The labrador retriever was bred to be both a friendly companion and a useful working . Historically, he earned his keep as a fisherman's helper: hauling nets, fetching ropes, and retrieving fish from the chilly north atlantic. Today's labrador retriever is as good-natured and hard working as his ancestors, and he's america's most popular breed. These days the lab works as a , assistance dog to the handicapped, show competitor, and search and rescue dog, among other canine jobs.
The labrador retriever was bred to be both a friendly companion and a useful working . Historically, he earned his keep as a fisherman's helper:
