Very few animals can give a person the love and undying loyalty that a good dog does. Canines are a versatile bunch, coming in a variety of sizes, colors and temperaments that can compliment most any human personality. Among the top choices for families with children are the gentle and attentive black, yellow or charcoal Labs.
For many centuries this breed has been a top choice for hunters, the disabled, active individuals and families with small children. Only the yellow, black and chocolate hues are acknowledged by the AKC, but these animals also come in various shades of silver, champagne, grey, red and charcoal. The officials stand by their decision that these other colors are simply a mixture of two of the main varieties or just muted tones.
Regardless of their coloring, all the members of this breed share the same core characteristics of personality. They are strong of body and have a high level of intelligence paired with a gentle nature and desire to please. Because they love to retrieve and are easily trainable, they are well suited for companionship, service for the disabled, hunting and for helping with Search and Rescue efforts.
Labradors crave the company of humans and thrive on that attention. Though generally not hyperactive, they do love to run and play, and especially to fetch and retrieve. They will bring their people random gifts of items found laying around and will spend all day running after a variety of things including balls, sticks and even children who wander too far from the designated safe zone.
Along with running and playing, this is a breed of natural swimmers who will take every opportunity to jump in a lake, especially if there is something in it they can bring back to their people. Like human babies, puppies have to go through a learning period in the water but once they get the hang of it, there is no stopping them. These dogs should not be left unattended around pools unless there is an easy way for them to get out because they are not built to pull themselves up over the edge.
Although this breed is sturdily built and extremely obedient, they make horrible guard dogs. They will bark threateningly to protect their family but aggression and violence are generally not part of their personality. A Labrador's loving nature makes them better suited as babysitters, unless licking an intruder into submission is acceptable.
This breed is medium sized, being between 55 and 75 pounds and 21-25 inches at their shoulders. They are thick bodies with a broad, block style head and a strong, very solid tapered tail that packs quite a wallop when the pup gets excited. It is their special double coat of fur, with a hard outer layer and downy soft undercoat, that makes them moderate shedders and helps keep them insulated in the water.
Charcoal Labs, and those of all other colors, are perfectly suited for human companionship. They have a lot of love to give, learn quickly, are obedient, intelligent and are very gentle with children, the elderly and the disabled. They do require quite a bit of attentions and need a lot of exercise, make great pets but do not function well in a security position.
For many centuries this breed has been a top choice for hunters, the disabled, active individuals and families with small children. Only the yellow, black and chocolate hues are acknowledged by the AKC, but these animals also come in various shades of silver, champagne, grey, red and charcoal. The officials stand by their decision that these other colors are simply a mixture of two of the main varieties or just muted tones.
Regardless of their coloring, all the members of this breed share the same core characteristics of personality. They are strong of body and have a high level of intelligence paired with a gentle nature and desire to please. Because they love to retrieve and are easily trainable, they are well suited for companionship, service for the disabled, hunting and for helping with Search and Rescue efforts.
Labradors crave the company of humans and thrive on that attention. Though generally not hyperactive, they do love to run and play, and especially to fetch and retrieve. They will bring their people random gifts of items found laying around and will spend all day running after a variety of things including balls, sticks and even children who wander too far from the designated safe zone.
Along with running and playing, this is a breed of natural swimmers who will take every opportunity to jump in a lake, especially if there is something in it they can bring back to their people. Like human babies, puppies have to go through a learning period in the water but once they get the hang of it, there is no stopping them. These dogs should not be left unattended around pools unless there is an easy way for them to get out because they are not built to pull themselves up over the edge.
Although this breed is sturdily built and extremely obedient, they make horrible guard dogs. They will bark threateningly to protect their family but aggression and violence are generally not part of their personality. A Labrador's loving nature makes them better suited as babysitters, unless licking an intruder into submission is acceptable.
This breed is medium sized, being between 55 and 75 pounds and 21-25 inches at their shoulders. They are thick bodies with a broad, block style head and a strong, very solid tapered tail that packs quite a wallop when the pup gets excited. It is their special double coat of fur, with a hard outer layer and downy soft undercoat, that makes them moderate shedders and helps keep them insulated in the water.
Charcoal Labs, and those of all other colors, are perfectly suited for human companionship. They have a lot of love to give, learn quickly, are obedient, intelligent and are very gentle with children, the elderly and the disabled. They do require quite a bit of attentions and need a lot of exercise, make great pets but do not function well in a security position.
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