labrador retriever

The author presents a tender story of his family's love for their golden retriever, Marley, and recalls how he grew from a mischievous puppy into a nearly impossible adult that no amount of obedience school training could correct.

Before beginning his training as a Seeing Eye dog, Shakespeare, a labrador retriever who understands human speech, is placed for his first year of life with a foster child who has never learned to love.

Murphy the dog and his owner Cheryl, take a trip Paris, and enjoy visiting the Louvre, dining on French food, and having their portrait painted.

Photographs and simple text describe the history, characteristics, and behaviors of Labrador retrievers, with advice on how to properly care for them.

Jimmy, a yellow Labrador puppy, is separated from his Lake Charles, Louisiana, family and survives the horrors of Hurricane Katrina on his own before being rescued and taken to New York City, where he tries to fit in with a new family and the many neighborhood dogs, and accept his new name.

The author shares the story of his family's love for their yellow Labrador retriever, Marley, and recalls how the dog grew from a mischievous puppy into a nearly impossible adult that no amount of obedience school training could correct.

"In [this book], young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of Labrador retrievers. Full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage beginning readers as they learn about this dog breed"--Amazon.

Provides a brief introduction to labradors, including the history, physical features, and proper care for this dog breed. Includes online content that contains weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features.

Introduces Labrador retrievers, discussing the breed's behavior, physical characteristics, care, and training.

"A photo-illustrated book for early readers about the Labrador retriever breed. Describes this hunting dog's unique features, social behaviors, and how they act as pets. Readers learn about black labs, chocolate labs, and the many colors of the yellow lab. Includes a photo diagram, fun facts, table of contents, glossary, and further resources"--Provided by the publisher.