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When you adopt a Labrador Retriever puppy you do not know what kind of a dog he will grow up to be. He could turn out to be just anything!

1. Energetic or placid.
2. Sweet tempered or just plain hard headed.
3. A good-natured goofy or just plain serious.
4. An outgoing “I love everybody” dog or a shy away introvert!

However, a conventional Labrador Retriever’s nature and attitude towards life is by and large like this.

• A cheerful, tail-wagging dog
• A dog that loves athletic activities and enjoys dynamic exercise.
• A dependable dog that has an even temper.
• A dog that can co-exist peacefully with other animals.
• A dog that is eager to please you!
• An easy to train dog.
• A large, bouncy dog with giant-sized enthusiasm towards life.

You must also be aware of some aspects about Labrador Retrievers that may not suit your lifestyle.

• This dog has vigorous exercise requirements.
• It is a very high-energy dog with behavior that verges on exuberance.
• They can be extremely boisterous if not given sufficient scope to work off their energy.
• They can suffer from ‘separation anxiety’ if left alone for too long. This can lead to destructive behavior and excessive barking.
• They can exhibit “mouthiness”, i.e., mouthing your hands or picking up and chewing objects.
• This dig sheds quite a lot of hair.
• Some Labs have quite a few health problems
• Some Labs may be neurotic.