They are smart with a good temperament, gentle, energetic, and great with kids and other pets. That pretty much describes the most popular breed of dog in America — the Labrador retriever. Or, as they are nicknamed — labs.
Whether they are golden, black or chocolate labs, they were the most popular dog breed in the […]

The American Kennel Club on Wednesday announced its list of the most popular purebred dogs in America for 2008, and for the 18th year in a row, the Labrador retriever is top dog.
More than twice as many Labradors were registered last year than any other breed, the AKC says, making it a likely leader in […]

I have been blessed to hunt behind some of the finest dogs in the country.
I will never forget the Golden Retriever ‘Sisters’ from my South Dakota pheasant hunt or the “‘miniature” AKC grand champion Black Lab on my North Dakota duck hunting trip. In fact I won’t forget any of the dogs I have had […]

While animal shelters in more urban areas of Hampton Roads struggle with an influx of animals because of the economy or Christmas presents that didn’t work out, Suffolk Animal Control is dealing with a different kind of increase.
“It’s not unusual, this time of year, for hounds and beagles to flood our shelter,” said Animal Control […]