This book is for every owner of a Labrador Retriever. The Lab is the most popular dog in the world, gracing the homes of pet owners, sportsmen and show-dog aficionados alike. Few pure-bred dogs compare to the Labrador Retriever in personality, talent and dedication. For such a common canine, the Labrador is uncommon in its superior ways and abilities. This book provides the much-needed factual information about Labrador Retrievers and their ancestry, character and standard, as well as the proper selection, feeding, training, health care and behavior. The new owner will welcome advice about preparing for the pup's arrival, house-breaking and preventing puppy problems. In addition to an extremely authoritative text, this book features over 135 photographs in full color that are as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with a Labrador Retriever from puppyhood to the senior years. Book jacket.