Labrador Retriever: After 5 years, still the best dog breed for families

Our Labrador Retriever has been part of our family for 5 years and I still get emotional thinking about how much he has enriched our lives. never met a stranger — and with two young kids, that means everything.

amazing with kids. We've tried other breeds before but nothing compares to the Labrador Retriever's temperament. He is friendly, outgoing, energetic and adapts beautifully to our busy household.

The main things to budget for: chews furniture as a puppy. We also learned about exercise-induced collapse, so we get regular vet checkups. Overall cost is higher than I expected initially, but every penny is worth it. Highly recommend this breed to anyone and everyone.