A colorful pet portrait of a Chocolate Labrador Retriever dog named Otis in natural colors. Acrylics on 30x40 canvas, 2022. One of the largest portraits I have ever painted!

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A colorful pet portrait of a yellow Labrador Retriever dog named Tupelo in bright colors. Acrylics on 11x14 canvas, 2021.

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In one #dog breed, selection for utility may have selected for #obesity
#LabradorRetrievers are common #pets, but they also work as service dogs, aiding people with sight or hearing impairments. Unfortunately, the breed is particularly prone to getting #overweight, and this tendency apparently is more severe in Labradors purpose-bred for service.
Selecting trainable dogs may have gotten us dogs that would do anything for a treat.
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/03/have-we-accidentally-bred-some-dogs-for-obesity/
Have we accidentally bred some dogs for obesity?

Selecting trainable dogs may have gotten us dogs that would do anything for a treat.

Ars Technica
It’s kinda late for the Easter bunny. Must be #LabradorRetrievers nearby…
Drives him nuts when I pretend not to see the ball(s). #LabradorRetrievers

"Don't make me come over there!" actually worked to make my dog stop what she was doing.

#LabradorRetrievers

Genetic quirk in 25% of Labrador retrievers can lead to overeating, obesity

Scientists have discovered that a genetic mutation in certain breeds of dogs can lead to obesity.

Live Science
This doggo is a very good doggo. #DogsofMastodon #LabradorRetrievers