It's no wonder Labrador Retrievers have, for the past several years, been in the top spots for most popular breeds of dogs. Labs are intelligent and have gentle, playful, family-friendly personalities. Labrador Retrievers instinctively want to please their masters. Hence making them excellent guide dogs, search and rescue dogs, trusted hunting partner, or simply beloved companion and best friend for life. Their webbed paws help them to be great swimmers. Their acute retrieval abilities allow them to be easily trainable as a valuable hunting companion or a great buddy to play catch and fetch with.