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Four Black Lab Puppies Cooled Off Side by Side on the Tile Floor

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Cool stone-colored tiles stretch across the floor, and four black Labrador Retriever puppies lie side by side on them with their chins resting down. Their coats shine, and their eyes are soft and watchful. An open door lets in a stripe of green garden light, a metal bowl sits on the floor behind them, and a white towel lies in the corner.

Many Labs like a cool floor, particularly after play. Labs were bred for cold water work and have a dense double coat, so they can get hot easily. Offer shade and fresh water, and avoid hard exercise in the heat of the day. A tile floor is a good spot for a rest, but tile can be slippery for puppies and hard on growing joints, so place a rug nearby for play and a soft bed for sleep. Labs have an enormous appetite, so the kitchen is a favorite hangout, but keep floors clear of dropped food, especially anything with chocolate, onions or grapes. Signs of overheating include heavy panting and drooling; call your vet if you are worried. A calm, shady spot helps puppies recover.

This row of puppies is perfectly relaxed. They are in the right place for a quiet moment, with a garden outside and a bowl of water close by. When the heat fades, they will get up, stretch, and race each other across the tiles toward the open door.

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