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Jake's life was saved when a volunteer who worked at Halifax Animal Shelter knew that Jake was ready to be euthinized and the volunteer was not going to let that happen.  She adopted him and surrendered him to Pet Rescue by Judy in hopes of Judy finding a new home for Jake.  Jake likes other dogs is happy and playful and a little shy.  Out of excitement he will jump on you.  He does have some skin problems which is being evaluated by our vet, nothing serious.  Jake is a somewhat fearful of  men for what reason only he knows..  He does love to go on walks and walks well on a leash.  Jake is ready to go to his new home and hopefully a new start to his young life.

*** 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.