LABRADOR RETRIEVER ("we're # one") When a breed of dog continually remains at the top of the list of popular dog breeds, you can be sure that this breed has some very special qualities. The Labrador Retriever is such a breed, and people from all walks of life enjoy sharing their homes with this multi-talented, intelligent, adaptable, even- tempered dog. LABRADORS AS FAMILY COMPANIONS His calm, even disposition, his intelligence, and eagerness to please those he loves, makes him an exceptionally fine family dog. He is sensitive and devoted and has a friendly out-going personality. He has keen hearing and thus is quick to sense danger. He is instinctively clean, making him favorable as a household member; and he is very compatible to the ways of the family, anxious to be with them and adjusting quite readily to their life style and routine. Although basically an outside dog, the Labrador loves the comforts of home and thrives well in the city or country. His love for children, makes him a patient, lovable companion to them. The Labrador Retriever is such a breed, and people from all walks of life enjoy sharing their homes with this multi-talented, intelligent, adaptable, even-tempered dog. GUN DOG The Labrador's retrieving instinct makes him easy to train for the field if you wish him as a gun dog to accompany you on hunting expeditions. TRACKING DOG Labs were used in Vietnam as tracking dogs because of their reliability and enthusiasm. They were easily trained and could adapt themselves to all kinds of terrain. Because of their ancestral ability in the field, the Labs are a natural tracker. GUIDE DOGS FOR THE BLIND The intelligence, reliability, and steady, even temperament of our Labrador, have made this breed one of the most popular and desirable for the meaningful work of serving as eyes for the blind. LABRADORS IN THE SHOW RING The Labrador should be a standout for type and outline. Coat and tail are the two most distinctive and important characteristics of the breed. The shape of the head and the body are next in importance. Excellent breeders produce top quality Labradors of good type. A good show dog stands with presence, gates with power, and transmits his zeal to please. With head, tail and eyes alert, the animal enjoys showing off and will set himself up properly. The importance of temperament and showmanship are two qualities that cannot be over emphasized. LABRADORS ARE ALL-AROUND DOGS Aside from proving their championship qualities in the show ring, they have shown themselves to be excellent dogs in obedience and multi-talented workers in several specialized fields. Their high degree of intelligence and their willingness to please have made the Labrador a breed of excellence in many areas. They have even gone as far as detecting cancer in patients. The Labrador Retrievers are the most intelligent & most adaptable bred of dogs there is, and their capability of learning is ever increasing. That is why they have been (and still are) the number 1 breed for many years. Links Memory Lane / Breeding Program Litter Announcement / Testimonials