Labradors

Friendly golden dogs

Labradors are a breed of retriever, originally from Newfoundland rather than Labrador.

They have a sturdy build, short dense coat, and friendly temperament, making them popular as family pets, guide dogs, and hunting companions.

The three standard colors are black, yellow, and chocolate.

Often shortened to Lab: She adopted a black Lab from the shelter.

retriever

fetch

Go get and return

gamebirds · pheasant · gundog · hunting · field trials · marking · tracking · flushing · decoys · bird dog

temperament

friendly

Showing kindness, warmth

gentle · eager to please · playful · energetic · easygoing · tolerant · mellow · even-tempered · trusting · affable

companion

family

Related people together

therapy dog · assistance · emotional support · faithful · devoted · bond · affectionate · gentle · patient · child-friendly

breed

retriever

Dog trained to fetch game

kennel · canine · breeder · bloodline · lineage · genetics · conformation · registry · studbook · standard

Opposites
dog breed type/temperament

Labradorsferal dogs

Domesticated canines gone wild

Chihuahuas · Dobermans · guard dogs · Akitas · Belgian Malinois

dog size/build

LabradorsChihuahuas

Smallest recognized dog breed

Yorkies · Pomeranians · Maltese · Great Danes

breed reputation/image

LabradorsDobermans

Sleek German guard breed

attack dogs · junkyard dogs

Phrases
Family

Labrador

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G