Labrador Retriever: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Labrador • Lab

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A black Labrador retriever stands on grass outdoors, facing left with its mouth slightly open and tail raised.

Playful and friendly

A great service animal

Labrador Retriever

(left) A Laborador retriever fetches game from the water

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