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by: Trey Markel
If a dog is man's best friend, then a Labrador retriever has to be family. There
are no other animals on earth that can offer the companionship and loyalty that
this particular breed does. If you're a loyal Labrador owner, you'll want to
remember each and every one of them that you spend time with during the course
of your lifetime. Many folks keep a scrapbook or photo album of Labrador
pictures so they can look back fondly at all of those special four-legged
friends that helped them get through life. If you're just starting yours, we'd
like to offer a few suggestions.
Labradors were bred for Life in a New World
The Labrador breed is a product of the new world, not the old. In the 15th
Century, settlers in Newfoundland who were mainly English and Irish fishermen
used Labradors, then known as "St John's Water Dogs", for retrieval and pulling
in nets. It wasn't until the early 19th Century (1820) that the dogs were
exported to England where the breed was established under its current name.
Knowing this, any collector of commemorative photos or memorabilia should
include some sketches or Labrador dog pictures from the early years when the
breed was still gaining a foothold. Today, Labrador retrievers are the most
popular breed of dog in the world, mainly because they are so versatile and work
well in partnership with human beings.
Though most of the world immediately thinks of the long-haired Newfoundland
breed when the subject of dogs in that part of Canada comes up, the Labrador is
actually more common and useful to the sportsmen and fishermen of the region.
Long haired animals get iced up when they go into the water in cold weather,
while the short-haired retrievers go in and out of lakes and rivers without any
visible adverse effects. They are also considered more intelligent, no surprise
to anyone who has owned one before. Labradors learn anything you teach them
quickly, and they pick up a few things on their own without any training, a good
reason why they've adapted so well to numerous and diverse new environments and
situations around the world. Another idea for Labrador dog pictures would be
some shots of them in action in different countries.
Brighten Your Album with Shades of Gold, Fox Red, and Chocolate
Golden Retrievers, also known as Yellow Labradors, are some of the most sought
after dogs on earth. Pure golden retriever breeds are sold for hundreds of
dollars in the United States and are at a premium in the UK as well. If you own
golden retrievers, see if you can acquire some of the Labrador dog pictures from
before the mid 20th Century that depict the breed in its darker shade, a
butterscotch hue. The "gold" didn't come out until the 1950's, so there aren't
as many of them around as there are red fox or chocolate Labradors. The latter
are the most common of all the subtypes. A comprehensive album of Labrador dog
pictures should include all three
The Difference between Conformation and Field Labradors
In addition to the subtypes classified by color, there are also two distinctly
different sub-breeds of retriever, the conformation retriever and the field
retriever. The conformation, or show dog, is bred mainly in England but can be
found in the United States, but the field retriever, also known as the American
working retriever, can be found anywhere in the world. If you live in the United
States, the latter breed is most likely what you have, but don't be surprised if
even the dog people around you can't tell the difference. The main
characteristics that set the show dog apart from the working dog are their
height, weight, and length of nose. The show dog is bred to be shorter,
stockier, and have a longer snout. It's a subtle difference that breeders and
judges at dog shows look at, but one that regular dog owners wouldn't normally
notice. To see it clearly, place Labrador dog pictures of each sub-breed side by
side and compare.
If a Dog Could Smile...
Labradors are considered to be one of the friendliest and most playful breeds on
earth. They are highly intelligent and in many cases seem like they know exactly
what's going on with the humans they spend the majority of their time with. If
you are a Labrador owner, you know this to be a fact. How many times have you
said something to your dog and seen that slight head cock or maybe even a nod of
acknowledgment? It seems sometimes that a Labrador could just answer you back
and there are definitely times when you can almost see a smile on the dog's
face. These are all special moments that should be captured in Labrador dog
pictures for your new photo album.
Now that you have the history photos, sketches, and a few action shots of the
breed in general, try to capture some of those happy moments when your dog is
smiling or playful. Those are the times you'll want to look back on when your
four-legged friend passes on. It's sad but true. Unless you're in your later
years of life, you will most likely outlive your animal. Make sure you have some
positive memories that you can look back on and show to your children and
grandchildren so they can appreciate this marvelous breed of dog. Leave some
pages open in the photo album and they can add some Labrador dog pictures of
their own.
Creating a Theme for Your Viewers
Photo albums can be so much more than just old pictures. They are a cumulative
collection of life events, an amassment of memories to reflect back on in later
years, and a history to pass on to family, friends, and loved ones. They can
also be a message to those who don't understand. In the case of an album of
Labrador dog photos, the theme could be one of appreciation for the animal and
the message could be one of love and respect for dogs that perhaps one of your
viewers might not have. Capture the essence of the animal and make sure your
feelings shine through clearly when you put your photo album together. You're
doing it for you, but there will many others who will look at it someday, so
make sure you leave a message for them
Copyright (c) 2010 Trey Markel
About The Author
Robert Redding is the CEO and owner of Animal Blue Print Company. Robert is the
former VP of Design for Quicksilver and was with Quicksilver for 12 years.
Robert now owns his own design firm along with operating Animal Blue Print
Company.
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