The most popular dog breed is....
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
United States
March 22, 2017 6:41am CST
....for the 26th consecutive year the most popular dog breed is Ruby - I mean the Labrador Retriever! It has been my favorite breed longer than that. It started in the 70's when my parents got a black lab named Clyde.
Clyde was a big boy, over 125 pounds. When he stood on his hind legs he could look my father in the eye. Unfortunately, Clyde didn't live longer than 3 years. His hips were so bad even surgery would not have been a good option. He was in pain and my parents would not let him suffer, they loved him too much.
Our first lab, Abby, had it also. She lived on Deramaxx the last 8 years of her life. It enabled her to be pain-free, but she always had problems sitting or standing. Thank goodness Ruby has no hip issues!
Labs do have several medial issue - ear infections and hot spots are two other besides the hip issues. But with proper vet care those issues can be taken care of.
Photo is mine, so is Ruby!
Sorry about this little trip down memory lane, but the mention labs leads to memories of ourthers
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
22 Mar 17
We had a border collie lab mix when our children were growing up. We could not have had a better dog.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
22 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill now we have Fifi....an American Eskimo. When she expires....we probably won't be getting a replacement. She's getting to be an old dog.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
22 Mar 17
@Morleyhunt I don't think we would get another after this one. Ruby will be six next month so she could have another 6 or more years and by then my husband would be pushing 80..OMG...that's scary.
@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
23 Mar 17
I wonder if one had a good option for a half lab half something, if they'd have better health options
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Mar 17
Then it would not be an pedigree - and there are already breeders doing part lab part poodle I think it is.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
23 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill I never cared tons about that myself, but I see what you mean, wouldnt make the lists and such
@celticeagle (158876)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Mar 17
It's so sad when animals have these issues. Same with kids. I don't think it's fair. My grandma had a brown LR and when he passed we tried to get her another so she wouldn't miss him so much. She wouldn't have it. Brownie was such a love.
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@celticeagle (158876)
• Boise, Idaho
23 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill .....You should be very proud to have helped her not have one.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
22 Mar 17
Ruby was diagnosed with EIC - which is Exercise Induced Collapse...however, she has never had one episode - thank God. Now that she is almost six she probably never will have one.
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@rebelann (111127)
• El Paso, Texas
22 Mar 17
You're welcome @AbbyGreenhill
Wow, I not far behind ya, I'm 67.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
22 Mar 17
Thanks! I had my share of mutts in y 69 years. Usually their health issues are minimal.
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@LeaPea2417 (36428)
• Toccoa, Georgia
22 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill Oh my, I hope the dog got the help it needed to have a better personality!
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
22 Mar 17
We did run into one that wasn't so nice years ago - at a rental in SC. The owner of the house had 6 rescues, one was a lab that was gong to a shrink - seriously...she attacked Abby and Abby was like, what did I do?
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@subhajitsil6 (961)
• Kolkata, India
23 Mar 17
I do agree with you Labrador Retriever is even my favourite. It is friendly and also working dog very efficient with its work. I know a fisherman having Labrador Retriever and I was amazed with the help he get from his pet. Say like fetching the nets, ropes its awesome.. Even the view was awesome. They are also known for the dog of the handicapped and are said to provide them with lots of assistance. And perhaps they are also good as the search and rescue dogs.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Mar 17
You covered that very well, they are all around dogs for sure.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
22 Mar 17
I have always loved Labs too but we have a lab now that is not very smart, she hates other dogs and she's not good with little kids either. 
I grew up with labs and they were always the opposite of this dog. Makes it hard to keep the dogs separate all the time. 
I also have a Rott/Lab mix and she is the sweetest dog ever who is amazing with all children and likes other dogs too.
I grew up with labs and they were always the opposite of this dog. Makes it hard to keep the dogs separate all the time.
I also have a Rott/Lab mix and she is the sweetest dog ever who is amazing with all children and likes other dogs too.1 person likes this
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
22 Mar 17
Was the bad one a rescue or did someone give her to you? Maybe the dog had issues as a pup and wasn't trained properly. As much as I love dogs, if I had a dog that didn't like kids, and I had kids, the dog would have to find a new home for safety sake.
@silvermist (19702)
• India
22 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill I have had German Shepherd and Labrador years back,always preferred Labradors.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
22 Mar 17
Me too, labs are my favorite and I love that they are the 'stars' in so many commercials.
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@OldRoadsOnceTraveled (331)
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22 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill I haven't had a dog since I was a kid, but my brother raises Miniature Bull Terriers, and just had a litter of 8. The mother is "Mr." Toyota in commercials for a car dealership.
@LadyDuck (457889)
• Switzerland
22 Mar 17
It is interesting to see how the most popular dog breed is different from country to country. In the UK the Cocker Spaniel is as popular as the Labrador Retriever, while the German Shepherds are the most popular breed in France and Germany. The Labrador is also the most popular here in Switzerland.
@LadyDuck (457889)
• Switzerland
22 Mar 17
@AbbyGreenhill Labs are lovely dogs, I remember the one of my niece, she was stubborn, but so sweet.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
22 Mar 17
@LadyDuck They do have stubborn in them. Inside if I call her she comes running. Outside, I could call her until the cows come home and she won't listen.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
22 Mar 17
This result is from the AKC I believe - and that's the American Kennel Club so it would make sense it would be different on other countries. And the lab never won best in show - I would loved to see that happen one day!
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@Marilynda1225 (79662)
• United States
22 Mar 17
My middle daughter and family have two beautiful black labs. They are friendly and wonderful dogs.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
22 Mar 17
When we got our first one we wanted black since I was used to the black ones, they only had one yellow - so I converted!
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
23 Mar 17
I never had one, but Anne was around one a lot and thinks they are great.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Mar 17
They are the best, but I'm prejudiced LOL!
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
22 Mar 17
My girlfriend had two big huge labs, they were the best dogs ever. So gentle with my sons when they were small. We all loved those dogs.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
22 Mar 17
Labs are super gentle. I have no fear of sticking my nose right up to her nose or puting my hand in her bowl when she is eating. I could probably take food out of her month w/o an issue - not that I plan on doing that LOL
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Mar 17
Thanks, I agree with you 100 percent!
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
23 Mar 17
No complaints here... my first dog was a golden lab... and my third dog a black lab... then we moved onto mixed breeds from shelters... but I love the lab and the retriever....they are such faithful loving dogs ... and now I love patterdale terriers which is what we have at the moment...
@JudyEv (325594)
• Rockingham, Australia
22 Mar 17
We heard this on our news tonight. 26 years is a long time to stay on top.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
22 Mar 17
You got that right!!! That is a record for sure.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
22 Mar 17
I have a golden and he stands on his hind legs and looks me in the eye and licks my jaw
he wants a hug when he does the hind standing.
he wants a hug when he does the hind standing.@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
22 Mar 17
After having that dog of my parents, we don't allow dogs to stand up - Ruby isn't that big bug she could knock over a thin person by accident. When someone new enters the yard or house she sits and offers her paw.
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