Labrador retrievers are extremely well known as one of the most versatile dogs around. A well bred, well trained dog can do anything and everything.

Labradors are used more than any other breed as eyes for the blind. This type of job is perfect for them since they are so willing to please and not easily intimidated.

Because retrieving is naturally ingrained in their personalities, they are often used to aid handicapped or wheelchair bound people. Not only are they helpers in the physical sense, but they also provide companionship and love to the people they assist. This makes them great candidates for therapy use. They are good breeds to bring into hospitals and nursing homes because they enjoy socializing with the patients.

Story continues below
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
advertisement



---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Labs are excellent partners for police detectives. What was once a spot reserved for German Shepherds is now being delegated to the Labradors. They have earned this respect through their hard work, keen sense of smell and desire to help out their human partners. With their noses they sniff out drugs, arson and explosives. Since they live with their human partners, and because of their nature, it is easy for them to switch gears from tough police dog to gentle family pet.

 

The big passion is using labs for hunting partners. They are one of the most popular choices because they can and will do anything. They are easily trainable, and their natural willingness to please leads them to jump into freezing water time and time again, or stay out a long time in cold temperatures. Along with their willingness, their instinctual nature of chasing game and following scent makes labs top of the line for hunting. No matter what job the versatile and intelligent lab is given, it will be performed well and willingly.