Labs descend from the St. John’s water dog, a breed developed in Newfoundland as a fisherman’s working dog. Hardy dogs able to stand cold water, they hauled nets and lines in the water. Visiting ...

Dog owners tell their vets that Labrador retrievers are always interested in food, and new work shows there might be a biological truth to the claim. A May 3 study in Cell Metabolism links a gene ...

Labrador retrievers are a popular breed—you probably have or know at least one of them. Here are 12 facts about the lovable, hard-working pups. 1. Labrador retrievers are among America’s favorite ...