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Chocolate Labradors are very popular today because of their lovely color and they are very rich looking dogs. The Labrador breed itself is a popular breed of dogs because they are seen in many movies and television shows. Dog shows often show Labradors that win awards and prizes which is appealing to those looking for a distinguished pet. Chocolate Labradors often do well in shows, but are more often seen in families as both the family guard dog and the children's play companion. This is important because these dogs are good-natured which makes them ideal for children. Like all dogs they need to be trained not to jump up on small children, chew things, and become house-trained.

Training A Chocolate Labrador

Since puppies are undisciplined they can be dangerous for children simply because they do not yet have an understanding of what is harmful and what is not. This is even more true of chocolate Labrador puppies and other large breed puppies because they grow so rapidly. They get big and heavy quite quickly and look as though they are full grown, yet they are still just puppies for approximately the first year. This means that they have a lot of extra energy and playfulness that could cause a problem if the puppy is not trained properly. A professional training class is often the best recommendation for a chocolate Labrador puppy, as it would be for any large breed dog.

As The Puppy Grows Into A Dog

As the chocolate Labrador puppy turns into a full grown dog it will settle down some, but chocolate Labradors are still high energy dogs and will remain so until they reach their senior years. This is something that should be considered very carefully when someone is thinking of getting a chocolate Labrador. Large breed dogs often live 10 to 12 years or more, and the energy level will remain high in these dogs for the first 7 to 8 years at least. This is a long time for someone to work with and live with a high energy animal, and even though many people will not mind this at all, it should be considered when thinking about whether to get a chocolate Labrador.