Of the hundreds of breeds of dog available today, one breed with an incredible history behind it is the Labrador Retriever. Labrador Retrievers are actually one of the first dogs to be recognized in history, and this was in England in the year 1903. A little over a decade later, in 1917, the breed was registered in the American Kennel Club.

The Labrador Retriever has always had a reputation for being devoted, loving, affectionate and for its excellent hunting and retrieving abilities. There was a Labrador Retriever Club that was established in the mid-1900s and which has recognized the importance of keeping the Lab true to its original purpose and the AKC does not put any restrictions and so the dual champions of the past have as a result been greatly reduced. The general appearance of the Labrador Retriever has basically always been the same, although the dogs seem to have slenderized somewhat in terms of their stature. One of the most important moments in the history of the Labrador Retriever took place during World War I, when they were first imported to the United States. At this point they were appearing in the British Kennel Club’s events and were very popular dogs around the world. They were being mainly used as gun dogs in the war. Gun dogs are a category of dog breeds that are used to assist hunters to find and retrieve game, and the Labrador Retrievers were especially useful for this because they are born with a natural knack for retrieving. By the time the turn of the century came about, Labrador Retrievers were appearing in the British Kennel Club’s events and while there have been strains of Labradors up to this time it is still unknown just how many of these dogs were folded into Labradors or into other breeds as the registrations began to separate. Labradors were first imported to the United States during World War I, and it was then that they began being used more as a gun dog. The Labrador Retriever is a truly wonderful dog. They are very loving, people oriented dogs, but also are very versatile and are used in a variety of life situations as well. In fact, there is no other breed of dog in the world that has such ubiquitous practical uses, which is why Labrador Retrievers are so revered around the world. One of the nicest things is that Labrador Retrievers are great indoor and outdoor dogs and so whether you want to have the dog indoors as a family pet or you are the outdoor type and like to hunt they are the ideal dog for you. Their history is so firmly established in the world that they always have been and most likely always will be one of the most popular breeds of dog in the world. One of the most favorable things about these dogs is that they are both indoor and outdoor dogs. So whether you are the indoor type who is looking for a nice family dog or the outdoors type who likes to go hiking or hunting, the Labrador Retriever is a great choice of dog for you.