<p>I have always had labs so maybe I am used to the smell because I don’t smell anything. I used to bathe my last one (died at age 10 in October) about two or three times a year, but definitely always after a trip to the kennel (or dog beach). He was always getting compliments on his shiny coat and never had skin issues. We now have a 3 month old black lab puppy who has occasionally has super cute puppy breath. We have not given him a bath yet. We once had a very old lab who did smell bad and guests did comment.</p>