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Most of us probably have a travel bucket list, accompanied by a carefully curated vision board on Pinterest and a pre-planned packing list. If you’re looking to add a place where you can find joy, cuddle adorable dogs and top it all off with some maple syrup, then Golden Dog Farm should be next on your list!More info: InstagramIf your idea of heaven is a place where you can cuddle and play with adorable golden retrievers, then you’re in luckShare iconImage credits: goldendogfarmvtVermont is known for its beautiful…

Veterinary scientists seem to have unraveled a mystery about why certain dogs simply can’t ever get enough to eat. In research out this week, they found evidence that a common mutation in Labrador retrievers causes them to experience greater hunger than usual while also reducing their metabolic rate, both of which make the dogs predisposed to obesity. The findings might help better understand and treat obesity in both dogs and their owners.Lions on Oxytocin are Surprisingly ChillLabradors are one of the most popular dog…

Tubby Labradors May Be at the Mercy of Their Genes, Not Just Too Many TreatsOne in four Labrador retrievers carries a gene that tricks their brain into thinking they’re starvingBy Meghan Bartels Credit: Chalabala/Getty ImagesIf your Labrador retriever seems hungry all the time, it may be because they are.These dogs are notorious among veterinarians for their tendency to pack on the pounds. And in previous research, scientists found that one quarter of Labradors—as well as two thirds of a less common breed of dogs called…