notes on the labrador
The Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Highly
intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they
love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent,
reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with
other dogs. Labs crave human attention and need to feel as though they are
part of the family. Labs are easily trained. Some may be reserved with strangers
unless very well socialized as puppies. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard
dogs, although some have been known to guard. They can become destructive
if left too much to their own devices. Train Labradors early not to pull on
the leash, as they have very strong necks. Show lines are generally heavier
and easier going than field lines. Field lines tend to be very energetic and
high strung. Often the best pets are from combination show/field stock. This
breed is very popular. If you are planning to show, buy only from a reputable
breeder. Labs are a bit more dominant and independent than the Golden Retriever.
Some of their talents include: hunting, tracking, retrieving, watchdogging,
police work, narcotics detection, guide for the blind, service dog for the
disabled, search and rescue, sledding, carting, agility, and competitive obedience.
Labs bred from English lines (English Labs) are more calm and laid back than
Labradors bred from American lines. English Labs mature quicker than the American
type.
Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most
popular breeds in the United States. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada
the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's
nets to shore. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English
ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts were
honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because
of their gentle, loving disposition, the highly trainable Labrador also excels
in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dog for the disabled.
The breed is also an outstanding obedience and field trial competitor.
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