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Samantha is a petite chocolate lab mix that was brought to us at an adoption event. She had recently had puppies. Where were they, we wondered. Oh, the owners kept them, they just didn't want the momma any more. How sad is that. Well, that's their loss, because this is a wonderful dog. She is very sweet and very gentle, not one to bowl you over, more the type to walk and sit beside you through the years. Despite already having been a momma, she is quite young and so still has some of those puppy tendencies, especially chewing. She, like all dogs, likes to have lots of marrow bones and chew toys to stay busy with. Yup, a chew toy, a couch, and a loving heart is all Samantha asks for in life!

*** How familiar are you with the Labrador Retriever? According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts were honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because of their gentle, loving disposition, the highly trainable Labrador also excels in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dog for the disabled. The breed is also an outstanding obedience and field trial competitor. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.