English vs American Labrador Retrievers Part 2

[@StonnieDennis]

Are you a fan of my training style, but can’t travel to Kentucky to see me in person? No worries! I offer an awesome online dog training course, which includes access to an array of exclusive videos and content, personalized coaching, journaling, and in-depth mentoring and evaluation by yours truly! Just need some an advice or have a couple questions you need answered? I also offer professional consulting by the hour. Both of these great services can be found here: kentuckycanine.com/onlinecoaching. Thank you all for your remarkable support over the years! I cannot express enough how grateful I am for your appreciation and patronage of this channel, my training style, and my kennel. Always remember, it’s a great day for a puppy-sized adventure! ⁃Stonnie Dennis, Dog Trainer

[@8balljit]

how old is charley in this video

[@Lovinflyindrones2022]

Have Laurah in more videos. Lol. She’s tough. She’s an American lab. Lol

[@finneganricardo712]

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[@waynevihaan5742]

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[@finneganricardo712]

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[@LisaMarieVari]

Thanks Stonnie for teaching my chubby, River, so much! I miss him but know he's learning how to be a great dog from a great team of trainers!

[@StonnieDennis]

You are welcome! Thanks for bringing him.

[@creditmedic3017]

My black American lab and my English chocolate lab enjoyed watching this video...they need to go out onto the beach more instead of too much office time for the 2 of them..lol

[@FarmerFpv]

River is your dog? That's awesome, y'all are lucky he's a good boy and super adorable!

[@markusjuva1683]

River is really one of the cutest labs we’ve ever saw (my daughter fell in love with him/her immediately). Can you tell us how old is River in this video? 🤗

[@chris123chris82]

How’s River doing? After seeing him in these videos I’m pretty sure we’ll be getting a English Lab for our family

[@peanut3590]

I have a chunky black lab, 12 yo. 105lb he sill had more energy than I was ready for as a single woman in her 50’s.. now 12 yrs later.. we both have slowed down. Love seeing your raining videos

[@ajf5823]

This video confirms that my choice of an "English" Lab pup was the right one for me. I want her to ride in my golf cart at work and sit in my kayak and just chill as well as go on hikes, go four wheeling and camping.

[@silasmarner7586]

I've got a deposit down on and English, female one. I've been planning this for 29 years but only now have the time and the place to make the dog's experience ideal. We'll see how it goes.

[@debbieturkett7250]

Did you get a black one? Ya know, all Labs wanna be black Labs!

[@josephlacathorian]

Trash your talk king about American or mostly American if you want them to do that 😂

[@oldgamerchick]

I am so thankful I found you. You really show the steps to each task. Most important was showing the 2 different Labrador styles so well I can make a well informed decision on exactly which type of Lab I want. I am a 65 year old lady prospector for fossils and jewelry rocks. My little Chicky was a mixed Border Collie and Australian Kelpie. I adored her and loved the time she spent with me. When she died after her spayed operation was on the 13th of December I felt like my heart had been ripped out if my body. Today is the first day I could think or talk of her with out crying. I suffer from PTSD since 6 years old but, didn't find out what was wrong with me till my 50s. Labs and Border Collies are 2 of the breeds that make good therapy dogs. I didn't know this at the time when she was gifted to me 6 months ago. I know now why it hurt so bad to lose her. It's a natural ability they have to help people like me. Chicky was a challenge to me to train which got me outside. She went with me to everywhere because I couldn't bear to be without her. But, I couldn't get much work done 😆 because she wanted to help me with everything I was doing so I had a long line attached to a metal stake. She could rest in the shade and still see what I was doing in the house. It's what they call a tiny house. Except I don't have wheels so my little house is called a shed to house. I have two eight by 12 foot lofts and a 4 by 12 front porch. And since it's it is diy I need a dog that can be still if I am doing a task like putting in insulation in my walls. I am a widow with my cranky old lady cat. But, she's a cat not an animal that will let me toss my arms around her when I need comfort like my Chicky did. I do right long posts sorry it's part of my stress disorder. I just wanted to let you know how important it is for me to find the right dog. My land lords wife is my care giver. They have 5 little dogs I call the bark patrol 😆. I raised Pomeranians years ago and they would do the same thing as they ran out the door to the yard. Growling and barking they charged out the door. Warning all intruders to be aware they were ready to do battle with any and all challengers 😆. Once again I want to thank you very much for your wonderful training videos. Ms Michal 🙃☕💖👍

[@noahatlas5240]

stonnie is literally so kind and sweet and well-spoken and good at explaining things without being overbearing or condescending. such a fan!!

[@plantiebee]

Am I the only one who prefers the look of the field Labrador? I think they are far more streamline and beautiful...however I am "mom-wise" enough to know that I couldn't fulfill their energy requirements :-P However everything Stonnie said about husbands was incredibly spot-on lol :-D!

[@melblacke5726]

Nope, I prefer field labs hands down. The big heavy dogs are clunky and not athletic enough to do a six hour hunt over a lot of ground. The field lab looks like th e dogs I grew up with and they were pretty great dogs...very balanced temperaments and just good all around dogs.

[@shawnfrye5987]

They help you stay active and keep you off the couch they're great for me. They are excellent motivation to keep you moving. Mine has me at the dog park everyday for 2 hours and then home to swim. Then she would want to play ball and swim all day. She can dive to the bottom of a 6ft pool and retrieve balls and she was an excellent swimmer and retriever from day one as a puppy. American Labs are awesome. And my Luna is swole

[@melblacke5726]

@@shawnfrye5987 Yep, my dog is my exercise machine and my personal companion and my hobby sport dog all rolled into one.

[@debbieturkett7250]

Not in my world. We love our hunka-bunka burning love of our black English guy. Big block head, wide chest…he’s majestic in his appearance. Still, he’s like Stonnie says an English can be: off and running and plays hard…but when he’s done, he’s done! Perfect for us!

[@deborahneale7048]

I like the slimmer kind of dog too. Not too keen on the chunky types.

[@printgurl6982]

I got chocolate American lab and she is so much fun and the light of my life. Keeps me in shape too!

[@kathryndohring5481]

Me too. So fun and so sweet. Love the Chocolates.

[@rainmancw9022]

We have the english lab. Very good well mannered, well behaved dogs. They shed alot. That's one thing to take in account when choosing an inside pet. Is it worth it? Yea. I want two more so this one that was trained by our german shepherd, can pass it on. If you're interested in a hiking dog, it's best to have a back up dog per say an american lab. The english is very slow and get tired easy. There's no springing over a creek there. It's a push through slipping and plunging. They are beautiful dogs and I admire them for what they are. Two thumbs up on this wonderful video

[@josephsciorilli1436]

Love your work and videos. I'm from Perth Australia and have a two year old male chocolate lab. English style. When you said : "Doing the hard things are better...for everyone." Love that advice and i take my dog to different places in suburbs, parks and in nature. . My dog doesn't have a strong retrieval drive on land but in rivers and at the beach, he is a different dog. It's as if he was bred for water retrieval. He would match the field lab for water work but fits all the attributes you describe on land. Only has about 45 minutes of work in him but at the beach he has the potential to over do it. He is well socialised, plays and says hello to many but then comes back to me.

[@Queenk0526]

Going to look at some English Lab pups tomorrow, and this video was informative because I never knew the differences between the two. This video has confirmed the English Lab is more my speed.

[@FarmerFpv]

River be always stealing the show! lol. Them chubby's sure no how to make you feel weak at the knees. It's all that cuteness. :)

[@mrsir1872]

literally all i want right now. laying chillin on the 4 wheeler was adorable

[@lyndseymeagenwalker3057]

“Taken the easy path makes you weak.” 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@tradesmannd9926]

Working dog momma.

[@brinkcity2038]

I’ve had a number of show/English Labs that are very good retrievers and love to swim. They could do a sit+stay+wait retrievals, and are even good for duck and goose hunting. Their favorite trick is going to get the newspaper on the driveway in the morning and bring it inside to us. My point is, I don’t think things are necessarily as black & white as Stonnie makes it seem. But I think he certainly knows what he’s talking about. My Labs are easy to tire out when needed, and they love to take naps and will do anything for food.

[@StonnieDennis]

I don’t make things black and white, I speak in generalities and I always show examples of what I’m saying, in action. I don’t have any videos where I’m not actually doing the things I’m talking about. Trust me, if you worked with dogs all day, everyday, you would have a much greater respect for genetics.

[@ZDanimations]

I have a working bred australian cattle dog and its been a rollercoaster. Dog's a full time job, seriously considering buying livestock for the dog lol

[@tradesmannd9926]

These are great and I love how honest you are on the silvers. Im glad the Brittney is on her toes boy with that gal driving 4wheeler.

[@laurielamarche815]

This is an interesting take. Here in Canada, home of the Labrador Retriever, we distinguish the two between conformation (show) Labs vs field (hunting) Labs. Big round block heads with the thicker bodies are show Labs, and the leaner bodied, narrower faced dogs are hunting Labs. It's interesting that despite being a Canadian breed, Americans differentiate them between English and American. 😊

[@sfish2684]

Canada is part of the North American continent. Maybe the original lab dog breeds came from England? Either way this does an excellent job of showcasing labs. I had a field lab and he was impressive, a physical and athletic specimen. My friend had a lab and said she couldn't make a 5 mile run. My dog learned how to catch a Frisbee on the first day within the first hour. His dog specialized in sleeping and eating. My dog would swim in ice cold water and run all day, I mean all day. I'm retired infantry and that dog could easily do 10 mile runs with me, rest, and then do it again. He ran 5 miles before he was 3 months old. That dog was as tough as the toughest infantry man that I ever saw.

[@frankficarrotta4684]

Quoted text Taken from AKC website I might add that the breed dates back to the 1500’s “The Labrador Retriever is the traditional waterdog of Newfoundland, long employed as a duck retriever and fisherman’s mate. The breed began its steady climb to supreme popularity in the early 1800s, when Labs were spotted by English nobles visiting Canada. These sporting earls and lords returned to England with fine specimens of “Labrador dogs.” (Exactly how these dogs of Newfoundland became associated with Labrador is unclear, but the name stuck.) During the latter half of the 19th century, British breeders refined and standardized the breed.”

[@stevefaulkner9391]

Same here in the UK. We have show types and also working/field Labs. We have some excellent working Labrador Retrievers going back many generations and their working genes are exported all over the world, including the US. So, the use of the word 'English' for US show Labs is a misleading and redundant term. Show Lab or working Lab would be a more accurate description. Mind you, we don't have 'English muffins' in the UK, yet another US invention. :)

[@talisikid1618]

Typical American arrogance. And I’m American.

[@neilbond1750]

Love the channel but it really irritates me when he keeps saying English labs and American labs it’s simple ones a working line the other is a showline same as all breeds there’s a working line and a show line it seems as he’s just trying to make out that the American labs are better and the English ones are just fat and lazy which isn’t the case far from it

[@liliank922]

Stonnie, these videos are great. So informative and such a mood lifter. You're like the Bob Ross of dog trainers. Kudos to Eli's camerawork. I'm hoping for your insight on how my partner and I can best choose between a Show or Field lab pup. We both work 4-5 days a week, but are reasonably active otherwise. We know we can give our pup/dog 30 - 50 minute runs about 4-5 times a week and a 30 minute walk everyday, however once we're at work we'd be out for the day. Our dog would have access to a small garden whenever, and we are ready to arrange for doggy daycare/dog walker 2-3x a week. We also go on long walks/hikes 2x a month (between 3-6hrs). My inclination is to go for a Show lab as they seem like they'd be happier as a sackhound while we're at work (and possibly would adapt to living with our young cat?), but am not sure they'd be able to keep up with a morning 3-5 mile jog or long weekend hike. Are show labs non-endurance exercise dogs? I would appreciate your insight as I don't want to demand to much of a chunky monkey, but then also don't want to set up a field dog to get cabin fever! Thanks!

[@azcojan]

I enjoyed the day out on the Kentucky River. What a beautiful place to work with these dogs!

[@salina6709]

I love watching all the dogs in the back round. Great. Eli does a great job on the camera. Thank you for the videos.

[@StonnieDennis]

Thanks for watching!

[@steele41]

What a great video. I learned a lot. You give these dogs a great life!

[@brentg6127]

Thank you so much Stonnie, Max made my night when he was swimming in the river, I'm getting a chocolate lab in the next few weeks and I'm learning so much.

[@naomimay82]

Labs are my favorite breed of dogs. I could watch your videos all day!!! I have two yellow labs. They are great dogs.

[@AJLJR77]

Stonnie, Your love of your job and the dogs you train shines through in your videos. We're picking up our new Lab on December 22nd. Wish we lived closer, we're in NJ, and could bring her there to spend time with you. I'll keep watching your videos in the hope I can pick up a small percentage of your skill. Thank you so much.

[@judet3026]

Eli (hope I spelled that right) has a great future in filming :-) great job!

[@StonnieDennis]

Eli said to tell you thanks!

[@lizziedripping71]

A few years ago I had 2 black labs : one show type, one field type. Best of both worlds 😍

[@kathleenshoemaker6943]

Love watching your great adventures! I need to step up my game with more fun outings that my dog will enjoy and learn. Thanks,Stonnie!

[@pamgibbons375]

I had a Lab that was 1/2 English and 1/2 American field…..it was a good balance for me !

[@debbriggs5811]

Thanx Stonnie, I enjoy watching dog training videos and yours are very educational, helpful, and well done.

[@MadBison66]

Great video, dogs are wonderful. There are exceptions on the English's energy level. I have a 2yr old English girl - - Stella; her energy level is amazingly high, but very manageable as long as you manage it. She is literally 14 hours on and 10 hours off. We get up at 5:30am and she is wiped out by 19:00-19:30. Stella needs her 2 walks a day, and some play time; has been eager to please from day 1. 8 weeks old, on the long drive home from the breeder, she just new not to urinate in the car, while on Mommy's lap. We had one accident in the house the 2nd day, and that was it! Stella is also an incredible swimmer, dove in the water as a small pup without any fear. I have to use treats to get her out of the water and to rest, otherwise I think she would hurt herself. Go,go go. We call her Michael Phelps now! She's a full throttle English and somewhat Alpha in some social situations - and a very good home alarm system. Extremely beautiful and very loving and sweet with all people, I just love my English Stell's Bells!

[@vikingdogmanship]

Love labs😎 👍👌

[@FarmerFpv]

My Yellow English Lab Puppy's name is Stella too! She's so Beautiful/Adorable and high drive as well! Maybe it's the name "Stella" that causes high work drive? lol

[@MSDOGS1976]

I’m glad I recently got a yellow English. Fits my old man lifestyle better. He will still give me plenty of exercise but won’t be as wired as field lab. Mine is snoring in my ear at this very moment. He’s 18 weeks and sleeping right above my shoulder on the sofa. Ha. My previous dog was a lab mix(avatar). Darn good dog too but passed away last Summer at 13. Fun episode. Enjoy your channel.

[@japanese4weebs809]

Man, it's like you said charlie is just a rockstar but struggles more with controlling his energy... that was a great display. By the way, you make far too great content to be filming on a 360p microwave oven my man. Had to check the date to make sure I wasn't watching a Stonnie 2012 Malinois video. :D Thanks for the one and a half hour of bliss bro.

[@StonnieDennis]

It takes long videos a while to process. Check back in a few hours, it will be 1080p 60fps

[@nvlvdave]

My Charlie boy was literally the best of both worlds. His Mom was a Yellow American Lab and his Dad was a Yellow English Lab; both pure breeds. He was extremely intelligent, BY FAR the best retriever I have ever seen, super loyal, clingy and very willing to please. He loved swimming and water and tennis balls like you can't imagine. He had the heart of a champion and gave 150% in everything he did - very competitive. He was at home riding on a quad or buggy, in a boat, hiking, shooting or laying around at home. Of course, playing catch or fetch with tennis balls was his favorite, especially if it was in the pool or a lake. We had many games and variations he liked to play. I'd come out of the bathroom after showering and there would be a tennis ball laying there and Charlie would be hiding next to the bed, waiting for me =) He was pretty much never on a leash, even in our urban Las Vegas home. He was taught not to go in the street at an early age. He didn't have the high prey drive that get's them exploring and running off. He was very food oriented, but also well-behaved. I always said I could leave a steak dinner on the coffee table and go take a nap without having to worry. He never chewed anything or tore anything up. He had about the cutest face you could imagine. His build was on the smaller side with a big chest and short legs - stocky/athletic. 76lbs. I always joked that his low center of gravity helped his agility - he could catch pretty much anything haha. I lost my little buddy last year, at a few months short of 14. I know I'll never have another dog quite like Charlie, but I am lucky to have been blessed with him. I'll always miss him. So, I imagine there are strong feelings and beliefs about keeping the (English and American) Lab breeds pure, but I really think there's a place for a mix of the two.

[@michaelfabregas3496]

THANK YOU for breaking down to me the different between English vs American Lab :) You are awesome trainer and i'm a new sub!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK : )

[@TheKilmer88]

My yellow was an English lab unfortunately passed away 2 weeks ago, but having 2 pups is definitely great, she taught my black field pup, he’s 7 months old

[@sherrcon]

sorry...it's always difficult to lose a member of the family...

[@labrakadabra9026]

I own a English lab and a English/American lab. Both are great in certain ways. My full English lab is very stubborn she will just stop on leash and put her back legs out when she sees people or another dog she wants to see it cracks me up. Where my English and American mix is easier to communicate with and is willing to listen more and has the calmness of an English lab.

[@sarabrown896]

My 18wk old puppy looks just like Charlie. She would love your place! Unfortunately I'm a couch potato but I'm doing my best to give her the exercise she needs. Wish us luck!

[@sethrich5998]

Pretty sure my black lab (7 months) is a mix of both. His dad and brother (my uncles dogs) both look more English while mine looks more American in appearance. Their lineage is all hunting and field trial dogs. All three of them are pretty ok with being chill and just hanging on the couch but they absolutely get excited to go outside and switched on when retrieving work starts and could do it all day. They definitely love swimming too. Seems like the best of both, he’ll hang around the apartment during the week (obviously with some walks and retrieving in the evening) and run around and work hard all weekend at the ranch.

[@josiahgibbs5697]

I think the boy cuddling and comforting the dogs on the kayak likely had a lot to do with them staying on the kayak for so long. Seems like a super nice kid.

[@edwardhaugstatter3473]

Great observations and analysis as a dog trainer and a parent. Strange how educated smart people with children don't have understanding in how to interact with kids and set up situations for positive experiences and outcomes.

[@scottfurlong5475]

Now I have to make a platform for my Grizzly so my lab can come along. Another great video!

[@StonnieDennis]

I’m actually going to make a video about that next week!

[@0003Zeb]

Sand is very abrasive! LOL. Excellent video.

[@chris123chris82]

I really want a chubby now D: haha I’m so glad I came by your videos. A English lab would be perfect for my family

[@mikesmith3588]

One observation I would like to point out, having had both a field lad and an English lab up here in Canada... the energy level thing seems to reverse when it is below -10C and we have a foot of snow on the ground. The field lab seems to want to go inside at a certain point while the English who un the summer is a bit lazy just goes and goes. Small sample size to be sure but climate seems to have a big effect

[@StonnieDennis]

That's a very interesting point!

[@beckygin]

At 12.41-12.51 she nearly ran over that little white and ginger dog. How did you not notice!

[@favorableleloki8189]

I was raised with labs from a very early age. I’m lucky my parents love them also. Even in the military training included explosives and and sounds and smells like people. All it took a tennis ball to train them. We were honored to parachute together for president Reagan. Another lab Duke saved my Grandson from drowning in my pool .placed his nose under his arm pit and swam to steps . I am deeply proud of the labs of all them that has came into my lifetime. Love you Duke.

[@dhananjaychafale6545]

Most people think American lab is not lab. But i like American, they are more fast learner than english one,my American was fetching freak,fast runner, great swimmer,I really remember him today and now I have english and every thing change he just retrieve only 3 times with very good effort, do not run fast like American. Lineage is true thing.

[@SmithShooter9mm]

That was an other awesome Video Stonnie! Big shout out to Eli too for some outstanding videography. Where is that spot on the Kentucky river? Is camping allowed? I would love to bring my dogs there for some fishing and a night of dog adventures.

[@stevewilliams904]

Thanks so much for these English vs. American Labs videos, Stonnie. It has helped me tremendously in understanding the differences, and ultimately, my decision on which dog is best for my lifestyle.

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you for watching!

[@grandpa_eric]

Laura was “set up to fail” on the ATV. A quick lesson would have been good and not assuming she knew how. “Where’s the brake” was your first sign. She almost ran over one of the dogs. A scary moment. Did you notice that on the replay?

[@StonnieDennis]

Never fear, I had it all under control...

[@marydouglas9779]

"Fatigue meter" excellent.

[@OlWolf1011]

Max - comic relief! 😂 Woman on ATV - if she exercises indoors, English Lab... if she jogs, American Lab. Dogs on the kayak - I have an inflatable bass-boat - my American Lab lays in the boat and enjoys the trip... my English goes overboard for a swim and needs hauling-in. 😆 3 dogs - you need a bigger boat! 😂

[@josephcutrona1456]

I have a 5 month English Lab...NON STOP ENERGY...from morning to night all he wants is attention...he is a great retriever...definitely not typical English Lab..

[@gamersgalaxy2407]

Same here, I have a English lab now he is 18 months, ,,,,, he is sweet and Super naughty, he loves to worry me n has Hyper Energy level

[@alysha2mcp]

"Look at that chubby!" 😇

[@LisaMarieVari]

He's my chubby and I love him! His name is River

[@stevewilliams904]

@@LisaMarieVari River is Beautiful!

[@69dodgecharger440]

You could actually see everything your talking about! Good lookin chubby will take easier path! He still has bursts of energy though! Awesome video! Makes you think picking the right dog for you is important!

[@choughed3072]

I think my back lab is a mix of both, he has a chunky face and body of an English type (that's what he is meant to be) but his legs are definitely American. Very interesting to look at as he towers over the other labs in my area who are all English types. Great videos by the way 👍.

[@janspintge5352]

Nice. I like English Labrador. Will to please. 👍

[@frankdrebin5587]

the yellow looks younger, never knew they had different energy levels. I need one of each

[@stormywinds6497]

I learned a lot. Thank you. My dog thanks you.

[@shawnfrye5987]

I absolutely love Charlie

[@EifDan]

Over the other side of the pond we just call them show or working labs, not English or American. Of course Americans claim the stronger faster lab to be an American lab. Love it. 😂

[@bickle8931]

jeeper canada is part of the continent of America so it is correct

[@wendyjackson4053]

I had an English Lab. The love of my life. And I agree with you. From crazy America.

[@patrickhearst3463]

No such thing as English and American.. It's poor breeding. Tall,hyper,they even point.

[@annebruecks7381]

I walk an ‘English’ Lab every day, he’s the strongest dog I’ve ever met. Like walking a baby bear! He walks me, actually.

[@britishpatriot812]

Lovely video with lovely dogs, thank you Stonnie sir. Last time I watched a 90 minute video it was Jordan Peterson. He has some things to say about cleaning rooms too. Maybe you should write that book, how about 12 rules for teaching retrievers to kayak and other puppy sized adventures. 🇺🇸🇬🇧

[@HoseTheBeast]

We are getting our mix bred(a little more on the working side) black lab puppy in two months. I think thats the ideal lab to have if you are an active person and you want an active dog but you don't hunt.

[@bryanb.386]

I have an English Golden. The more I see the English lab I see the similarities more and more. I really like the breed. What he decribes here carries over to the golden accept throw some of the golden rambunctiousness in. Shes also been taking to retrieving, stalking and flushing in the backyard too. Slowly been introducing her to firecrackers. Next fall she should be ready for the field.

[@christaluongo8919]

We are getting another English!!! Love them!!! But we might get a field lab because I love to retriever train!!!

[@frankdrebin5587]

I could watch dogs in kayaks all day

[@StonnieDennis]

I'm glad you like the content!

[@accufab]

❤️ Mr. No Name

[@sararay8646]

Yep my husband's picked out super crazy hyper dog and I don't even know Last time he's taking her out to the bathroom

[@cristicris462]

This, we got a field dog and I am doing 95% of the training.

[@bitelogger]

Your guest this episode is an gorgeous one, I couldn’t take my eyes from here! Also finally I did learn the fundamental difference between the two labs that is quite important!

[@2023Red]

We watched the whole video. And yes, a man has to empty that sand in his shoes!

[@europeansovietunion7372]

12:50 I got scared for a second.

[@wholesome122]

European Union I saw that too 😱😱😱

[@snukesitterson2642]

This guy is something else can’t put my hand on it

[@labrakadabra9026]

My favorite breed= Labrador Retriever.

[@4570sharps]

I'd love to have a link to where I can buy the slip leads used in these videos.

[@nickiarnold8964]

I find a big difference in female labs ability (especially English) versus the male labs.....feel you give up some of the big block head beauty, but get a dog more suited for retrieving or hunting....

[@sparkkie804]

River is quite a bit younger not a great comparison

[@mcnewlane]

Hey Uncle Stonnie, love the vids! Is there a video on daily health inspections you do before or after training? I tried looking and didnt find one. Also couldnt find a good video on it by searching youtube. If you can point me in the right direction I'll give you a treat and say "Hey I appreciate it."

[@tyrannotherium7873]

There’s also another type call the British field lab

[@JayDawg962]

Awesome work!!!

[@zollpe]

Thats so funny! I do have an English who's quite like River. Mines name is Rooster a chocolate. As for Charlie i do have another Labrador which Is an american! Same personality but Mines very very outgoing. So cool how dogs have different looks, and abilities!

[@lakedawg2462]

Stonnie, I have a 12 week old Red (Canadian) Golden Retriever. How Can you compare Golden Retrievers with Labradors, as far as training goes?

[@jmp912]

Good question.... I would like to read the answer too... I am considering a Golden Retriever x Lab - I like intelligence and an active dog.

[@sherrcon]

jann/TX/ let's just have conversation because we all love dogs...this is just my opinion and there are many varieties of opinions...so we gather all the info and make our own judgement/opinions...just like anything else, the difference and a lot of it has to do with the breeding stock...show dogs are somewhat laid-back while the hunting dogs can be a very active dog (they have to be) and both are working dogs...look at their generation of pedigrees...what do you want to do with your pup?...take for instance, a west german shep is totally different than an east german shep...both are good working dogs...but one is geared towards shutzhund with a very high protective instinct lineage for generations...but that doesn't mean they can't be loyal and loving family member...and both golden retrieve and labs are very good dogs and that is why they are popular worldwide...but people want family dogs not so much hunting dogs unless you are a hunter...and about the price, just because the dogs cost a lot doesn't mean it is the best dog that money can buy...there are no good or dumb dogs just no good and dumb owners...one can ruin a beautiful dog by neglect and lack of training/exercise…scientist have said dogs are capable of learning up to 165 words...that's amazing but there are lots of variables in that accomplishment...look at the trained labs on ytube; one I viewed knew 32 commands...amazing...and there are mix dogs that are just as highly intelligent, beautiful, loyal, devoted, and loving dogs too....and sometimes, we mix the two words of intelligent with trainability...the lab I have now (cost me $1000) when I asked the owner if labs are smart, she said they are not smart...but it tell you, this dog is smarter than the dickens with a high prey drive instinct...I just have to remember to work him...but you know owners sometimes have kennel blindness in which a person thinks their dog is the best...he is not the best and there are more things to learn (that's on me) but he does know many commands...for instance, I taught him how to weave between my legs in a very, very short time...he picked that up quickly...and he is smart enough to know that I am the alpha dog which sometimes owners forget to instill in their dogs and THEN, wonder why the dogs are the pack leader...GR have long hair/ Labs have short hair and both shed (clean-up time)...and both can be very active/not so active dogs...and you have to be devoted to training and exercise and feeding with good quality dog food (just like body builders/healthy people have to eat good foods)...a little sacrifice on our part goes a long way for your pup to be a great family/working dog in life and he will thank you with so much loyalty, devotion. love in return...you can take a brother and sister from the same stock/litter and one will be better/smarter/obedient/more personality/lazy than the other...why?...I guess it's like kids...and the good thing, you can accomplish a lot or as little as you want with both breeds...check the generation of stock/ titles in obedience if any and their prey drive...however, that in itself does not guarantee you the best pup but it sure can give you a head start...read all you can...this is all just my opinion and what I have learned...do I talk to much?...see what you got me started?...cheers...

[@analarson2920]

@@sherrcon good poinits,look to what info you have on the parents to determine how you want to handle your dog regardless of the breed, or get a qualified trainer locally that can help you out.

[@paulcisco1026]

Your talking down too her, if you talk tome like that i would make you see stars! I love d this channel till now

[@StonnieDennis]

Well tough guy, hit the unsubscribe button and and start looking for white knight approved content. I’ll wait for the seeing stars part…

[@CinnamonHi]

Hey Stonnie, how do Chesapeake Bay retrievers compare in relation to labs - is it another “silver lab” situation where it’s close but not quite right?

[@StonnieDennis]

They are cool; just a little bit different. Maybe I’ll do a video soon...

[@FarmerFpv]

Chessies are great if you live on thick marsh they have strong hind legs, a very powerful dog, we call the Pitbulls of the marsh. You best be taking them to hunt or occupy them with some good games or they will be a handful.

[@jimdrechsel3611]

Thank you for your great explanations. We have lost two labs recently to cancer and want another lab that will duck and field hunt for pheasant. Our English lab had a better nose for finding pheasant as opposed to the American lab but the American land stayed attentive duck hunting. Do English labs have an advantage with scenting birds? Do English labs have an advantage swimming for ducks with wider webbed feet? Thank you

[@OneLoveLawnGroveCity]

another great video

[@samanthawalker74]

My Lab seems to be a mix of Field and English lab. She has the look of both and the actions of both. Is that possible? And what advice for the mix of both in one?

It is absolutely possible. I had one. He was fairly blocky but had fairly decent endurance. Luckily, he also had the athleticism of an American with the “off switch” of an English. He was a great dog. My unsolicited advice would be the same as Stonnie has offered in other vids; exercise and praise is key. Wash, rinse, repeat. However, learn when your dog is “done” and don’t push them well beyond their limit. Most people will never learn the capabilities of their Labrador anyway but you don’t want a dog that becomes fearful of the exercise and training. Good luck.

[@hksunchaser1]

i love the white lab and i admire the black lab. i'll pick the white one!

[@pattidrier9593]

Where can I find the whistle and lead you use?

[@Dharmanarchist]

Picking up our English chocolate puppy in four weeks. Hoping she will like to hunt and swim like my American one Nell who lived a great life to the ripe old age of 14. But if she's a couch potato, that's fine 'cause I'm turning into one too !

[@87steaks]

Charlie is a fucking beast.

[@ninarain9422]

I've owned an English lab mix and own a pure bred American/field Lab. There really is a difference in the stamina 😂 my american lab LOVES to run herself playing fetch. When I had an english lab she was lazy but Really smart. She learned how to open doors and would run off all the time

[@nadzjanz]

I have a yellow lab, definitely field build, but I've put in the work so that he behaves great inside and knows it's a 'calm' space to relax. He loves walks and fetch, but especially swimming. Absolutely a gentle giant (he's 87lbs and not overweight at all, just a tall boy), but I got him a bit late and he wasn't well socialized when he was younger and kenneled WAY too much, so on walks if people are nearby he gets real anxious and starts freaking out, just very over stimulated and loud and pulling or flailing at the end of the leash. I would love to have him just walk up and meet everyone, socialize and get used to people more but with Covid and his deep loud bark, people are even less likely to let him near them. Using a squeeky toy so far has been the best for getting his attention back on me so that he's less intimidating to people, any other recommendations?

[@TheChizzletube]

12:48 THE DOG NEARLY GETS SQUISHED BLESS HIM

[@micheleobrien1516]

This is just like european breeding lines vs american with german shorthair. I got the european and hes mellow and low energy. Perfect house dog.

[@alphabravo675]

Important question here please. Ok so my friend takes English lab on 4 hour walks. He is a 3 year old pedigree. Is 4 hours ok because he runs for alot of the time back and forth chasing toys and other dogs. Is this safe for his heart and joints?

[@andrewdurkee9117]

What if the lab is a cross between American and English? would the lab show properties of both kind of labs? or lean towards one or the other temperaments?

[@amykent6934]

We don’t say “field lab or show lab” in England it’s “working Labrador or show lab” just so you know 😂. The working labs are the ones that go out shooting and retrieve the pheasants and ducks etc and the show lab tends to be a family dog or used for guide dogs for the blind

[@shenjw12000]

Really great video, I learned a lot. However, at 15:20 made me cringe a bit, when the lady almost ran over the two dogs.

[@run2fire]

I own both types. Our field lab (Leia) is more food driven but more intelligent than the show lab (Maggie) Maggie is more interested in retrieving and swimming more than Leia too. As puppies, Leia was way more destructive though.

[@nightlily3855]

My English lab is high energy, athletic, high endurance springy muscular dog. He looks like a field lab in the body, actually even more muscular (a bit pit bullish even). No otter tail, it is pretty skinny. The only thing that sets him apart from a field lab is a more square face. his siblings are very much like him. So if you want a lazy lab watch out, not all English ones are chubby and lower energy.