The AKC classifies Labs in the Sporting Group. They state that this group is “naturally active and alert [and they] make likable, well-rounded companions. First developed to work closely with hunters to locate and/or retrieve quarry. There are four basic types of Sporting dogs; spaniels, pointers, retrievers and setters. Known for their superior instincts in water and woods, many of these breeds enjoy hunting and other field activities. Many of them, especially the water-retrieving breeds, have well–insulated water repellent coats, which are quite resilient to the elements.”

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