What can I say about Matt the Lab? He's a Lab and that should tell you a lot -- loving, friend, and great family dog. 

 

Matt was found as a stray with a lot of hair missing on his back and suffering from malnutrition.  He's very loving towards people but not overly friendly with other dogs, which isn't uncommon for dogs who were strays for awhile.  He's proved himself to be very gentle and laid back with children of all ages and would make an excellent dog for the right family.

 

08.01.10 Volunteer Update:  Matt is at least half the size of a typical Lab.  Matt was so cute today when he was playing with the litte heart squeaky toy when we taking his photo!  I'm sure he would love to have toys (and a family) of his own and a house to call his home.

 

*** 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.