Many Labrador Retriever books are written for either the hunter, the pet owner, or the show exhibitor. In All About the Labrador Retriever, Berndt and Myers present a balanced perspective on the popular sporting and family breed. Myers has shown and field-trialed Labradors and other breeds. He is an avid hunter in the midwest and south. Berndt is a well-known AKC all-breed judge and author of several breed books. Together, they explain:

• Why the Labrador Retriever is the true all-purpose dog

• The Labrador's personality • The breed standard explained

• How to select the right Labrador Retriever for your needs

• How to care for, condition and train your dog

• Showing, field work, breeding, and other things Labs do

• Breed history and "Hall of Fame" gallery

The Labrador retriever has epitomized the term "versatile gun dog" for decades -- long before it became North America's most popular pet breed. Whether launching themslelves from a duck blind into the skim ice of a winter marsh or rooting a gaudy, cackling ring-necked pheasant out of a tangle of honeysuckle, working Labs consistently display courage, persistence, and style. The twenty-one stories in this anthology, put together by Gun Dog magazine field editor Joe Arnette, celebrate these qualities in stories that inspire joy, sadness, admiration, and remembrance. Contributors include the best-known writers in the gun-dog business, including E. Donnall Thomas, Robert F. Jones, the late Gene Hill, Ted Lundrigan, Michael McIntosh, the late Richard Wolters, and Arnette himself.

Labrador Retrievers are very special dogs with equally special traits and characteristics that set them uniquely apart from other dogs. This colorful book aims to answer all of the questions Lab owners wonder about their breed, including: Why do Labs come in three colors? Why do Labs eat grass? Why do Labs look like they are smiling? Why do they love to play and why do they make such good service dogs? These are just few of the over forty interesting Lab behaviors that are lightheartedly and thoroughly explained in this fun and insightful volume.

I like this book. It gives a slightly different perspective on caring, raising and training your Lab. Coode knows about the Labrador Retriever and share her toughts in an easy and understandable language. I like the point of view which is a bit different compared to the American point of view on topics like training and kennel maintenance. I do not believe it's a five stars book because of the pictures, they are all black and white, but they are all good though. Nice overview of influential kennels. I really like all the information this book offers. Recomended for Lab lovers, not for general public eventhough the info applies to many types of dogs.

THE HISTORY OF RETRIEVERS By Charles C. Eley A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT. Originally published in 1921, this is one of the earliest detailed works on Retrievers and Retriever Trials. It is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it, using the original text, as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. Two hundred and sixteen pages contain seven detailed chapters:- The Flat-Coated Retriever. Early History. - The Flat-Coated Retriever. History. - The History of the Labrador. - The Labrador at Field Trials. - Curly-Coated and Golden Retrievers. - The Future of Retriever Trials by Captain Harry Eley. - A Record of Retriever Trials by Walter Baxendale. This is a fascinating read for any Retriever enthusiast or historian of the breeds, but also contains much information that is still useful and practical today. "Men who shoot without dogs tire of sport early in life, whilst all who are fond of animals and of training them retain a long lasting pleasure in it." F.R. Bevan. 1891. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

THE RETRIEVER: ITS POINTS; MANAGEMENT; TRAINING and DISEASES. By Frank Townend Barton. M.R.C.V.S. A VINTAGE DOG BOOKS CLASSIC REPRINT Originally published in London 1907, this scarce early work on the Retriever is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have now republished it using the original text and artwork as part of their CLASSIC BREED BOOKS series. One hundred and thirty four pages contain seventeen detailed chapters:- General Management. - External Parts and Conformation. - The Flat-Coated Retriever. - The Labrador. - The Curly-Coated Retriever. - Management of the Stud Dog. - Care of Brood Bitch and Rearing Puppies. - Breaking Retrievers. - Liability of Breakers and Trainers. - Diseases and Injuries affecting Retrievers. (9 chapters) etc.The author was a highly respected breeder of the day and wrote several other important dog books. This is a fascinating read for any Retriever enthusiast or historian, andalso contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Many of the earliest dog breed books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.