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Check it out. I have one of each English yellow and American black. Both are males and have the same posture as those two. My yellow would be in the scene laying down and the black would be sitting there on a hair trigger. Best ever guys.
@@kasieream1248 It's not that they're more trainable, It's that they're easier to manage for most people. Both dogs are smart but the show bred lab does not need as much exercise as the field bred lab. It really depends on if you can meet that dog's needs. If you're not meeting the exercise requirements of a field bred lab, that dog's going to have a much harder time laying quietly at your feet at a restaurant and is more likely to act hyperactive and distracted in other public situations despite being well trained. Field bred labs can go go all day and do much better in high energy release sporting activities. The show lab can work for you all day too, but in a much calmer manner and doesn't need as much exercise and mental stimulation to be happy.
Stonnie I love these "deep dives" into the Labs and the difference between English and American labs. I'd love to hear your thoughts about other American retrievers like the Chesapeake Bay Retrievers.
I had a Chessie, great dog, so different than my labs.. She was a great watchdog, very me focused, not as easy going... Might get another one day, but will always have Labs!
@@NattydreadOldSchool me too. I had a yellow lab and chocolate lab. On a whim, we got a Chessie pup (male), and he was definitely the rambunctious bully of the bunch! Loved him to bits! But he required much more training and patience. They are beautiful, yet rugged dogs.
Love this Stonnie. Here in the UK we don't differentiate by colour. So we call labs that are bred for field work 'working' labs (mine is a Fox Red, although doesn't work) and labs that are large and 'box-headed' are 'show' dogs. Our working labs are generally smaller, although I have seen larger working labs specifically bred for goose retrieval in estuaries.
I just had a pup from Scotland not long ago. Pretty much perfect genetics for hunting. Other than being a bit on the sensitive side, it was about a perfect Gentleman's Retriever.
'Sensitive' seems to be the terms for most european lineages. Mostly because most english breeders and trainers want dogs that can folow with least amount of pressure and strong genes for their work.
I love to take these virtual walks with Stonnie and family and listen to spontaneous talk full of many nuggets of wisdom about life as well as dogs! No matter how many I watch I always come away feeling reassured and more confident that I live life right with the dogs I have. Thanks for another great video and the new adventure spot is beautiful.
Got my white lab Bo from Kentucky 6 years ago. Doesn't fetch, super lazy, and the nicest animal on planet Earth. Literally not a mean bone in his body. Reminds me of Ferdinand the bull. He's the best!
Stonnie, We got a English Lab (Jax) at 8 weeks old and he is a wonderful, but definitely different character from all other dogs we have had! Matches everything you say about the "Chubbies". As we go through the process of learning how to be the best we can for him, we have extensively relied on your videos to guide us to be the owners that he needs. Thank you for all your work as it sure has helped us in the last 5 months to understand him. Our biggest challenge continues to be to keep him from "Loving" every person and dog he meets but we are "Putting in the work") ! :) Our "Chubby" looks so much like Tallulah but is starting to get the yellow coming in as we expected (both parents and both grandparents are more yellow) but we think he is such a handsome boy! Jax loves to watch every single video with us and not a word of a lie, comes running every time he hears your voice on the TV! He will lay over the Couch Arm and watch you and the dogs like a hawk as that tail "Drums" on the couch the entire video! Thanks again for all your help in our journey with him! Shane, Joanne and Jax
I have, through the years, raised one of each, and the “bailey” neighborhood breed lab was the overall best, nothing but love, dedication and selfless of all three. Love our labs…..
Oh my, you have quite the piece of heaven there!! What a wonderful property! I love seeing the dogs exploring around, makes me think of my old girl we just lost who loved things like this... And it's such a joy to see your daughter enjoying it too! Nothing compares to getting outside and adventuring around this way. What a joy filled life ❤️
This was my first viewing of your videos. I loved the video. I just subscribed. Our first Lab was a black "American" Lab. He exhibited all of the traits that you describe. When I retired, we felt that we needed a "retirement Lab" so we switched to English. His temperament is a perfect match for us seniors. You described him perfectly. Five minutes of energy. Just like me. 😂 Looking forward to watching your upcoming videos. 🐾❤️
Hey Stonnie, I watched this video the day you posted, but today I just wanted to check on you guys. I heard about the devastating tornadoes that hit your beloved Blue Grass. Our prayers are with all the folks that were affected and I'm hoping all is well with you and your family.
Thank you! We are fine. My niece did get trapped under a collapsed building, but by the Lord’s good grace, she survived with only a broken ankle. Many others were not so fortunate.
My lab is 3 months old now. His dad is an English lab, and his mom is an American lab. Not sure who he resembles more in terms of looks, but he definitely loves to play and jump in the small pool.
My english chubby is an excellent hiker and has that strong retrieving drive thanks to Stonnie's direction in his online program. He has gone on many adventures, can go all day if we are doing something but if we aren't... can sleep all day. The breeder said even though he is english he could still be a hunting dog. I believe it... I am not a hunter but it seems like he could do it. Very athletic and can jump like crazy, looks for direction a fair amount.
This was such an informative video to watch! Describing the difference of labs in the best way I’ve ever heard! It was also enjoyable walking through the woods with the dogs! Thank you for your insight! You helped me understand completely!
Stonnie and your crew, thank you for all of your English vs American lab videos. It helped me see in practice the difference between those styles of dog so I could make the best decision for my current living situation.
I have been following you but just found this video! Awesome!!! My love, Dixie, a white English Lab from Snowy Pines is now five months old today. You have NAILED it on their traits! I wish the two of us could travel to visit you! You're the Master Stonnie!!!!
I grew up first wirth a White English lab, then an American Yellow lab. The English was a wonderful family dog - loyal, gentle, active but still mild mannered, obedient, wise. The Amereican was a very, very, very fun dog - very outgoing, goofy, playful, and very caring and empathetic - heart of gold. Excellent swimmer. Both make exceptional family dogs and without a doubt play a role in the famnily. Both dogs become family, not pets.
Just picked up a Yellow Lab about 4 months ago. Our Black Lab needed a buddy and it's been well worth it. Our Black Lab is only 3 years old and let's the puppy do what ever he wants. lol. They don't fight over food, treats, or toys, but when they physically play together all hell breaks loose. They find the muddiest spot outside and the older lab will let the puppy "win" once and awhile. The treat training method does work wonders and thanks for the tips.
I read your comment. A year later you must have a very full house. My two labs are both very tall and weigh in at 180 combined. That's a lotta kibbles.kibble. It's on the cusp of mud season now!
Very nice video. Little Charlotte is growing like a weed... I think she's 2" taller by the end of the video today. Nice to see some of the variations in labs which are out there. Who doesn't love a lab? The new property looks like an amazing upgrade for you, and for your work. "Cameraman" is hangin' in there like a champ too. Nice to have my Stonnie video fix, thanks. BTW, Stonnie, I'm wearing my T-shirt which says: "Common Sense is so Rare These Days, it Should be Classified as a Superpower"
I got an Australian Labradoodle. They make ‘em a little different (still a designer dog.) And the way he goes about life is the same way you described Tula. He can run and catch a frisbee mid air but the return is more like “look what I found I’m gonna play with this a bit and if I feel like it I’ll give it back. He also has that five min tank like you mentioned. I come for the dog information but I stay around for your philosophy. God Bless.
Since I was a kid, we always had field bred black labrador retrievers. I currently have a 5 year old black half and half, American/English. He is not quite as energetic as a full field lab, which at 59, is a little easier for me to handle. My new puppy I am getting in three weeks is 3/4 English and 1/4 American Field bred, black of course. I also like the looks of the blended dogs. We are outside walking or playing hard for about 3 hours per day. I recommend to people to get a lab to get off the couch. :)
we had a white lab named Alice just like that who was wonderful and perfectly bred Now we have a goofy red lab with a big head and an over bite maybe not well bred but we love him just as much
I just watched another Vlog who was an “expert” in labs and everything he said went so against what I’ve experienced with our labs. My parents were breeders (male from champion and female from champion) and they had the best looking and temperament pups. My dad gave me one for my birthday about 14 years ago (recently went over the rainbow 3/17/23). You are so correct and obviously are much more expert than the other gentleman’s Vlog.
What I love most about your videos is how you call your wife cameraman instead of camerawoman. It just puts a smile on my face :). We are so used to saying cameraman that we use the same word for women as well.
Thank you for sharing your ideas!! I have learned much !! We have a yellow American lab who’s 9 years old Now we got a white lab puppy who’s 4 months old so to keep company to the older one. So far they get along, play but the little white one nips , runs over the yellow one who’s a bit slower & relaxed one- Hope you can answer my questions in the future- By the way, we are training the puppy simple tricks- he’s pretty much done w/ his vaccinations-
My black lab is 2 years old now and I have no idea what he is. I think he’s American based on his energy and parents but he’s 90lbs when his parents were 60lb so he looks English too… 😂 Love your quote about black labs. They are amazing! I’ve never experienced such a wonderful friend and extreme extrovert!
My american Lab had a few quirks. She didnt care to fetch, absolutely disliked the car, and didnt care for the water. She was a great family dog, always careful around my elderly grandparents, happy to be with u, generally able to be walked without holding the leash (even carrying it at the end of walks), rarely barked, and extremely loving. part of her temperament might have been due to us, but at least some came from her being one of the last of a litter of 13 that the mother had given up on.
We had two labs back in the 90s. The male was a very light yellow from hunting lines. He was incredibly smart and very easily trained. The female was a black English style lab. She was sweet and very protective, but whenever we gave her a command, she looked at us as if to tell us to do it ourselves. They lived to be 14 and 13. We still miss them.
Thank you for highlighting the attributes of these Labs! We have a beautiful black "English chubby" that displays every trait you've mentioned in that line! He's a great family dog, energetic for a solid 5-10 minutes!
Thanks for inviting us to a highly informative video with lot of stuff I didn’t know before. Actually, I don’t care so much about colors, but I do care a lot about mindset, personality, energy level and whatever it takes to make a dog happy. And there seems to be a correlation between colors and those critical factors. Where else would I find this valuable information? 😉👍
Another fantastic episode Stonnie!! This one really resonated with me as I’ve had both an American bred Lab, and now an English bred Lab. Everything you talked about was bang on. Especially in regards to the retrieving and the energy levels between the two. I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this video. Also I’ve only been following you for maybe a year or more, so I am a rookie in that regard, but this property you recently acquired is awesome!! What Lab wouldn’t live to be able to adventure out there. Thanks again for giving us your expertise and knowledge Stonnie. Peace and Calm to you and your family this Christmas season. 👍🏻🎄😎🇨🇦
Chocolates are a wonderful invention. I had a springer lab cross that loved to fetch. And that Chuck it saved my shoulder. I didn't overdo it, but it did make playing ball for a while but she's here. A friend of mine had a black lab that was absolutely neurotic about playing fetch. He definitely needed to chuck it.
Stonnie, please talk about health clearances. Granted they are not a guarantee, I can say from experience. Reading research papers makes and my own deep dive into the OFA database makes me support breeders that take health seriously by testing their dogs and looking at their pedigrees. The two problems with ‘backyard’ breeders I could have would be they don’t use dogs that are health tested. They might breed a dog because they want too, not to improve the breed. I think it would be great if a Labrador breeders bred specifically for pets. Other than not mentioning health clearances another great video and thanks for the content you create! Thanks for sharing all your wisdom and experience.
Good stuff Stonnie! I'm always the weirdo in the middle. I'm not looking for elite high-drive retriever or a show-worthy dog. I just want a healthy black Lab that was bred by people that care for their dogs in a manner that aligns with mine. Mr. No Name is MY visual of the perfect Labrador. Medium build for both looks and athleticism but not too lean, medium-blocky head that's not a bullet shape or a cinder block. I love and appreciate blocky dogs who may "epitomize the breed" in the show ring, but a physical No Name twin is what I am hunting for and seems harder to find than I expected! "What a fine animal." Hey that's catchy, I think I may have just created that phrase...
Dogs really do convey a lot of feelings to us. You may think that you can easily identify each of their tails, voices, and gestures, but there are many points to watch such as the movement of their ears, the opening of their eyes, and the upturning of their hair. In order to understand a dog's feelings, it is important to know its personality well, and to observe its behavior and the way it moves its body.🐕🐕🐕🐕😻😻😻😻😻😻
Hey Stony, awesome videos, thanks. I have been working with dogs for over 40 years. A lot of gun dogs. I am in Canada. Labrador is a descendant of the St. Johns Water Dog. Instinctively , the Labrador of today, will pull nets, mimick it's human's actions at work. Anything to help out.. Awesome dogs. Awesome videos.
@@StonnieDennis The St. Johns water dog was from the east coast of Canada. Newfoundland. Used by fishermen to haul nets in a variety of situations, mostly pulling in from the shore. these dogs are the template of today's Labrador. English retrievers are white and typically a bit more fury then north american Lab's. The instincts really satyed on point with this breed. I have seen labs, just jump in and help out with whatever had to be done in the water with thier humans, without training. Next time you are able to, grab a big ol net and a Lab, go to the water somewhere, throw the net in and start hauling, see what your dog does. I have some pal's out East that have been using labs on their fishing boats for the longest of times, generations.
Thank you for your emphasis on researching- self reflection on what dog /breed type, is best chance for a good fit for dog and household , where all are happy as can be. So important not to be impulsive. Great info 👍 all the best to your work.
Great video! I had a white English lab. Big ol girl. Lazy as hell. Only dog I’ve ever had to mow around with my riding mower because she wouldn’t move. Man alive do I miss her! Cheers from the PNW.
Stonnie, you really know labs and Golden Retrievers. My Chelsea ( chocolate Goldador) is now nine months and a sweetie pie. She loves to run in the canyon, and gets lots of exercise with puppy adventures . At least a good hour each day. I was a preschool teacher for years ( including using some of Maria Montessori’s methods). Applying her theories to puppies is a great idea. My big girl now loves to fetch in a field but not for more than ten minutes. I think she sees no point in it. Would probably like some real fetching for sure. Getting some ducks ( she loves water and birds as well). She is doing pretty good on a leash with her easy walk harness. She politely stays, knows down, comes readily most of the time, and really understands hup, easy and wait. Knowing “wait “ sure comes in handy a lot of the tine. You have really helped me (this sixty five year old woman ) and my great dog. I wonder though.... She is super popular in our neighborhood ... maybe because she’s really pretty and sweet so lots of people give her attention and she’s become exuberantly friendly. Sometimes though, she annoys people “and me “ with her over friendly attitude and expecting everybody to love on her. Not everybody loves dogs or is in the mood for her attention seeking behavior. Do you have any suggestions on how to deal with this? Could you do a video on this kind of problem? Please?
I just found your channel. I am loving it ! I agree so much about having dogs do exactly what you are doing. The more experiences the better. Also, I saw that little Jack and got excited. I have always had German Shepherds and my wonderful, tough, and mean sometimes Working Corgi. She died three years ago at 14 years old. I am just now thinking about getting another smaller dog. And the Jack Russell is one of them. I am older now and want a smaller dog. I think I do anyway ! Lol ! But, I still want an active dog. And I also love what you said about getting a dog to fit your lifestyle. I think people forget about that. You have a wonderful channel !
Another great video Stonnie! Your new property is just beautiful and looks like it goes on forever. Must be a lot of acreage for sure. The rock formations are awesome and so are those labs :-) We always look forward to your videos.
Generally the dog will grow to be the same colour as their ears. I own one of the English yellow labs and she is crazy about fetching and will not stop. The fetch drive can be enhanced with fun training. I like yellow labs as it seems like they are not affected by the sun as much and you can find any ticks on them quite easily.
I volunteer for The Ability Center Assistance Dogs in Toledo Ohio, we train and place English Labs as assistance for the disabled and also therapy dogs.
I found two sisters that were surrendered to a shelter at eight months of age. They are a mix of White lab and Dalmatian. When I got them I couldn't tell them apart. Now at 22 months one has a perfect English lab body and a few spots on her ears. The other has a slender Dalmation body and is starting to get lots of spots. They are both very good affectionate and obedient dogs.
We have a Goldador, white lab crossed with a white English cream golden retriever. He is one year old and has been so easy to train and is very social with people and other dogs. I feel like we got the best of both breeds in one. By the way, he loves to fetch, but mostly when its something thrown into the water. He is half fish, love all water including the Ocean. I'm a new subscriber, look forward to seeing your video's. TY
You continue to put out awesome content! I love the lab ones the most of course. I’m not sure if you exercised the dogs or if they exercised you. If it’s anything like mine, he exercises me. Keep teaching us and have a Merry Christmas!
Both my labs were field dogs. The first was a yellow (white with black nose) female. I never saw a dog that loved water so much. She retrieved old tennis balls from the bottom of the pool without being trained. She would tow my little daughter around in the pool (holding onto the tail) endlessly. But she had separation anxiety, and would get destructive when left alone. My current lab is a black male from Scotland. He’s calm, gentle and obedient, just about the perfect dog. But he only goes into the pool to cool off, and is not as playful.
Thank you for helping me understand the difference between Labradors. I had no idea! We have just purchased a puppy for my 7 yr. old grandson. It will not be ready until next month (8 wks. old), so I'm learning everything I can about them. We are hoping for a white or cream color, but I have no clue about if it is field or english bred. We didn't know about that when we chose ... just wanted a family dog. My son spoke to the breeder and has put down a deposit. Since we were the first ... we will get the pick of the litter. We did see pictures of the puppies and mom. All 6 puppies look light like a champayne color and I think they are all girls (ha). The parents are supposed to be champions, but I don't know what they are champions for. Breeder is in Texas and charging $2,000 ... just hope we get a great pup. Now I'm going to ask some more questions to the breeder. I'm enjoying your videos and they are very helpful. Thanks!
Stonnie I have learned so much from your videos. Even though we have had labs (all black), I wondered why my “chubby” one was the way he was, very smart, and very good looking (not a retriever at all!!) Now I know! We have an American one now and he loves to retrieve, has a ton of energy, likes a job. Also love watching Charlotte and Hunter grow up. Thanks so much and have a wonderful holiday and Merry Christmas with your family (“camera man” is awesome).
Had labs my entire life. A chocolate as a child that was the dumbest most bull headed creature I’ve ever seen, a yellow as a teen that was an angel, and 2 black labs in my adulthood that couldn’t have been more intelligent and sweet. Most recently we have family with a white lab that is absolutely NEUROTIC. stubborn, hyperactive 90 lbs. has no desire to please at all. Funny how they can all be so different and to hear people talk about English vs field bred, or how different colors can have different temperaments is always funny. Our yellow was field bred. So was one of the blacks. The rest, including the demon white one, were all English. I just think it’s all in the gene pools of the specific breeders. You might say “getting a lab puppy is like a box of chocolates”
My Hank is both. He gets his big beautiful face from his thick stocky father and his long legs and athletic ability from his field bred mother. My old yellow lab came from a similar pair and it has come to be what I seek when looking for a pup along with the rest of the traits I want.
Stonnie, love, love your videos. Question that I hope you can answer. After a year of grieving the loss of our lab we are ready. Can you recommend an “English chubby” breeder? Thank you.
Yessir, my "Lacygirl" and "Pupp" before her were white but more like Seymore but not as much yellow, but they're registered as yellows. They had a little yellow on her shoulders and back. "All Labs matter".
my lab came from the breeder that produced the 2021 Canadian versatility award. Bench (or show) bred and VERY good at retrieving. get you a breeder that can do BOTH.
@@StonnieDennis my boy is still just a baby! (5 months tomorrow) but he’s already retrieving to hand & retrieving a bunch of different objects. I suspects he doesn’t have the level of drive the field lines do but he is plenty excited with restrained fetch. He’s like you said though - always has to have something in his mouth lol. I’ll try to post this week!
Some of your best dogs are "back yard bred" dogs. As you pointed out, if one owner has a great personality as does a neighbor, but one is a good field dog while the other one is a sofa sleeper the pups will have a great personality, with the potential to do some field work, which was what most people used to want. A dog that spends 80 percent or more if it's life being a companion dog, who goes out a few times every season and retrieves a few quail, pheasants or ducks. Maybe a goose or two, but not going out every morning during the season and retrieves for a professional guide or trainer.
Stonnie! What is an allergy or asthma friendly alternative to black labs and to English show line labs? I like the cuddles and my husband wants an adventure dog. Thanks!
I thought Bailey was a lovely dog. I would be happy and even proud to own such a good looking Lab. Of course, I don't hunt, fish so any dog of mine would have the 'job' of being my companion and a fine companion she would be. 😀👍
Canada is the same. We refer to them as English and Field. English are shorter, blockier, heavier boned, and have less endurance. I have 3 female white well pigmented yellow labs.
Everything Stonnie Dennis stated in this video has fallen right in line with my own first-hand experience. Having owned, and hunted over Labrador Retrievers here in Arizona for three decades, the English/Scottish Labrador Retriever is a terrific family dog, really outstanding, but lacks the attention, perseverance, and stamina of it's American cousin. While neither version of the Labrador was bred to hunt in extremely hot temperatures, as in Arizona, an English/Scottish bred Lab, in identical environmental circumstances, will just quit working, while a thinner bodied, longer-legged, lighter American bred hunting Lab possesses a far greater interest in hunting and a much greater stamina-based capacity to hunt. If you don't hunt, an English/Scottish Lab might be the perfect family dog.
I love these dogs I have a black sheprador, amazing dog but has no interest at all in fetching anything tho, do you see many of these dogs lacking that trait? Awesome videos very informative!
I must have a special English lab. He’s a titled in hunt tests. And had retrieving desire through the roof. Shows no sign slowing down as we approach year 4 of his life. Has hunted all day. Plus a great nose. He is black though.
Yes, Uncle Stonnie, the White Lab is right for me as far as I can tell. He is loyal and obedient-Lol. He is Calm attentive and polite. However every dog wants to be a Labrador Retriever and every Labrador Retriever wants to be a black Labrador Retriever. I am going to have to wait until mid January.
Great video Stonnie and co❤ Can I ask what type of whistle you use? I like black labs and white labs, they're mostly happy biddable dog's. I'd really like to watch a training session with border collies. I see you have a playful bc staying with you atm. Thanks for the hike🤗
