Are Labs good with children?
Labradors do have the reputation of being a fantastic family dog. That does not mean they are always wonderful with children and each dog will have its own personality with children. If a dog is reportedly good with children, this also does not mean that children can do anything they want to a Lab such as pinching, riding, pulling, bothering the dog while eating, laying on them when they are sleeping, etc. We have found that the more “working dog” type Labs are not as tolerant of children as Labs bred more for good temperament. When you are looking for a Labrador breeder, you should not worry about the dog being a champion in any particular sport and instead concentrate on finding a breeder that brags about their dogs’ gentle, kid tolerant personality. We find that people with small children often times struggle when they have a Lab that needs 1 hour or more exercise and training a day. It is hard to give the necessary time to the dog when you need to give that necessary time to the ch
