Category Archives: Retrievers

Labrador Retriever: #1 Most Popular Family Dog

beautiful thoroughbred fawn labrador on a walk 2026 03 19 04 11 25 utc

Although I have never owned a Labrador Retriever, many of my friends and family have Labs.  So, I am very familiar with this very popular breed. These gentle dogs may be the best family pets you will ever have. If you want a family dog that is sweet, affectionate, friendly, and seldom aggressive toward other […]

Chesapeake Bay Retriever: An Amazing Story

Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Chesapeake Bay Retriever History The story of the Chesapeake Bay Retriever is a remarkable history that begins with two little Newfoundland puppies rescued from a shipwrecked brig off the coast of Maryland in the United States. This incident happened in 1807 and is quite an inspiring story. Along with much of the ship’s cargo, these […]

Barbet French Water Dog: Another Rare Breed

Barbet

Are Barbets Good Family Dogs? The short answer is yes. They are good family pets. They are affectionate and get along reasonably well with children and other family pets. They are intelligent and easy to train but will need life-long obedience training. They do not shed, so they are hypoallergenic and may be a good […]

Golden Retrievers: The Best Dogs In The World?

A young girl and a golden retriever dog sitting on a jetty.

If you do an online search for “best dog in the world,” which breed will come up as number one? When I searched, “mixed breeds” came in first. The Golden Retriever was in the top 10, but the Labrador Retriever was on top for purebred dogs. The Lab is a great dog, but Golden Retriever […]