The Labrador Retriever isn't from Labrador but rather from Newfoundland. Plus, the dog we know today was really developed in England. This smaller water dog, descended from the St. John dog, was brought to England when it showed a remarkable talent for retrieving. The Earl of Malmesbury, in the early 19th century, imported the dogs and in a letter he wrote in 1887, he said, "We always call my Labrador dogs, and I have kept the breed as pure as I could from the first I had from Poole, at that time carrying on a brisk trade with
Newfoundland. The real breed may be known by its close coat which turns the water off like oil and above all, a tale like an otter." They are so respected in England that the breed champions are expected to have working certificates and in the U.S. as well, they are the backbone of field trial work. Because of their wonderful temperaments and dependability, they have become outstanding as guide dogs. They are the most popular breed in the U.S. by far and are the most popular pet.If you would like to knit the Labrador Retriever design, to get the pattern simply go to http://www.kanineknits.com/kanine_knits_knitting_patterns.htm.
You may also order an entire collection of Labrador designs in a book that also contains a variety of patterns in which to work them as well as the stories that inspired them by going to http://www.kanineknits.com/kanine_knits_the_crafty_labrador_retriever_knits.htm
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