Labrador Retriever Pictures. The Labrador Retriever (also Labrador, Labby or Lab for short), is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. The Labrador is considered the most popular breed of dog (by registered ownership) in the world, and is by a large margin the most popular breed by registration in the United States (since 1991) the United Kingdom, Poland, and several other countries.[not in citation given] It is also the most popular breed of assistance dog in the United States, Australia, and many other countries, as well as being widely used by police and other official bodies for their detection and working abilities.They are exceptionally affable, gentle, intelligent, energetic and good natured and Labradors are generally considered good companions for people of all ages (including a high level of patience and tolerance for children,
