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 […]
Category Archives: Retrievers
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]




