Labrador Retriever: A Sweet and Gentle Disposition; Excellent and Efficient Skills and Talents

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By Troy Richardson

Who wouldn't be familiar with this particular breed when it is hailed by the American Kennel Club as the most popular pet in the US? Who wouldn't love them when they are pleasantly gentle, friendly, family- oriented, trustworthy and intelligent? Anyone who comes across this beautiful breed couldn't help but fall in love and when you hear the name, you picture out genuine gentleness and loving companionship.

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.

As a favorite family pet around the world, this breed is nothing but excellent! Labs are playful, energetic, stable- tempered, affectionate, naturally sweet and eager to please. They have no qualms even in meeting new people or being amongst other dogs and animals; they are equably social and welcoming and this disposition is inherent in them and it needs only a little enhancing.

This breed is kind-hearted, amiable, and very easy to train; their sweet disposition makes them supremely lovable and you won't be able to help but make them your favorite. They have an excellent level of intelligence and have an affectionate heart that allows them to be naturally tractable making them inarguable in obedience and reliability. It doesn't matter whether you tag this breed along in hunting, at play, or at competitions; you can always expect them to be docile and very capable and this has been proven by thousands of Labrador Retriever owners all over the world to be true.

Commonly, the breed comes in three different colors; yellow, black, and chocolate; these are the standard colors but other combinations or impurities of color are considered out of standard and is not given weight during competitions by the kennel clubs. Their fur is thick, short, and dense that it feels a bit hard when touched; they have outer and inner coats, too, that is water and weather resistant allowing them to survive any kind of weathers and any form of ground. Their body, longer and taller, is compact, sturdy, muscular, and strong that's perfect for the high energy and endurance demands of hunting and other activities.

Labs are also perfect as playmates to children and parents don't have to worry as much when the children is at play with them; this breed is inherently playful, gentle, friendly, and naturally affectionate and kind and so they are not likely to be hostile towards persistent and tireless children. As a housedog, the Lab is reliable and extremely loyal and will make a good watch dog but as a guard dog, they are not as excellent. During hunting, Labs are truly retrievers; they redeem shot games and swim across unforgiving waters in able to do their part as a hunting companion to their masters.

Today, however, because of the discovered trainable skills and excellent temperament of the Labs, they are taken from the four walls of the house and transferred to do a much important and socially meaningful task; these tasks go way past the popular obedience competitions and hunting expeditions. Outside the home, the Labs are equally efficient in police work, narcotics detection, and guide for the blind, service dog for the disabled, search and rescue, sledding, and carting.

Just like any other pets as well, Labrador Retrievers are grouped in show line and field line. Show line Labs are generally heavier and more affable wherein the field line Labs are somewhat more energetic and have the tendency to become high strung if not given a rigorous activity regularly. The Labrador Retrievers are gentle and obedient dogs and they will reach their best potential if their human owner treats them with firmness and with leadership.

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