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Just something for a day when we celebrate and show our total appreciation for a well-loved dog breed that's known to jump in the water (and is known to be the most popular breed in America). Today, Labrador retrievers everywhere get their day of recognition. So, any of you have Labrador retrievers or would want a Labrador retriever of your own? Well if so, sounds great, but here are some very important facts (and tips) about Labrador retrievers (or Labradors, for short) that you should know about:

1. Labrador retrievers originated from a line in the United Kingdom from fishing dogs, which were imported from the colony of Newfoundland (now a province of Canada), and was named after the Labrador region of that colony.
2. Labrador retrievers were bred as a sporting and hunting dog but is widely kept as a companion dog. It may also be trained as a guide or assistance dog, or for rescue or therapy work.
3. Labrador retrievers are generally known to be friendly, energetic, and playful.
4. There is proof that Labrador retrievers have a high success rate at becoming guide dogs.
5. Labrador retrievers are powerful swimmers that are noted for their ability to tolerate the coldest of water for extended periods of time.
6. Their ability to work quietly alongside hunters while watching for birds to fall from the sky, marking where they land and then using their outstanding nose to find and retrieve dead or wounded birds has made them the king of waterfowl retrievers
7. A Labrador retriever's ability to work quietly alongside hunters while watching for birds to fall from the sky, marking where they land and then using their outstanding nose to find and retrieve dead or wounded birds has made it the king of waterfowl retrievers.
8. Labrador retrievers are known for their high intelligence and can be used for pointing, flushing, and making excellent hunting partners.
10. Labrador retrievers were once used as war dogs and were even used as scout dogs to track down any dead or wounded soldiers or enemy positions during the Vietnam War.
11. Labrador retrievers are widely considered the most popular breed in the world, with the most ownership being in Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States (since 1991).
12. The expected lifespan for Labrador retrievers is from 10 to 12 years.

If you're considering getting a Labrador retriever (or any dog for that matter), make sure you do your research so you'll know what to expect and deal with and to look for one in a shelter, where there's a lot of dogs in need of a good home (not in a pet store, where puppies there would mostly have had come from puppy mills). With all that said, Happy National Labrador Retriever Day (from this happy-looking Labrador retriever family here).

Description
Just something for a day when we celebrate and show our total appreciation for a well-loved dog breed that's known to jump in the water (and is known to be the most popular breed in America). Today, Labrador retrievers everywhere get their day of recognition. So, any of you have Labrador retrievers or would want a Labrador retriever of your own? Well if so, sounds great, but here are some very important facts (and tips) about Labrador retrievers (or Labradors, for short) that you should know about:

1. Labrador retrievers originated from a line in the United Kingdom from fishing dogs, which were imported from the colony of Newfoundland (now a province of Canada), and was named after the Labrador region of that colony.
2. Labrador retrievers were bred as a sporting and hunting dog but is widely kept as a companion dog. It may also be trained as a guide or assistance dog, or for rescue or therapy work.
3. Labrador retrievers are generally known to be friendly, energetic, and playful.
4. There is proof that Labrador retrievers have a high success rate at becoming guide dogs.
5. Labrador retrievers are powerful swimmers that are noted for their ability to tolerate the coldest of water for extended periods of time.
6. Their ability to work quietly alongside hunters while watching for birds to fall from the sky, marking where they land and then using their outstanding nose to find and retrieve dead or wounded birds has made them the king of waterfowl retrievers
7. A Labrador retriever's ability to work quietly alongside hunters while watching for birds to fall from the sky, marking where they land and then using their outstanding nose to find and retrieve dead or wounded birds has made it the king of waterfowl retrievers.
8. Labrador retrievers are known for their high intelligence and can be used for pointing, flushing, and making excellent hunting partners.
10. Labrador retrievers were once used as war dogs and were even used as scout dogs to track down any dead or wounded soldiers or enemy positions during the Vietnam War.
11. Labrador retrievers are widely considered the most popular breed in the world, with the most ownership being in Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States (since 1991).
12. The expected lifespan for Labrador retrievers is from 10 to 12 years.

If you're considering getting a Labrador retriever (or any dog for that matter), make sure you do your research so you'll know what to expect and deal with and to look for one in a shelter, where there's a lot of dogs in need of a good home (not in a pet store, where puppies there would mostly have had come from puppy mills). With all that said, Happy National Labrador Retriever Day (from this happy-looking Labrador retriever family here).