The Labrador Retriever, Labrador or just Lab, is a medium-large breed of retriever-gun dog. The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog in many nations. The first dog to appear on the cover of Life Magazine was a black Labrador Retriever called 'Blind of Arden' in the December, 12th, 1938 issue. Puppies of all colours can potentially occur in the same litter. Chocolate and black Labradors' noses will match the coat colour. Labradors are an intelligent breed with a good work ethic and generally good temperaments. Common working roles for Labradors include: hunting, tracking and detection (they have a great sense of smell which helps when working in these areas), disabled-assistance, carting, and therapy work. Approximately 60–70% of all guide dogs in Canada are Labradors; other common breeds are Golden Retrievers and German Shepherds.
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