The Labrador Retriever
Labrador Retrievers are working dogs, or "gun dogs," and were originally bred to be efficient, stable, athletic retrievers. The breed is highly versatile, and is suitable for a large number of activities beyond hunting and sporting; their intelligence, temperament, and trainability make these dogs ideal for search-and-rescue, detection, assistance, and therapy work. Labs are also great with people of all ages, making them wonderful companions and family pets.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) describes the Labrador temperament as kind, pleasant, outgoing, and tractable. And, according to the AKC registration statistics, labs are currently the most popular breed in the United States—and have been since 1991.
Labradors are medium-to-large-sized dogs, generally weighing between 50 and 90 pounds. The breed's most distinguishing characteristics are its short, water-resistant coat, tapered "otter" tail, and strong build, as well as its trademark temperament. They come in three basic colors: yellow, black, and chocolate.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) describes the Labrador temperament as kind, pleasant, outgoing, and tractable. And, according to the AKC registration statistics, labs are currently the most popular breed in the United States—and have been since 1991.
Labradors are medium-to-large-sized dogs, generally weighing between 50 and 90 pounds. The breed's most distinguishing characteristics are its short, water-resistant coat, tapered "otter" tail, and strong build, as well as its trademark temperament. They come in three basic colors: yellow, black, and chocolate.
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