The Labrador Retriever, also known as simply Labrador or Lab, is one of several kinds of retrievers, a type of gun dog.
Labradors are athletic, playful, and the most popular breed of dog.
A favourite assistance dog breed in these and other countries, Labradors are frequently trained to aid people who are blind and people with autism, act as therapy dogs, and perform screening and detection work for law enforcement and other official agencies.
The breed tends to shed hair twice annually or regularly throughout the year in temperate climates.
Labrador hair is usually short and straight, and the tail is quite broad and strong.
Labrador are low maintenance dogs as their coat needs to be brushed few times a week.
Their average lifespan is about 12 years.
