Labrador Retriever: A Loyal Domestic Family Dog

For many American families, owning a dog or cat is a key part of family life. When considering the adoption or purchase of a new family dog, there are a variety of issues to be considered. As a common thought, pure bred dogs will offer a more valuable investment. As a result, when considering a pure breed canine adoption, consider the Labrador Retriever; offering a unique addition the family dynamics in terms of personality, history, characteristics and care requirements.

Labrador Retrievers have a rich breeding history especially in terms of the gaming sport. As an excellent hunting companion, Labradors, historically, were bred for the sole purpose of hunting and gaming sporting companions. With a loving, playful and loyal disposition, many families, today, are choosing to own Labrador Retrievers as domestic family pets. With significant canine intelligence, training the Labrador Retriever, in basic family manners, will be relatively simple.

When considering the purchase or adoption of a Labrador Retriever, ensuring the dog is of pure breed will provide for the most optimal domestic dog owning experience. Characteristics of a pure breed Labrador Retriever are usually found in the markings consistent with a very short coat in one solid color: black, yellow or brown, also known as chocolate. With black as the most common Labrador coloring, brown is the most unique, and therefore, considered a rare and more valuable dog breed. In addition to coat texture and color, the Labrador will stand tall with a strong build with a tail that whips about and stands tall.