Pittsburgh is a lab puppy who was found running loose in the neighborhood behind the Sanford shelter. He's a lab puppy, do I need to say any more? He has LOTS of energy and is good with people/kids/dogs -- he loves everything and everybody. Larger dogs are his preference since he is so playful. Pittsburgh knows basic commands and listens well.

 

Foster Update 11-20-2010

Pittsburg has been with us now for several months. He is a great boy! He has grown into a long and lean playing & loving machine. He loves to run in the yard, play in the kiddie pool and play with my other dogs including my other foster, Rosco. Pittsburgh loves to get baths and he is easy to groom.

He will curl up with me on the couch to watch a movie and sleep in my lap while I read. We love him very much but would love to have him find a 4-ever home to share his love with.

See new pictures of Pittsburge posted Jan 27 2011

by foster mom.

 

*** 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.