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Living with a Labrador is somewhat like living with Peter Pan....they never really grow up. A Labrador will always greet you with his tail fiercely wagging (knocking everything off the coffee table in the process). He understands that when a human is knocked to the ground after the dog Accomplishes a record breaking running long jump onto the chest of his owner that the human knows he is greatly loved. The Labrador goes to great lengths to show you his love by constantly doing excavations in your yard, understanding that soil must be turned over regularly. A Labrador is loyal (to whoever feeds him on any given day) and would protect you with his life, if he only understood that there really are bad people in the world. If you own a Labrador, you understand that everything mentioned above is absolutely true, and to be expected by the owners of a Labrador. It is part of the charm of the breed, that they are comedians and always looking for a good time. A Labrador would never consider eating the neighbor children. He asks only for your love and a good meal now and then. In return, he will guide your way if you are blind, he will find anything you ask him to find, tell you if there is a sound you should hear if you are deaf, carry your belongings if you are in a wheelchair, and least not forget... bring home dinner if you are a hunter. He will watch your children, and be a playmate. He will do almost ANYTHING you ask of him. The Labrador is an active dog, that requires daily exercise to maintain his physical and mental fitness. Without it, he may become overactive and difficult to live with. Obedience training is an essential part of responsible dog ownership, and a great benefit to the Labrador owner.
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