Labrador Popularity

Labradors are one of he most popular breed of dogs alive and for good reason. Labradors are very smart, athletic and great for families. My first dog was a Labrador named Blaze, technically he was a labrador and golden retriever mix. He was a huge dog very strong and athletic. We lived in the mountains and he loved to roam and explore, chase wildlife and everything in between. I remember taking him down to the river near by to play fetch, and hiking with him.

 

Saying Goodbye

When he passed it was really hard for me. The year before he had been hit by a car and needed some major surgeries that gave him heart problems. He recovered over time with a mostly robotic leg but the trauma led to heart problems. He took medicine and we had another great year together, but unfortunately his body had taken all it could.

I always knew that I would get another Labrador, when the time was right.

 

Meet Molly

Molly is a mutt, labrador mixed with something else, both of her parents are labradors but one of them must have some mixed lines as you can see on her paws. While Molly may not be the most unique name for a dog you can think of it was her. We debated on a whole ton of names and finally settled on Molly. She is the best tempered dog I have ever known. She is extremely kind and cautious with kids, in fact she and my son are a little bit obsessed with each other. She never barks at anything and loves to cuddle.

Molly like all retrievers loves to swim and play in the water. The second she hears running water she heads straight for it. I run her everyday with the ATV and I think it is one of the best parts of her day.

I love Labradors because they are great for so many applications, they are incredibly smart and well mannered which makes them great for families. They are fabulous outdoor dogs who were breed to hunt, they have fabulous noses and easy to train. They have a lot of energy and do need to be exercised regularly. While I love Labradors they are just one of the many breeds I hope to own in my lifetime. What do you love about labradors, let us know in the comments.