LABRADOR RETRIEVER - ALL About This Popular Breed

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[robertrichardson]

Just lost my best friend, my beautiful black lab. I'm hurting so bad. They are are so beautiful. Can't stop crying.

[pclydewynn]

I have a yellow lab and he is the best thing that ever happened to me. <3

[shishirdatta]

Just adopted a Labrador pup today!! Can't wait to spend every minute with him!! 😍

[garygrassler]

my parents got us kids a black lab. what a great boy cooper was. fast forward about 20 years. all three of us have our own labs now.

[friendofmara]

"The Labrador is recognised as British"
Every other dog: woof woof
Labradors: v00f v00f

[dubyacwh]

My wife and I have had four Labs over the course of our life and they have all been the best dogs we could ever have. Sadly our last Lab passed away last month and it’s been extremely heart breaking. He was a 12 year old male named Cowboy and he like our other Labs will be sorely missed. We are thankful that we had him for as long as we did and it reminds us that along with the happiness and joy they bring to our lives it’s only for a short time so hug your dog a little more today and thank them for letting you be in their life

[beeninja]

Lol every Labrador I’ve ever been with are energetic occasionally but are more than happy to lay down and love you for hours at a time (:

[Dsdcain]

I have a Yellow Lab. I call him the best dog I never wanted. 3 or so years ago I had to put down my Newfoundland lab mix due to health and age related problems. Being that it was the first time in 50ish years (since I was born TBH) I didn't have a dog I told my wife that at my age I just didn't feel up to training a new puppy. Well wouldn't you know several months later through Facebook she obtained the *Yellow Lab.* At first I wasn't thrilled but since then I've realized that we lucked out and got a fantastic dog. I say luck because he was the last unclaimed one in the litter so we didn't get to pick. He's super smart, one of the smartest I've ever trained. The sad part is since he's a companion for my wife and I he's kind of wasted. I mean that if he'd ended up in a program that trains service dogs he would have been great at that. I say he's one of the smartest I've ever had, but as far as reading human body language and or cues, heck even situations, I've never had a dog like him. Cock a thumb in a certain direction and he knows exactly what you want from him without verbal commands. Plus he was completely housebroken at 9 weeks old.
I've probably had around 30 dogs total in my whole life and he's the best at nonverbal cues and commands of any of them. All this from the dog I never wanted in the first place. I would recommend Labradors to first time dog owners who have the time and patience to work with them (even then it's not too taxing). I think the video mentions chewing and that's important to keep in mind. Teach them from the start what is ok to chew and not chew. It seems Labs hold on to that behavior longer than some breeds. Video also mentions weight control. Just remember the average Lab is essentially a stomach with a cute face and a tail attached, and will overeat if you let them. Keep their weight down and they'll live a fairly long happy life loving the crap out of you.
Sorry for the long comment. Just feeling like sharing a story about my "furry butt" guy. 👍

[pinaycolada]

The portion size control is so true. Our was getting a little chubby, we went from 2 cups a meal to 1 cup and 1/2 and she's now lean and athletic. They say it's better to have them diet as being lean can help prevent hip and knee dysplasia for which they are prone.

[smithwesson]

Best dog ever conceived. Our chocolate is a sweetheart.

[lol-uuzb]

Why does everyone in the comments have a labrador except me 😐☹️

[waynethebarber]

We just put our 12 yo lad down to today. He had a large cancer lesion on his back leg. It could not be removed. He got up today in pain. I knew it was time. My ( now old ) vet was to busy to help. We would have to wait till Monday. I took him to an er vet. They made time to help. They were so nice. And they never knew me. They put an iv in and he was asleep befor they put him down. I held him the whole time. Now he is over the rainbow bridge. And out of I know my first lab Jake was there to meet him and show him the ropes.... Rest in peace Rocky. I will never forget you....

[KotoCrash]

Our Lab is two now, Ive never known such a needy dog! Scared of her own shadow and constantly in need of hugs and kisses, love her sm!

[nathannilson]

My lab died today. I miss him so much. Its been unbearably painful.

[TheRTM]

It’s been years and I still miss my Laby.. He was the best dog ever.

[crazyanimallady]

I have a three year old black lab named Boba. She is the sweetest and best thing ever. She was very easy to train I started from the first day I got her. And she knew how to sit, lie down, speak, spin, stay, come, hug, high five, and heal in two weeks. She is actually my service animal. And I could never wish for a better pet.

[chrishebert]

Labs are the best! My yellow passed in december 2019. Would've turned 12 in January 2020. "MY BUDDY" RIP PAYTON! U r so missed!

[warrenalbert]

I got the privilege to retire a lab guide dog. She was amazingly loving and smart. It took 5 years for my family to deal with her passing before we got another lab. They are a wonderful breed.

[amyhunter]

We have a black lab. Her name is Ruby. She’s beautiful and very unique. She’s smart, gentle and loyal. We love her so much. Even she is 12 yrs now but still act like a puppy which makes us laugh everytime she’s around.

[rudyboo]

I miss my BOO. The love ❤️ of my life. Best dog ever. R. I. P. Rudy 😢😢😢😢😢