Can Labradors live in small houses?

Can Labradors Live In Small Houses? Labradors are relatively large dogs. An adult male may weigh as much as 80lbs. They are also fairly lively dogs, especially in the first couple of years, and take up quite a bit of space in your home. read more

Absolutely! I live in a smallish flat (1100 sq. ft.) and my chocolate lab does fine. He has a full-size kennel (door is always open), and he has access to the couch and the bed. read more

Labradors also need to go outside regularly for ‘bathroom breaks’. With small puppies this will be very often indeed. Perhaps every 15 to 20 minutes during their first few days with you. If you live in a flat, or do not have a garden, this will be difficult for you. read more

A big dog in a small home may seem problematic, but Dr. Marty Becker says there's no reason not to have a large dog breed in the city -- if you treat it right.. read more

Even small breeds need room to stretch their legs and run about, and Labradors as fairly large and lively dogs need quite a lot of space. Labradors can be quite silly during adolescence, bouncing and cavorting in the home. read more

There's no minimum size as long as you can take your lab out for regular exercise. They're very active dogs, and get bored and can be destructive if you don't properly channel their energy. I live in a fairly small house and my lab is perfectly content there. She has a small yard (25x10) to do her business and sniff at the air. read more