The Labrador Retriever (also Labrador, or Lab for short) is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. The Labrador Retriever (also Labrador, or Lab for short) is one of several kinds of retriever, a type of gun dog. The Labrador is the most popular breed of dog in the world.They are also known to have a very soft feel to the mouth, as a result of being bred to retrieve game such as waterfowl. Hunters swear by this dog and most can't have just one.
