Alexander came to us after his owner had to go away for over a month on business.  He was a "give away" puppy from a friend with a labrador litter.  He is now comfortably resting in a foster home with plenty of cats to chase! He is so sweet and loving! I think he must be 100% lab just by looking at him. He is going to be a pretty big guy since he is almost 30lbs at only 2.5 months old!

Foster update 4/8/11-Alex is a wonderful high energy puppy.  He has not gone potty inside the house since I have had him. He needs a large yard and someone to really tire him out!  He is very sweet and gets along great with other dogs. He loves to play with my 8yr old lab.  He sleeps in his crate every night and does not whine. He will make someone a wonderful pet!! 

*** 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.