A lovable dog

A lovable dog

Did you know that Labrador Retrievers are considered to be one of the most popular dog breeds in the US? Sullivan (2008) stated that “The lovable Labrador retriever has been the top dog in the U.S. for almost 20 years”. I know this because I have one and I can say that my dog is the best dog in world. They are one of the most popular breeds in the United States and indeed in many other countries too because of their good nature and their gentle way with children and other animals. Labradors have many specific characteristics and I think they are the best dogs to have.

The Labrador Retriever is a large and unique dog. “The Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog, highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited” Dog Breed Info Center, (2008). They are very strong and they are very athletic. The snout is very wide and the nasal orifices are very ample and well developed. They can smell their owners even if they are far away. You are able to see their wonderful medium size and very expressive eyes, which I adore. Their eyes could be black or green. Labradors come in a variety of different colors. They could be black, golden or chocolate. Some of them have white spots in the chest. The Labrador has a strong bite and it can eat very hard things; it’s incredible but my dog can break a coconut with its own teeth! The Labrador, especially mine are peaceful, friendly, calm, cheerful and nonaggressive dogs. Although they are very active and playful, they can learn how to take control of themselves with time and practice so they can be well disciplined. It’s very important for us to know that the owner has to be very patient when training these dogs. If you want to play with a Labrador, you have to use hard toys because they have a strong bite. I think that they are one of the most intelligent dogs because of all the things they can do. I remember one day I looked at my dog and I saw how it had found a way to loosen its really hard chain, it was amazing. These are only a few of the good characteristics that we all should know about these excellent dogs. It is very important for a person to know all these characteristics when they are about to have one of these dogs.

As I said before these dogs have the characteristics that people usually try to find in a new pet and in fact Labrador is “an ideal sporting and family dog, the Labrador Retriever thrives as part of an active family or as a trusted hunting companion” (American Kennel club, March 2009). There are a lot of people in Puerto Rico who have this kind of dog. Labradors love to be beside their owners so they are good for those people who live alone. They also watch the place where they live from strangers. They love to feel their owners affection and you can be sure that they will give you love too. I can tell that, my dog is always near me looking for attention. It takes care of me all the time specially when a stranger gets close. It also likes to play and run all the time. This is why they need a lot of attention and space.

In conclusion, if you want to have a good dog, a Labrador is a good option. These dogs are really intelligent. In fact, “they are considered to be one of the most popular dog breeds in the US” (Sullivan, 2008). If you are very patient you can train them and they will learn a lot. These dogs are very special though they require a lot of care. I love my dog, it is like a friend to me. A Lab will always be beside you taking care of you. I think that everyone who is interested in having a new pet should consider Labradors. They are so good that I’m sure that people will never feel unhappy with their decision.