Breed All About It – Labrador
they’re strong dependable and have a
fetching personality their Labrador
Retrievers labs have a reputation as an
all-purpose all-weather sporting table
elvis is a three year old master hunting
retriever I think that the Labrador is
number one because they’re a
dual-purpose type of dog they’re great
household companions and pets but when
you pick up a gun and hunt they’re ready
to go labs do one thing better than
almost any other dog
they’ll retrieve anything anywhere
anytime
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150 years ago these dogs were dragging
fishermen’s nets in from the sea along
the coast of Newfoundland nabbing stray
fish who thought they could get away
later they were imported to England and
became hunting dogs still later these
sturdy dogs did police work and sniffed
out land mines in the first world war
labs come in three colors yellow black
and chocolate whatever the color they
are all built to practically live in the
water the thick tail is often compared
to an otters in the water
it works like a rudder the double coat
consists of a downy inner layer which
keeps him warm while the coarser oily
outer layer repels water
he’s wash-and-wear and the weapon
between his toes gives his doggy paddle
an extra push full speed ahead
they also developed what’s called a soft
mouth a configuration of teeth and lips
which allows them to carry game without
damaging it
however the characteristic that breeders
take the most pride in developing is
temperament they’re all around athletes
versatile workers and loving companions
their combination of talent tenacity and
disposition is unmatched in the dog
world the duck country the downtown labs
have made themselves indispensable and
in the process heroes in our hearts
