Take your pick. There are many good reasons that the Labrador Retriever ranks at the top of America's purebred dog popularity ratings. In The New Labrador Retriever, you can consider all the reasons people love Labs - their wonderful temperament, "no frills" good looks, eagerness to please, and modest grooming requirements. Add to this a well-researched presentation on the Labrador's origins and development, the breed's numerous achievements as a personal shooting dog, field and obedience trail dog, and top show winner, and you begin to savor the kind of all-encompassing book this is.