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Labrador retriever
VERSATILITY
The versatility of the Labra- dor is well known. For 20 years they have been Amer- ica’s dog, and for one rea-
son. There’s nowhere, no environment where a Labrador can not be found. Why? Versatility.
They are used regularly by our mili- tary and police departments; they are valued family companions, one of the most popular hunting companion; upland, water fowl and dove.
Labrador Retrievers can be found in more homes than nearly any other breed of dog; being gentle with children, other pets and the elderly. They have provided endless services for physically challenged people from assisting those in wheel chairs, the blind, those in need of emotional support, those suffering PTSD. Versatility is another outstanding quality of the Labrador Retriever.
I am proud to have bred dogs that have been very successful in many of these rolls in addition to being success- ful in conformation.
You will be hard pressed to find another breed with as stable of temper- ament of the Labrador Retriever. They can be set to any task and they will will- ingly do it. I like to tell people that if my Labradors had opposable thumbs they would help me do everything—house- work, laundry, yard chores. They are a whole-hearted dog that always give it
their all even when they have nothing left to give. They are not only willing but wanting to do what they are asked and to be with their humans. The Labra- dor has the ability to problem solve and think on their own while at the same
by Stefanie Perrine
time the willingness to take direction. They are able to work alone or as a team. My Labradors show and win not only in all breed shows but specialties as well. They hunt waterfowl, dove, pheasant and sometimes field mice.
“LABRADOR RETRIEVERS
can be found in more homeS than nearLy any other breed of dog...”
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