Are labs bred for obesity?

[smartrock]

I don't know but I know mine are all about the treat!

Hey, Mom, I came in when you called- where's my treat?

Hey, Mom, Henry came in when you called, where's my treat?

Hey, Mom, I heard that banana being peeled, where's my piece?

Hey, Mom, where's my bedtime treat?

https://arstechnica.com/science/2025...s-for-obesity/

[Berna]

They certainly love their food, but people are the ones overfeeding them. I've never had a fat Lab, Cookie was fit all his life, even in his senior years, and Sonic is a hyperactive maniac but I still watch his food intake.

[Snowshoe]

Some Labs have the hunger gene, the POMC gene mutation, which can lead to obesity. Flat Coated Retrievers were found to have this gene too.

https://vcacanada.com/know-your-pet/...ats%20a%20meal).

[Jollymolly]

I think my neighbors lab can smell when I am making treats and heads right over. He is all about the food. I only give him one or two treats a day.

[Berna]

Some Labs have the hunger gene, the POMC gene mutation, which can lead to obesity. Flat Coated Retrievers were found to have this gene too.

https://vcacanada.com/know-your-pet/...ats%20a%20meal).

Read about this a few years ago, however I've never met a Lab who isn't hungry

[Snowshoe]

Read about this a few years ago, however I've never met a Lab who isn't hungry

LOL, yes, and I have never seen a Flat-coat that wasn't very lean. While I have seen some darn fat Labs. I have only seen a few Flat-coats though.

[MightyThor]

I always imagine this is the kind of conversation I would have with Thor if he could text.