Foster Update: Carl is amazing can open the french door, unlock the latched fence and open the regular door knob.  Loves to lounge in the pool , runs like lightening in the back yard with all the dogs. When Carl lets himself in the house  he goes directly in to his  crate then growls, he sits when his food is given to him in the crate and growls. He is  good in the house and likes car rides and walks. Carl needs an older child because of his size and energy and able to teach Carl better manners.    

Carl needs an opportunity to run and and enjoy all the fantastic things a family can offer.  And in exchange, the family will get the fun, love and joy that comes from owning a lab.   Carl has a lot of puppy left in him and with any young dog, would greatly benefit from some training and a home where he can be loved as much as he deserves!

*** 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.