There is a wealth of information available to the prospective Labrador Retriever owner on the website of the Labrador Retriever Club and in numerous books on the breed.

Labrador Retrievers are:

• Good natured, friendly to all and devoted to their families
• Good with children but might be a bit too rambunctious for very small children
• Natural swimmers and (obviously) retrievers
• Fun-loving, intelligent and obedient
• Strong and robust
• “Wash-and-wear dogs” with low maintenance for coat care, but still need regular brushing and toenail trims.

Labrador Retrievers are not:

• Guard dogs, barn-dogs, or herding dogs
• Aggressive

Labrador Retrievers need:

• To be close to their humans and part of the family
• A good-quality, high (5’) fence
• Regular exercise and fun (like long walks, chasing balls or swimming)
• Lots of attention and affection
• Someone to watch their weight for them
• Regular visits to their veterinarian and all recommended treatments (DHLLP, Lyme, Rabies, Bordatella) as well as Heartworm and Flea & Tick preventive medications