NEW YORK -- For years, the Labrador retriever was recognized as America's most popular dog breed. But this year, a new top dog was crowned the No. 1 most popular dog in the country by the American ...

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 ...

Retrievers are dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) trained to retrieve game, mostly birds. Because of this, these dogs are trained to be obedient, responsive, and eager to please. They are also bred for ...

The most popular dog in eastern Connecticut originates from Canada. The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed, with 490 total registered pups, in The Bulletin’s four core towns: Norwich, ...