Phoenix is the quintessential puppy ~ a little lab, full of fun and energy.  You know, they say when you get a lab, you get a puppy for life.  It is true.  They don't start to slow down until they are about eight years old!  So if you are looking for a long-term playmate, this little fellow might just be the guy for you!!!

6/1 Volunteer Update:
Definitely a lab mix puppy through and through!  What a gorgeous coat he has on himself too!  It's soft and fluffy and oh so snuggly - and he loves being held and snuggled!  He loves to play with people and other dogs and cannot get enough play time in!!!  He is not overly rough in his play either, he is a very good player and does very well playing around little kids.  He looks like he'll be a great ball dog too!!

*** According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts were honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because of their gentle, loving disposition, the highly trainable Labrador also excels in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dog for the disabled. The breed is also an outstanding obedience and field trial competitor. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.