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December 6, 2007

Thursday Thirteen #3

Filed under: Thursday Thirteen — Tags: , , , , , — rachel @ 4:42 pm

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Since I posted a photo of my black Labrador, Bruno for my WW (see previous post), I was inspired to post …

Thirteen Interesting Things About Labrador Retrievers:

1. All three colors of the Labrador are solid colors: black, yellow or chocolate,

2. The Labrador should be a medium-sized dog, giving the appearance of a dog that is strong, muscular and active.

3. He will possess a keen sense of smell and an athletic body.

4. The Labrador is the the most lovable, even-tempered breed ever developed.

5. If you’re looking for a guard dog, the Labrador isn’t the breed for you. They do not have the same protective instinct as a Shepherd or Rottweiler.

6. Labrador Retrievers are usually good eaters, so it;s easy for you yo put done a well-balance meal in a bowl.

7. A good Labrador will want to please and therefore, will be easy to train for obedience.

8. Labradors are active, smart and fast learners.

9.
Labradors are now the number one breed used as guide dogs in the United States and other countries.

10. They love to have something to carry around, and playing fetch is usually a favorite game.

11.
The Labrador’s natural coat is pretty much wash and wear.

12. Labradors are big, cuddly teddy bears by nature, and many Labradors think that they’re lap dogs, even when they reach eighty-five pounds or more.

13. If Labs could place personal ads in newspapers looking for their owners, the ad might read something like this:

NYLP (nice yellow Lab pup) seeks owner
with lots of free time who loves to hike,
swim and play!

Reference: The Labrador Retriever, An Owner’s Guide to A Happy Healthy Pet (by Lisa Weiss Agresta) @ 1995

22 Comments »

  1. very clever post. Labs are great dogs I agree - except they eat a lot and like to take you for a run…heehee.
    My brother has a lab and my hsuband’s sister has one too. Lovely family dogs.

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    Comment by Babyamore (Trish) — December 6, 2007 @ 5:19 pm

  2. Makes me want to go out and get one!
    Happy tt!

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    Comment by jenn — December 6, 2007 @ 8:23 pm

  3. Great Thursday post! Come take a sip of my blog up before someone else drinks it all!

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    Comment by Deb — December 6, 2007 @ 8:58 pm

  4. my bro has a 1st generation labradoodle. she’s already had surgery twice to remove parts of her small intestine and things she’s swallowed! ugh! they should have just got a normal lab!!

    Comment by she — December 6, 2007 @ 9:43 pm

  5. Labrador’s are adorable ! My best girlfriend always had Labradors and now it’s her third one. They were all about 10 years old when they died. They are so nice with children !

    Comment by Gattina — December 6, 2007 @ 11:34 pm

  6. Nothing loves you more than a lab. Great dogs! Good for you for loving one in return.

    Happy TT.

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    Comment by On a Limb with Claudia — December 6, 2007 @ 11:52 pm

  7. Arf, arf, me likey!

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    Comment by Rian Fike — December 7, 2007 @ 12:25 am

  8. I had a black lab - named Jessie. Loved that dog!

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    Comment by Country Dawn — December 7, 2007 @ 12:25 am

  9. Labs=Love

    OXOXOX

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    Comment by Secret Agent Mama — December 7, 2007 @ 1:18 am

  10. I love labs. I wish to own one someday!

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    Comment by Grace — December 7, 2007 @ 1:25 am

  11. interesting…

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    Comment by JO — December 7, 2007 @ 5:27 am

  12. They really are sweet dogs, aren’t they?

    Happy TT :)

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    http://www.ravensroads.com/index.php/useless-emotions
    13 emotions we could do without

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    13 sayings from the biker community

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    Comment by Linda R. Moore — December 7, 2007 @ 7:52 am

  13. Sounds like a good dog to have! :)
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    Comment by Natalie — December 7, 2007 @ 9:05 am

  14. Good list. I have always liked labs.

    Comment by Nicholas — December 7, 2007 @ 12:01 pm

  15. Hi there! I’ve joined the Linky Love train and u are on the list. Pls add me to ur list too, here is my url, thanks and have a great day!

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    Comment by Genie Princess — December 8, 2007 @ 4:08 pm

  16. Labs are one of my favorite kinds of dogs. I also like golden retrievers, I have 4. :)
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    Comment by Sher :) — December 8, 2007 @ 7:50 pm

  17. Interesting info…
    Great picture of your son with his book.

    Comment by Sidney — December 8, 2007 @ 8:11 pm

  18. Hi Rach, This is just very lovely I am happy to visit you here too. It’s a beautiful layout. I hope your preparations for Christmas are coming along just fine! Love and ~hugs~

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    Comment by Nancze — December 9, 2007 @ 10:15 am

  19. Labs are great dogs!

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    Comment by Kelly — December 11, 2007 @ 10:31 am

  20. rach, there’s somethng very wrong about ur links in the links page… html tags are all i can see in most links…

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    Comment by jessie — December 21, 2007 @ 3:22 am

  21. Hi Rach! Napadaan to send you my greetings it’s at MommyJen !

    Comment by jennyr — December 24, 2007 @ 8:12 pm

  22. I wish you a Merry Christmas,
    And a very happy new year!

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    Comment by Lolli — December 25, 2007 @ 3:16 am

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