The Labrador Retriever is one terrific family dog — given enough vigorous exercise (preferably including swimming and fetching games) and not just a walk around the block once a day. Too much confinement and not enough exercise can lead to rambunctiousness and destructive chewing.
One of the best dogs for children of all ages, Labrador Retrievers are kindly, good-natured, and take most things in stride.
Most Labrador Retrievers are very friendly with everyone, though compared to Golden Retrievers, many Labs are just a bit more conservative with their affections.
The Labrador Retriever matures slowly, remaining a spirited teenager for several years, which sounds fun . . . but does require patience and training to manage.
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!
Sandy Davis Caruso
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I took a yellow lab in from living on the streets about two years ago . He is a great dog
Jennifer Burns
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Neil Travers
Leo Langelier
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very true
Alan Zielstorff Sr.
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Very, very true. That’s why I have 2
Maryann Kaczik
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I can relate!!!
Dan Lockyer
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Michelle Flood
Jaishree Gedam Harle
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Agreed
Ben Stevens
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Emma Stevens
Kelsey Quigley
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Brian Hoime ❤ all of these are spot on!
Sheleen Maass
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I like 10 and 12
Carol Burkart
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100% accurate, and I wouldn’t want it any other way. <3 my Lab.
Jennifer Zielinski
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Mike Aretha
Deby Maus
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Todd Maus
Todd Maus
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O yes every one plus at lot more!
Diana Marcus Bernstein
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So true. Love my Maggie, 12 year old black lab.
Jim Klementich
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Nancy Klementich
David Stewart
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Agree,there wonderful dogs,very loving and gentle,love this post,accurate.
Dustin Davis
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Madison Moore
Anouska Smits
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Francy Vgls Bianca Dittrich
Rochelle Presley
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All soooo true!! Live our black labs! Now 12 and 10!
James Henry
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Sarah Matthews
Bianca Dittrich
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❤️
Emma Hart
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Neil Parker
Lindsey Elizabeth Butler
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Totally agree
Bill Chadburn
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Emma Chadburn, totally Meeks
Christina Ahmer
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All true. I wouldn’t give my black lab up for nothing. Mine came from my local shelter. Previous owners had no time for him. He’s somewhat well behaved.
Chantal Den Hertog
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Barry
Emma Chadburn
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Yup
Aaron Purcell
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Meghan Purcell
Sandy Bass
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Yes all true but worth it , wouldn’t be without my lab. They
Chris Shelley
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I had a Pyrenees for years. I couldn’t PAY that dog to sleep in my bed.
A few months ago I got a Labrador because I wanted another large breed and he was the only large breed at the pound. I don’t even have to call him to bed–I just have to get in bed and there he is. 🙂
Claire Macaulay
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Tim Macaulay!!
Mandy Haddow
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Ginny Taylor
Mikkie Trigg
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Justin Trigg…lol
Danielle Lavery
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Marty Stalker we definitely see every number in our house!!!
Meghan Calhoun
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Lydia Caroline
Laura Jane Dunn
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Becky Dickson
Becky Dickson
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Haha a lot of these are in play now and hes still a pup lol
Cory Mann
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Sabian Mann
Lisa Kandeeu Smith-Chow
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Paul Barnes-Chow this is 100% poops
Jessica Prior
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Bradley Corcoran
Janet Hannaby
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This so right Julie Weir !
Ewa Elisson
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Jennifer Elisson
Alison Palmer
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My beautiful boy
Pleuni de Boer
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Maria Noorda
Paul Barnes-Chow
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It is! Except the friendly to everyone bit…
Fiona Nicoll Warren
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The crazy eye lol
Sandy Romo
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God I miss my black lab
Mike Entler
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Tiffany Marie
Barbara Babb
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Haha Arron Babb