The Labrador Retriever was bred to be both a friendly companion and a useful worker. Historically, it earned its living as a fisherman's helper, hauling nets, fetching ropes, and pulling fish out of the chilly North Atlantic. Today's Labrador Retriever is every bit as good-natured and hardworking as its ancestors, and it is America's most popular breed. Today's Labs work as assistance dogs for the disabled, show competitors, and search and rescue dogs, among other things. 9 x 2.5 x 7 cm