Evident from its name, the Labrador Retriever is sharp and active dog used for retrieving hunted birds. Apart from its retrieving application, the dog is popular due to its versatility and multiple usages as a complete house dog. Harmony is the symbol of this dog when playing with children. The Labrador is also king to other fellow pets including dogs and other livestock. It remains quite serious indoors while playful, joyous and tricky in outfields. It loves to learn and accepts challenges, has greater degree of obedience. It can run, jump and swim, thus retrieving the prey successfully. The life with creativity is much suited to its mind; it may get harsh when left idle.

The Labrador is a calm breed, having no aggression in them. It looks rectangle shaped, physique and bone structure is average and a little slim body at the rear. Its mouth suits to hold large size bird to be carried easily. The holding of jaws is tight and can drag the comparatively larger game. Body is suited for swim and run vigorously. Outer coat is straight, short and dense. It is the natural protection against environmental elements like, cold, ice water, hot weather and terrain conditions. The retriever does not look awkward while holding a hunted game in its mouth.

The graph of the popularity of Labrador Retriever is very high in United State. This dog is known as the”dog of St John”. The origin of the Labrador is considered to be from Newfoundland, where the breed was used with fishermen to catch fish. The Labradors were specially trained for jump in icy waters to help in pulling the fishermen net. In 1800s the breed was introduced in England by the tradesmen through shipping companies. The Labrador defeated other breeds like Setters, Spaniels, and other retrievers on comparison bases in versatility of application and talent. Apart from an active hunter for all weathers, the dog can serve for tracking, retrieving, watchdog, police work, narcotics and explosive detector, guide for blind peoples, search and rescue, field competitor and obedient performer. This breed got registration in 1917 and was recognized by American Kennel Club. The breed is proud to be a well to do within the family environment and a good companion all times.

Temperament

The Labrador Retriever is soft temperament agile and versatile family dog. It behaves tenderly with all family members, children and other pets including dogs. Its active and challenging nature keeps it busy. The Labrador Retrievers are the right dogs of your choice if you have learnt to handle them quite well; otherwise, this dog is not for everyone. Its training is demanding and time taking but the dog is keen and responsive in learning. They can be tough and dreadful when gone out of control by the inexperienced owner.