About Labrador Retriever Puppies
Labrador Retrievers have held the #1 spot as America's favorite dog breed for over 30 years. Originally bred in Newfoundland to help fishermen, Labs are friendly, outgoing, and active companions. They come in three colors: yellow, black, and chocolate. Labs excel as family pets, service dogs, therapy dogs, and hunting companions.
Temperament
America's favorite family dog with a loving, patient nature
Health & Care
Generally healthy. Watch for hip/elbow dysplasia, obesity, and eye conditions. Easy grooming with weekly brushing.
Training & Exercise
Highly trainable and eager to please. Needs 1-2 hours of daily exercise. Love swimming and retrieving.
Labrador Colors
Yellow Lab
Range from light cream to fox red. The classic Labrador color, friendly and outgoing.
Black Lab
Solid black coat. The original Labrador color, known for excellent hunting abilities.
Chocolate Lab
Rich brown coat ranging from light to dark chocolate. Sweet and gentle companions.
Why Labs Are America's Favorite
Perfect Family Dogs
Labs are patient, gentle with children, and get along well with other pets. Their friendly nature makes them poor guard dogs but excellent family companions.
Versatile Workers
- ✓ Service and therapy dogs
- ✓ Search and rescue
- ✓ Detection work
- ✓ Hunting companions
Exercise & Activity
Labs need 1-2 hours of exercise daily. They love swimming, retrieving, hiking, and playing fetch. Great for active families.
Training
Highly intelligent and eager to please. Excel in obedience training and love learning new tricks. Perfect for first-time owners.
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