Does a Labrador have a strong body odor?

A Labrador’s body odor isn’t strong, but if not cleaned regularly, or with skin disease, a clear smell appears.

With a short coat, cleaning focuses on hidden areas: brush teeth at least 3–4 times a week, and clean the droopy, moist, bacteria-prone ears with ear drops every 2 weeks. Also, inflamed anal glands cause a bad smell — express them regularly if needed.