Few dog breeds have more fans than Labrador retrievers and golden retrievers. These two hunting retrievers are historically the most popular household pets in the country, holding the No. 1 and 3 ...

Labs descend from the St. John’s water dog, a breed developed in Newfoundland as a fisherman’s working dog. Hardy dogs able to stand cold water, they hauled nets and lines in the water. Visiting ...

One of the main differences is drooling and smell. Labradors drool a bit more and have a stronger “doggy” smell. Golden Retrievers drool less and have a cleaner smell when well-groomed. Labradors have ...

Labradors and golden retrievers are enough alike to get mistaken for each other fairly often, but they're not impossible to tell apart once you know what to look for. Here's a guide to the ...