The Labrador Retriever is an ideal sporting and family dog, it thrives as part of an active family or as a trusted hunting companion.  Because of his even temperament and trainability millions of Americans own a Labrador Retriever as a pet.

The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built, medium-sized, short-coupled, dog possessing a sound, athletic, well-balanced conformation that enables it to function as a retrieving gun dog; the substance and soundness to hunt waterfowl or upland game for long hours under difficult conditions; and the temperament to be a family companion.

The true Labrador Retriever temperament is a hallmark of the breed.  The ideal disposition is one of a kindly, outgoing, tractable nature; eager to please and non-aggressive towards man or animal.  The labrador has much that appeals to people; his gentle ways, intelligence and adaptability make him an ideal dog.  Aggressiveness towards humans or other animals, or any evidence of shyness in an adult is very uncharacteristic of a Labrador Retriever.