Why do Labrador Retrievers love water and swimming so much?
Water-Loving Labs
Why do Labrador Retrievers love water and swimming so much?
You've seen it happen. A Labrador spots a puddle, a lake, even a half-filled kiddie pool — and suddenly they're charging in like they've found buried treasure. Splash, dive, paddle, repeat. What is it about Labs and water?
The answer starts hundreds of years ago, on the cold, rocky coast of Newfoundland. Fishermen needed dogs who could work in icy ocean water all day — diving for fish that slipped from nets, hauling rope, even rescuing people who'd fallen overboard. They bred dogs tough enough to handle it.
