tatsxx11, that is very sweet of you but expert, I don't think so!
Labrador Retrievers were originally developed as an aid and companion to fishermen in Newfoundland. They were used to help pull in nets and boats and even to retrieve heavy or awkward fish. Hence their love of water, thick coats and retrieving urge.
The English took these dogs to their hearts and developed it into a gun dog. The preferred type was heavy boned and with a broad intelligent head.
Apart from that I really can't add anything else to dogncatluvr's answer. "English" is a description of type rather than a description of origin.