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trained to sniff out drugs and explosives at ports and airports. In the countryside he is a steady, intelligent hunting companion, and is an excellent swimmer and retriever. However, for the majority of owners, the Lab is their beloved, handsome pet dog and companion, trotting along on a walk or hike, playing with the family, digging sandcastles on the seashore, and sharing the sandwiches. On a cold winter’s night he will happily cuddle up beside you on the sofa to watch TV, but be aware that he is likely to stretch out over the complete length of the sofa, leaving you with only the floor to sit on! In the summer, he is content to splash about in the wading pool with the toddlers, or just laze in the shade on the lawn. A Lab loves human company—the more, the better. For loyalty, intelligence, ease of care, and constant good humor, there is none to equal him. He is wonderful with children and especially gentle with those who are unwell. He understands the human condition and is

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