The answer to the question “Why the Labrador Retriever?” too often seems to be “Why not!”
Since there are literally millions of happy Labrador lovers around the world, why shouldn’t everyone love a Lab?
Given the breed’s good looks, trainability, loyalty, intelligence, etc., why isn’t this the dog for everyone on the planet who loves dogs?!
Bringing a Labrador into your life is a very big decision. A decision you should only make after doing your own research on what you're getting yourself into and the commitments you need to make.
If you are considering to own a labrador, or you’ve just become a new labrador owner, there are some realities you do need to fully accept.
Check out the twelve realities new labrador owners must accept on the next page! …and if you already are a labrador owner, see if you can relate!
Keithy Spoonwhisperer
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Won’t get for anything except the sound of a china plate being scraped.
Nicole Martin
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Timothy Jon
Taylor S Thompson
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Melissa Dickson Thompson these are so true.. And Kimberly Thompson Scott how true is 12 lol
Kirsten Bueckert
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Tyler Dyck
Timothy Jon
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Lol.. in the one picture a pup had a sock!!
Willa McAuliffe
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they for got one. YOU are no longer in charge/the boss. You now have a new boss of you. It just is what it is.
Kimberly Thompson Scott
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Avery is her bestie!
Tracy Waters
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Orrrrrr x
Julie Walker
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I hav a black lab she is 14 monthes called indi luv her cant beat a lab
Mary Willis
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Lizzy Willis Emily Willis Andy Willis. All are relevant especially 2 7 9 and 10 !!! Should also mention the magic tricks they do with gloves and socks etc appearing one end or the other!!!!!!
Pat Thomas
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Cute!
Rosie Byrnes
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Brad Ashton
Kay Engman Giardina
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Sandra Merendino Nesom this is for you!!
Sandra Merendino Nesom
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Number 7 is spot on!!! She does not sleep in our bed, but the sofa is hers. Love my Molly girl so much.
Penny Young
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Just lost our girl two weeks ago. Best dog ever. We miss her so much. Labs are so smart, funny, beautiful, loving, loyal, and communicative. Emma was part of our family. <3
Ciaran Kelly
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Susan Caskey
Sally Wright
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True true true every word and when they are no longer with you a whole part of your world has gone too xx
Gillian Wright
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Adam Wright xx
Neil Craik
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Buy him toys, and he would rather eat an old stick
Connie Snow
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Doug Snow Camila Miyar
Debbie Stolber
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I have a 11year old lab and a 11month old lab both black absolute monkeys .they are so good natured
Steve Melville
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Sally Edmunds
Leslie Toovey
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I have a chocolate lab…..she is the best dog I have ever owned
Sally Edmunds
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They did mention their food obsession. Harry was in trouble for eating a pizza off the bench last night.
Katherine Kerr
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They are Defoe true my 3 year old lab does ALL of those things! X
Claire Louise
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Niall Alexander Shearn
Steve Melville
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Sally Edmunds
Jess Tracy
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Elaine Tracy
Nicole Reed
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Sean Osullivan “crazy Labrador eyes” lol
K V Dahl III
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Ellen Smith Arguellez Carolyn Rinker Dahl-Harbeck Mary McGreevy Helfrich Lisa Blaser Jessica Johnson
Lisa Toner
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Isla Toner
Hannah Moran
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Naww, those are pretty good side effects to accept 😉
Brett McDonald
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Rachel Hally Judi McDonald
Sam Buca
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I’m a part of the family. In our house, you fall asleep “spooning the lab”. You can keep your outside pad and loose box.
Vicki Buzza
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Yep all of them.
Richard Davison
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All so true can’t have a house without one . I grew up with them my wife grew up with them we have a golden boy now 15 years old and black boy 16 months .
Jennifer Nivet
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Sarah Nivet
McClintock Garrett
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Miriam D. Garrett
Mick Lett
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Mine are my partners, work together, live together, sleep separately!
Elaine James Hamlin
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Sorry for your loss. Wish they had a longer life.
Elaine James Hamlin
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So darn cute. I have two chocolates. Labs are the best!
Elaine James Hamlin
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My two are 6 and 4. They wear me out.
Elaine James Hamlin
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My lean everywhere…..
Elaine James Hamlin
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So sorry. I know how hard it is.
Elaine James Hamlin
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Love my two.
Maria Iuliano
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All true
Scott Sehnert
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All of them are so true. Needs to be #13 and it’s the tough one. You will more than likely need to say goodbye someday. Make each day count.
Karina Cameron
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Sam Lapointe
Wendy Sheldrick
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Meet Ringo she is 4 – she is not allowed on the bed & even when invited only stays a matter of minutes then gets down . She does not beg – nor will she look at you while eating – as a new puppy she amputated ” Dora the explores hand ”
She is crazy about balls & water
She is my 3rd baby & my children’s best friend ( except during pitching practice when she steals the balls )
When owning a lab be prepared to be loved like never before – the sofa is to be shared & never attempt to leash walk near a body of water – swimming is a must they can not resist!
But training is essential labs love to please . But are very good at the guilt trip .They are the best dog what ever flavour you choose !
Shannon Igans
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Louise Distefano Tim DiStefano