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Thursday Thirteen #3

Written By: rachel - Dec• 06•07

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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

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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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  2. jenn says:

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

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  3. Deb says:

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

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  4. she says:

    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!!

  5. Gattina says:

    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 !

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

    Happy TT.

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  7. Country Dawn says:

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

    I’m doing 13 Television Mysteries this week!

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  8. Labs=Love

    OXOXOX

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  9. Grace says:

    I love labs. I wish to own one someday!

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  10. JO says:

    interesting…

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

    Happy TT :)

    I have three TTs this week:

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

    http://www.ravensrv.com/tt13-lodi-california/
    13 things about Lodi, California

    http://www.ravensrides.com/thursday-thirteen-2-13-sayings-from-the-biking-community
    13 sayings from the biker community

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  12. Natalie says:

    Sounds like a good dog to have! :)

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  13. Nicholas says:

    Good list. I have always liked labs.

  14. 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!

    http://mariuca.blogspot.com/2007/12/all-aboard-linky-love-train.html

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  15. Sher :) says:

    Labs are one of my favorite kinds of dogs. I also like golden retrievers, I have 4. :)

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  16. Sidney says:

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

  17. Nancze says:

    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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  18. Kelly says:

    Labs are great dogs!

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  19. jessie says:

    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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  20. jennyr says:

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

  21. Lolli says:

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

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