseases. Cataracts, osteoarthritis, otitis externa, etc. are relatively common. Therefore, if you raise a Labrador, the owner must pay special attention to observe the dog and detect the dog in time. Dog problem.