Doctor Will Schultz, DVM (retired) and Lee Cohen discuss these questions and many others with Nicole McCarthy, owner of Piccadilly Labradors

Labrador Retrievers are among the most popular dog breeds for pets and for service animals. Why is that? What were they originally bred to do? How are the coat colors determined? Listen Saturday at 9AM as . Hear all about how Nicole got started with dogs and how she landed on Labs as the breed she liked the most. She will discuss why Labs make such successful service dogs with major organizations in Michigan like Paws with a Cause and Leader Dogs for the Blind utilizing them significantly within their breeding programs. Nicole will discuss the ingredients you should look for if you are interested in getting a lab including the type (field or English) and the physical analysis you need to do to make sure you are getting a healthy dog. You will also hear about which colors are the most popular now versus in the past. Nicole, also a show judge, shares some of the details that go into showing your dog, which she did for many years prior to becoming a judge. You will also learn about agility, obedience and the importance of food for Labs if you join us for this weekends edition of the Mid Michigan Pet Expert Talk Show