21 Pros and Cons of Owning a Labrador Retriever

Described as a sweet-faced, lovable dog by the American Kennel Club, the Labrador is more popular with Americans than the French Bulldog and the Golden Retriever. This member of the sporting group is an active dog that can slot seamlessly into family life and become a much-loved canine companion for 10-12 years (and sometimes more). The AKC lists three key personality traits where the Labrador is concerned – friendly, active, and outgoing. The Good Enthusiastic attitude toward life; Short easy-care coat; Cheerful, tail-wagging nature; Thrives on exercise and athletic activities; Steady-tempered and dependable with everyone; Peaceful with other animals; Very responsive to training. The Bad Needs a goodly amount of exercise, not just a couple of short walks around the block; High energy and exuberant jumping, especially when young;