Being ranked as the most popular purebred dog for 20 consecutive years by the American Kennel Club is a pretty good resume for the Labrador Retriever. A yellow or black Lab puppy can never be a bad choice, but the Chocolate Labrador Retriever is hard to pass up. Chocolate Labs are popular with children as affectionate, friendly pets with wonderful dispositions.

Don’t consider a Chocolate Lab unless you’re prepared to be completely and unconditionally loved, as their dedication to the dog owner is unmatched. They thrive on human contact and it is not wise to isolate Labs away from people. This will hurt their demeanor and make them bored and can cause them to dig or chew unwanted items. Labs are active, love to retrieve, and need daily exercise to keep them physically and mentally stimulated. Within a family atmosphere, they are a great indoor or outdoor pet.

A Chocolate Labrador Retriever is one of the most versatile breeds, and can be easily trained to become a hunter, guide dog, search and rescue dog, or a therapy dog for the sick and elderly. Their trademark webbed paws enable them to be as at home in the water as on land, while a powerful nose makes them excellent trackers for use in law enforcement applications. A puppy’s individual personality is important when choosing one to fit a particular need. That is why having a reliable breeder will make this choice easier. A good breeder will keep puppies long enough to allow them to develop a behavior with the others in the litter, and expose a personality which can help place them in the right home.

A small Lab puppy will be timid in its new home at first, but will become lively and playful very quickly when given adequate attention. The remarkable intelligence and awareness of Chocolate Labs is on display every day as they will surely become a valued family member.