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So, are you the type of person who just loves a big dog, you know, one who can run and play with you, keeping up the whole time and then crash with you on the couch? Yes? Well, you are going to love Dryfus! This Lab (with a touch of Mastiff perhaps?) just loves the water, boats, car rides, dog parks.... He is crate trained, knows "sit", "stay" and "come." He isn't a barker, a jumper, or a licker (a great trait in large dogs who live with small children!). He can be mellow or rough house, taking his cue for from you. But he does have his Achilles heel ~ you see, he is scared of small dogs! Gotta love it!
Dryfus was adopted from us 5 years ago and has lived happily with his Dad, but things have changed for this fellow. Blending families has brought another older dog into the mix, and she doesn't like Dryfus. Well, that's putting it mildly ~ she is down right aggressive toward him. Since she is older and less likely to find a home, the difficult decision was made to give Dryfus the opportunity to find a loving family. I don't doubt for a moment that we can do just that ~ who wouldn't love this big ole teddy bear for Christmas!

*** How familiar are you with the Labrador Retriever? 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.