labrador retriever

Marine Rob Kugler recalls how he had to get his dog Bella amputated due to cancer and how, uncertain whether the cancer would go into remission, they went on a road trip.

Provides information on the history and characteristics of Labrador retrievers, offers tips on choosing a Lab puppy for a pet, describes retriever care, and discusses Labrador retrievers as loyal friends, helpers, and heroes.

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.