Sunrise is a very dear lab/shepherd mix.  She was found on the side of the road with her best friend, Suki.  Both of these sweethearts were a mess, covered in ticks and sores.  Sunrise had obviously had puppies, which, call us cynical, makes us suspect that they were the victims of a backyard breeder.  Fortunately, the person who found them is a groomer for Fifi's ~ he took them home and bathed them, removing the ticks and soothing the pain.  Now we have them and they are doing soooo much better.  All they need is a family to love!

*** 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.