Well, anyone here who knows me; anyone who has been posting here for a while, knows MY answer to that one!! I have to say, however, there's seems to be a lot of posting lately on topics regarding the "best" breed, "disliked" breeds "why I don't like this breed" etc., and I find it a bit troublesome. I have and adore my, and all labs. They are fun, funny, smart, athletic, gentle and loyal. But I can honestly say I love all dogs; ALL breeds, ALL mixes! They may not all be the perfect complement to my lifestyle. But they have my love and affection, admiration and appreciation 100%. Most people choose a particular breed or mix because it does suit their lifestyle, activity level, time constraints, housing etc. Just because it may not be the right dog for me at this time, does not mean I cannot appreciate another's choice. As for labs in particular. Hyper???? Well, they do say that labs are puppy's till 3 or 4. Well, how many of us have said how we miss those puppy days??? Us lablovers have an extra 2 or 3 years to enjoy this stage! And lest we forget. Dogs were originally breed for specific purposes.....working, herding, sporting, etc. Being active, athletic, driven, etc. were the desired and bred for traits! And I agree with K9Luvr and LuvMyRott..If your lab is hyper, the dog is not getting enough exercise. My vet, who is a lab mom, says that until age 4, labs require a MINIMUM of 1 hours' FLAT OUT running, swimming and retreiving per day to be contented. They want and NEED to work and exercise or they become bored. If you can't provide it, and your lab is too hyperactive, then maybe another breed would be a better choice. I love to swim, run, hike, etc. and I NEED a dog that can keep up! Labs, for me, are the perfect companion! But I do not love them exclusively....I rarely post on the Lab Retriever sites....I love it here, where I can satisfy my addiction for the love of ALL DOGS' ALL BREEDS! Being able to share and have a peek at all of my special dog friends here allows me to feel a part of the entire community of dog breeds and I am so grateful to have come to know and love them ALL! Each one is special. I'm not sure why. But there seems to be a bit of "lab bashing" going on lately! When anything, including a breed of dog, becomes so popular, there does seem to be a tendency for a backlash. I hope that we can all agree that we share a deep and abiding love for all of our 4 legged friends, regardless of their heritage! And Daisy, Star says, Thanks Pal!!!!

[ July 15, 2001: Message edited by: tatsxxx11 ]