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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.

Labrador Retriever is the name of this pleasant creature and its popularity is unstoppable; in fact, not only in the US and its native land Canada does it is becoming ever more popular but around the world as well. The "Lab", as it is fondly called, first appeared in the icy territories of Canada, Newfoundland particularly, and there it was a reliable and agile companion of fishermen and hunters. At sea, this breed helps with pulling in of nets and catching of escaping fish; and in hunting, they are excellent in redeeming shot game.

Today, the Lab is not merely limited to the hunting job anymore because even inside the homes of delicate and active families, they are welcomed, sheltered, and hailed as a magnificent pet. Labs perfectly epitomizes the loving and fun pet image of almost every family for they are playful, energetic, stable- tempered, affectionate, naturally sweet and eager to please. With friends, strangers, and other animals; they are equably friendly and will interact harmoniously.

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.

The standard and only acceptable colors of Labrador Retriever are yellow, chocolate and black; any other color or combinations of the primary color is tagged for penalty by various kennel groups. Touching the fur, it would feel a bit hard or course as it is dense with short and thick inner and outer coats. This system of coat protects the Lab from harsh weathers and water temperatures and in fact, the coat is weather-proof and water-resistant; through this coating the Lab has been able to survive the conditions of Newfoundland.

As playmates to children, Labs make the perfect candidate for they are naturally fond of playing, running, are affectionate, kind, and friendly. Inside the house, this breed is a qualified watchdog and loyal companion; guarding tasks are not suited for them for they tend to be constantly friendly and welcoming to strangers and other dogs. In the outdoors during hunting, they are inherently retrievers meaning; they are quick, agile, have a high endurance, intelligent, and an excellent swimmer.

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.

Every pet, no matter how docile or stubborn they are, needs an effective master in order for them to be the best that they can be. As for the Labs, a steady and firm hand that teaches and guides them are what it takes so they can be trained and honed to be better pets. The owner then, having a great pet such as the Lab must possess the qualities of a good leader and by saying so he must take control over the life and activities of the Labrador Retriever.