Labrador RetrieverThe beloved Labrador Retriever is playful, loving to people and hardworking. The Lab can be counted on as a true friend anytime, anyplace, and is highly respected for his prowess at many jobs: as a guide dog for the disabled, a search-and-rescue dog, and for drugs detection.

Labrador Retriever breed facts

The Labrador Retriever did not come from Labrador, but from Newfoundland.

The Labrador Retriever is one of the prime breeds selected as guide and rescue dogs.

Information you should know before owning a Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever is gentle with children and the elderly. If it is intended as a pet, keep in mind that Labrador puppies are full of energy.

The Labrador Retriever has a stable temperament and adapts to new surroundings easily.

The Labrador Retriever is not an aggressive dog, but it will bark to ward off strangers.