by Troy Richardson

When you hear the name or see the remarkable creature Labrador Retriever, you can’t help but agree to the distinctions given to them as being gentle, friendly, family- oriented, trustworthy and intelligent. They are in fact one of America’s most favorite pets according to the American Kennel Club and everybody can agree to this. This breed is wonderfully pleasant, kind-looking, and gentle in temperament that you will probably make them your favorite dog the instant you meet them.

The Labrador Retriever is a native of Newfoundland Canada but because of its pleasant and very agreeable disposition, it quickly gained popularity not only in the US but around the world as well. Fondly called the “Lab”, this dog is originally bred in order to have a quality and reliable companion for the fishermen and hunters. On the icy waters of the region, this dog vigorously helps in pulling in of nets and catching stray fishes on the boat; in hunting, they are an excellent and durable game retriever that fearlessly swims the freezing waters.

Also lovingly called as “Labs”, the Labrador Retriever is a superb family pet of thousands of households all over the world. How can they not be noted as superb when they are inherently cheerful, sweet spirited, amiable, soft-hearted, energetic, and never aggressive? Not only are they suited with children’s play and spirit but are suited also in socializing with strangers and other pack of animals or dogs.

What makes this dog even more lovable is the fact that it is gentle hearted, naturally and sincerely sociable, and easy to train. Their intelligence and affectionate and kind spirit makes them very manageable and likable that you can’t help but love them and make them your favorite. Wherever you may take this dog, you can only expect excellence, obedience, and high intellect; so whether in hunting, dog shows or simple play times, this dog is an absolute winner and is without a doubt terrific!

There are three standard coat colors for Labrador Retriever namely yellow, chocolate and black; other imperfections, mottles, or even combinations of the three standard colors are considered for penalizing by the kennel clubs. The fluff is very short and fairly dense and this makes it a little less soft to the touch; there is also an inner coat and outer coat that helps protect them from weather and water. Because of the composition of their coat, the Labs are able to withstand extreme cold conditions, are able to swim through freezing waters, and protect themselves against any conditions of the ground.

Labs make excellent playmates with children for they are inherently playful, gentle, friendly, and naturally affectionate and kind. As a house dog, they make reliable watch dogs but not as guard dogs as they are equally sociable to strangers and other dogs or animals. As a hunting buddy, they are what a retriever is supposed to be; fast, intelligent, agile, has a good nose for retrieving the game, and an absolutely great swimmer.

This breed’s talents and skills, however, are not only confined within the limits of the family household and activities. Labrador Retrievers are considered dogs of high intelligence, high trainability, and of supreme trustworthiness that they are made to perform tasks more critical than just retrieving and competitive obedience shows. Aside from being a house pet, the Labs are also used for police work, narcotics detection, and guide for the blind, service dog for the disabled, search and rescue, sledding, and carting.

Every pet, no matter how docile or stubborn they are, needs an effective master in order for them to be the best that they can be. As for the Labs, a steady and firm hand that teaches and guides them are what it takes so they can be trained and honed to be better pets. The owner then, having a great pet such as the Lab must possess the qualities of a good leader and by saying so he must take control over the life and activities of the Labrador Retriever.

About the Author:
Author Troy Richardson offers you all the information you want about the Labrador breed. Just go to his website and you can read about Yellow Labrador, Labrador breeders, Labrador puppies and more!

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