Labrador retrievers still reign supreme after a quarter century as America's most prevalent purebred dog. But French bulldogs are riding their je ne sais quoi toward new heights, and some lesser-known ...

The American Labrador, which is also often called the Field Labrador, is bred mainly for hunting and fieldwork. These Labs are taller, leaner, and more athletic as compared to their English ...

This creates a tail that resembles an otter’s—hence the name—and it plays a major role in what Labradors were bred to do best: work in the water. Labrador Retrievers were originally developed as ...