Labrador Retriever Named Top Dog
- 5 years ago
Labrador Retriever Named Top Dog According to the American Kennel Club, the breed is the most popular for the 28th straight year. Gina DiNardo, AKC Executive Secretary The Lab's sweet nature
and loyalty help keep it
at the number one spot. Early ancestors of the breed came from coastal villages in Newfoundland, Canada, in the 1500s. Fishermen would use them to retrieve stray fish that escaped from their nets. In 1917, the American Kennel Club recognized the dog as an official breed. The Labrador's intelligence and eagerness to please make it a popular service animal. Erin Henlon-Hall, Breeder, via AKC
and loyalty help keep it
at the number one spot. Early ancestors of the breed came from coastal villages in Newfoundland, Canada, in the 1500s. Fishermen would use them to retrieve stray fish that escaped from their nets. In 1917, the American Kennel Club recognized the dog as an official breed. The Labrador's intelligence and eagerness to please make it a popular service animal. Erin Henlon-Hall, Breeder, via AKC