Labrador Retriever originated in Newfoundland, Canada. Small
water dogs were used to retrieve birds and fish; they even
pulled small boats through the water. Their strong desire to
work, versatility, and waterproof coats impressed fishermen, one
of whom brought a dog back to England with him. Lord Malmsbury
saw this dog, then called a St. John’s Dog, and imported several
from Newfoundland. Lord Malmsbury is credited with having
started to call the dogs Labradors, although the reason is lost
to history. Eventually, the English quarantine stopped
additional imports from coming into the country, and the
Labradors already in England were cross-bred to other
retrievers. However, breed fanciers soon put a stop to that, and
the breed as we know it today was born. Labrador Retriever is
probably the most popular dog breed in the world. Labrador
Retriever is a medium-sized, strongly built dog breed that
retains its hunting and working instincts. Standing between 21.5
and 24.5 inches tall and weighing between 55 and 80