Labrador - The Story Of The Worlds Favourite Dog

Product Description

A social history of Labradors, & how they have become the world’s most beloved dogs, by writer, presenter & long-time dog lover Ben Fogle, whose beloved black Labrador, Inca, famously accompanied him on numerous journeys & adventures.

Labradors are the most popular breed of dog in the world. Not only a great family companion, they also excel at hunting, tracking, retrieving, guiding & rescuing. But where did the breed originally come from? How did it develop? When did black, yellow & chocolate Labradors first appear? Did they really all come from Labrador in Canada & are they really all related to just one dog?

In this first history of the Labrador, Ben Fogle goes in search of what makes Labradors so special. Their extraordinary companionship, intelligence, work ethic & loyalty is captured by Ben as he weaves the story of the breed into his own story of his beloved Inca.

Ben visits Canada, discovers hair-raising stories of early Labrador exploits & uncovers stories of RNIB Labradors & Labradors at war, Labradors as working dogs & every other manifestation of the Labrador’s character.

Exploring their origin, early characteristics, their use as gun dogs, as therapy dogs, as police dogs, as search & rescue dogs & last – & absolutely not least – as family pets, Ben tells the story of a dog breed which has captured our imagination & love for hundreds of years.

A fun & entertaining read that will make the perfect gift for dog lovers.

This hardback book has 264 pages & measures: 24 x 16 x 2.5cm.