Historically, Labradors earned their keep as fishermen’s helpers: hauling nets, fetching ropes, and retrieving fish from the chilly North Atlantic. Making them both a friendly companion and a useful dog breed. Up to this day, they are known to be as hard-working and good-natured as their ancestors.
No Wonder they are America’s most popular breed.
This lovable dog has so many great attributes, and listing 50 of them wasn’t so hard after all.
1. Best Cuddle Buddy
Labradors are affectionate and want nothing more than to be with their human. They are big dogs that love to curl up in your lap and nuzzle up to their adorable face to you.
Also, the perfect therapy session when you are having a rough day!
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2. They Offer Comfort
Labradors can feel your emotions. If you feel sad and want to sleep all day, they will be there next to you and offer you hugs to feel you better.
A furry shoulder that you can lean on.
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3. Labradors Are Gentle
Although they look intimidating because of their immense size, they are actually very gentle and sweet. They are known to be the safest dog to have around vulnerable people.
They are not aggressive, and you can trust them.
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4. They Give Companionship
There’s never really an alone time when you have a labrador. This furry friend will always be with you, following you around as you go along with your day.
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5. Their Smile Is Contagious
Feeling down lately? Just spend time with a labrador, and you’ll have the energy for the rest of the week. Labradors are known for positive and cheerful energy.
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6. They Are Enthusiastic
They have all the energy to learn new things making them very trainable dogs. They radiate refreshing and cheerful energy.
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7. Great Family Dog
Labradors are known for their chill temperament, making them suitable children. They love being part of a family, and they have a keen instinct to protect their family. They will happily attend a child’s birthday party, even if it means wearing a party hat!
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8. Great With Other Pets
Labradors are known to generally get along with other dogs, especially if it’s a puppy. They have no problem accepting other pets if they had plenty of exposure!
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9. They Are Born To Help
Thanks to their ancestors, they were known to being good service dogs. They love assisting their human. They would be more than happy to help by detecting contraband or acting as sight dogs, or helping people with day-to-day tasks.
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10. Loyal
Labradors may be super friendly with other people or pets; they will always come to their home, which is you.
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11. Quick Learners
Labradors are very intelligent and always love learning new things. They take obedience training very seriously. Whether you work with a trainer or do it yourself, your Lab is ready and eager to learn. Just make sure you have a handful of treats ready as a reward!
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12. Your Best Workout Partner
If you are looking for a daily exercise partner, then a labrador is perfect for you. Labradors love to run and play all day long.
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13. Friendly Towards Strangers
They are most likely to greet an intruder and happily show them where the goods are. Making them not very ideal as a watchdog.
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14. Excellent Therapy Dogs
Because of their sweet nature, they make an excellent therapy dog, visiting homes for the elderly and hospitals, and their intelligence makes them an ideal assistance dog for those with disabilities
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15. A Search and Rescue Dog
They would also excel as a search and rescue dog or as a retriever for hunters, thanks to their athletic build, strong nose, and courageous nature
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16. Loves To Eat
Labradors go crazy for treats. Their love for food may make them obese very quickly if not controlled. Make sure to limit their treats and give them plenty of exercises to keep them healthy.
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17. Eager to Please
Labradors love to please and impress their owners, no wonder training them is easy.
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18. Obedient
Labradors love to keep you happy, and if making you happy means following your every command, they are more than willing to do it.
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19. Patiently Waits For You
Do you believe that true love waits? Love-radors, as loyal and loving companions, will patiently wait for you.
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20. Loving Dog
Labradors are heaven sent to love you unconditionally, and they are a gift to every family.
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21. Low Grooming Needs
Labradors only need occasional bath and brushing. Their coat is short and dense and sheds on its own. No need for haircuts. No irksome hairballs. No tangles.
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22. Labradors Encourages Us to Learn
If you live with a dog, you are challenged every day to train them because they learn super quickly. Learning and teaching them is a great bonding experience you both do every day.
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23. Labradors Are Brave
Labs are more than willing to take the extra mile to protect you.
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24. Good Listeners
So many thoughts on your mind and no one to share? Whether you want to rant about your day or just want to share a memorable experience, labradors will listen to you with no judgment.
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25. Can Withstand Any Weather Conditions
Labradors coat has two layers: a short, thick topcoat and a relatively water-resistant undercoat. This two-layer coat protects them from cold and wet weather.
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26. Webbed Toes For SnowShoe
Their webbed toes can effectively act as a snowshoe in colder climates, as it keeps snow from collecting between their toes. No need to buy shoes for your dogs when walking them outside.
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27. Great Swimmers
Because of their webbed toes, they make great swimmers!
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28. Guide Dogs
Labradors are very easy to train, intelligent, and with a gentle temperament. They are no doubt would be suitable as a guide dog.
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29. They Are Goofy Bundles Of Fur
Labradors don’t take life seriously, which reminds us that we shouldn’t either! Labradors have a hilarious sense of humor. They are funny, silly, goofy, and they can make you laugh each and every day.
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30. 10-12 Wonderful Years
Labradors are healthy breeds. You will have 10-12 years to show them your love. Make everyday count!
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31. Never a Boring Day
When you have a lab, there’s no such thing as a dull day as they are game with anything you want to do.
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32. Popular Dog
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33. Great Looks
Labradors have a broad skull with ‘chiseled’ features softened by his kindly expression and soft ear flaps. His body is powerful and well-muscled and ends in a thick tail that tapers to a point.
Their body has a good cooling system and has a robust set of jaws with a full complement of 42 large white teeth.
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34. Interesting Colors
Labradors come in three colors, yellow (sometimes called Gold), chocolate (which used to be called Liver), and Black.
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35. Athletic
Labradors are surprisingly agile, capable of jumping heights. They can sprint at speed over short distances or maintain a comfortable loping stride to carry them for mile after mile.
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36. Gentle Mouth
Their mouths can carry delicate items with great care, and his urge to pick up and carry things is strong.
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37. Extraordinary Tracker
Their ability to track items by scent alone is extraordinary, and it is no surprise that Labradors are so sought after by bomb disposal teams, customs, and excise authorities.
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38. Friendly Eyes
Labradors are known for their kind and friendly eyes, expressing their character and good temperament.
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39. The Perfect Size
Labradors are not too big and not too small. They are 22-24 inches in height and 60-75 pounds in weight for males, and 21-23 inches and 55-70 pounds for females. Labrador retrievers are the perfect size for an active family.
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40. Help Us Live Longer
Because there is a need to exercise your dog. You, as an owner, will get a lot of it than without him. Every exercise you get will help you live a longer and healthier life.
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41. Brave Dogs
The Labrador falls into the category of ‘gundog breeds’ of dogs.
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42. World’s Finest Retriever
Because of Labradors’ skill at finding games, his ability to carry objects in his mouth without harming them, and his intelligence and biddable temperament made them the world’s finest retriever!
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43. Easy To Train
Labradors are bred to follow human cues, and they make a very well-behaved pet that can perform many more commands than “sit,” “stay,” and “roll over.”
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44. A Talented Dog
This breed has been very helpful since the early days. From therapy dog to military dog, to companion – and his competence at everything he is asked to do has defined him.
They are clearly a dog of many talents.
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45. Good With Kids
Labradors very gentle and patient breed. They will go along with any children if given the right training and exposure.
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46. Healthy Breed
Labradors are healthy breeds. But issues will include hip and knee dysplasia and eye problems, which are all unfortunately common in most dog breeds as they age.
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47. A dog’s Buddy
You will not have any problem when taking your dog for a walk or at a dog park. There’s no doubt he’ll get along great with any dog he encounters.
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48. Relaxing Household
Labradors can make you feel more relaxed in the evenings because they are dogs that have no problem lying by your side.
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49. Doesn’t Mind Getting Stuck In
Whatever you are doing at home, your Labrador wants to be doing it too.
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50. They Make Us A Better Person
Given the labradors’ great characteristics. They will inspire you to become a better human being. Labrador is a wonderful dog to be around because they teach us patience, loyalty, and ways to control our emotions and have fun.
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