AKC (American Kennel Club) Traits of a Labrador Retriever:
1) An energetic dog.
Bernie lies around a lot. As in, I think he asks to go out maybe twice a day and when he does he likes to lie down in the grass and roll around.
2) The labrador’s otter-like tail and webbed paws make him an excellent swimmer.
Yeah, Not-so-much. Bernie hates the water. This includes ponds, lakes, the ocean and baths. Water the flowers and he heads for the hills.
3) A classic retriever, the labrador is known to retrieve anything from game birds to tennis balls with tireless delight.
HA! Bernie might go after a tennis ball when thrown in the direction he was already heading. But, he won’t go out of his way. And he certainly sees no point in bringing it back to you. I mean, what fun is that?? You’ll just throw it again, won’t you? And then I might have to get it.
4) With a lush thick coat, labradors can be excessive shedders.
BINGO! Got that one. Lucky us. Good thing we got a purebred.
5) Labradors have a sweet, family-oriented personality. They are often excellent dogs for a family with small children and are dependable, loyal companions.
And, THIS, is why we love him. My classic under-retriever. So kind, so sweet, so dopey. Good dog, Bern.
WATCHDOG.
Good dog.
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