<p> Jae Allen has been a writer since 1999, with articles published in "The Hub," "Innocent Words" and "Rhythm." She has worked as a medical writer, paralegal, veterinary assistant, stage manager, session musician, ghostwriter and university professor. If your hound has eaten dark chocolate or a significant quantity of milk chocolate, seek immediate veterinary attention. Dark chocolate contains more theobromine than milk chocolate; white chocolate contains the least theobromine. An ounce of baking chocolate commonly contains 500 milligrams of theobromine per ounce; an ounce of milk chocolate contains only 50 milligrams. The different types of chocolates have different amounts of theobromine in them. Both types of Labs make terrific family dogs. <a href="https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-safety-tips/is-chocolate-poisonous-to-dogs/">Why Are Dogs Allergic to Chocolate</a>? They are so good when the chocolate is melty and the cookie is soft and the fresh baked smell is wafting off of it. Good choice. Now that you have transformed away from the refined meals, just what choices are readily available for treats?</p><br> <br> <p> The American Labs’ drive gives them an advantage when it comes to late season, big water waterfowl work, but the two types are not way apart on two sides of the fence when it comes to training or working. Some breeders and clubs claim the difference between the British and American Labs should be more appropriately described as the difference between show lines and field lines, the British style being developed for show ring conformation and the American standard for field work. Hunters interested in getting a Lab, British or American, should do their research and find breeders who hunt and breed for the field. If you've come home to find your dog sitting among empty chocolate wrappers, your quick response could be lifesaving. In fact, this is one of the key ways you can help your dog relax when you are not there. What Foods Are Harmful to Dogs? Unfortunately, my dogs like chocolate chip cookies as much as I do and will try and finagle their way into one.</p><br> <br> <p> Unlike chocolate, the concentration of theobromine is much higher in cocoa powder, and if large quantities are eaten, then signs can include muscle tremors, seizures, and heart failure, which can be fatal. In more serious toxicity, it may cause muscle rigidity (stiffness), ataxia (uncoordinated movement), seizures and coma. To avoid migration (movement from the original implant site), one company uses a patented sheath to promote bonding between fibrous tissue and the microchip capsule. As with many gun dog breeds, individual lines are often developed to suit one or the other purpose - the show ring or the field - sacrificing characteristics important to one over the other depending on the breeders’ objectives. Both registries list one breed standard and do not differentiate despite the difference in English or American lineage. American Kennel Club. (2021). What to do if your dog eats chocolate. Arroz con pollo is famously part of Spanish and Latin American cuisine. He agrees that the British Labs tend to be a little calmer and the American Labs have higher drive, but he believes the differences aren’t that great. According to Dr. B. W. Zeissow in The Origin and Purpose of the Labrador Retriever, "The American sportsmen adopted the breed from England and subsequently developed and trained the dog to fulfill the hunting needs of this country.</p><br> <br> <p> He goes on to explain that much of the difference between the two types of Labs stems from their training history and the type of hunting they do. It can also make a difference if the field breeders’ priority is field trialing, waterfowl retrieving or upland hunting. Your local veterinarian may also have a hotline you can call. If your dog has eaten any quantity of dark chocolate, cocoa powder or baking chocolate you should call an emergency line straight away. You should also call a hotline if your dog has eaten any significant quantity of milk chocolate or if you know your dog has a preexisting heart or seizure condition. A dog that has eaten a sufficient amount of theobromine can have seizures or cardiac arrest as a result. Even exposing your pooch to M&M’s may result in your furry best friend getting a case of mild to severe diarrhea, depending on how many they’ve eaten. A few years ago, my best friend's dog, a dachshund, ate cake decorating chocolate stored in her spare room.</p>