All Labs Feature Archives Labs of the Month


	Meet Dr. Cooper, a black Lab who has earned his Ph.D. in seal research on the frozen sea ice of Alaska. Read all about how this four-legged professor teams up with Dr. Brendan Kelly of the University of Alaska Southeast to track and find ringed seals.
	November 2007 - Say hello to Ranger, an eight-year-old Lab whose hard work in the field of Search and Rescue has earned recognition from the American Kennel Club. Click here to read how Ranger and his owner, Captain Kerry Foster of the City of Shreveport Fire Department Canine Search and Rescue Task Force, go about their rigorous and often hazardous work.
	October 2007 - Everyone has heard or spoken the familiar bedtime quote, “Sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite,” but this month’s Labs and their master, Stew Philpott, make it their job. Read more about these unique Labs that are taking a bite out of bed bugs.
	September 2007 - Whoever said you can’t teach an old dog new tricks has never met Shyanne, a five-year old black Lab who teaches a few tricks of her own. Click here to read about how she teams up with her owner, Rhonda Durham, to teach young children the joys of reading and build the foundation for a lifetime of literacy.
	August 2007 - Meet FC-AFC Good Idea’s Whoa Nellie, winner of the National Amateur Retriever Championship held in Utah this past June. Read more about Nellie’s amazing recovery from a torn ACL that left her with only four weeks to train, but found her successfully retrieving the Championship in her first field trial appearance this year.
	July 2007 - Meet Tucker, a Lab who boldly retrieves what no Lab has ever retrieved before: a killer whale. Read how this amazing black Lab, partnered with The Center for Conservation Biology of the University of Washington, is working to conserve and protect the orcas found in Puget Sound.
	June 2007 - Meet Bachelor, the yellow Lab-In-Residence who claims a ‘Bachelor Pad’ at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel located in Bachelor Gulch, Colorado. Read more about this lucky Lab, and how he spends his days at the resort—compliments of their Loan-A-Lab program.
	May 2007 - Please take the time to read this heart-wrenching tribute to a beautiful Chocolate Lab named Lakota and the Kirschling family-all of whom were tragic victims of the contaminated, toxin-adulterated pet food produced by Menu Foods. All Labs pays tribute to Lakota and to all the companion animals lost to this unfair and unnecessary fate highlighted in the recent pet food recall.
	April 2007 - Matty Bryant and his fellow climbers fell into White River Canyon while attempting to descend Mount Hood in a storm of surprising ferocity. Luckily they had Velvet with them, a seven-year-old black Lab who has been Matty's faithful companion for the past three years. Read how this brave Lab kept the trio of climbers warm until help finally reached them—more than 24 hours later.
	March 2007 - Marley & Me by John Grogan, is currently number five on the New York Times nonfiction bestseller list. Read more about how a crazy, 97-pound yellow Lab inspired the book that shines an honest and humorous light on life and love with “the world’s worst dog.”
	February 2007 - Meet Toblerone, an amazing chocolate Lab, named after a Swiss chocolate, which has a penchant for running. Click here to read about how Tobi and her owner, Gail, team up to hit the doggie slopes in Alaska’s exciting world of skijoring.
	January 2007 - Samantha’s eyes and ears tell her story. This image of Samantha, litter-mate and constant companion of 14-month-old black Lab Hunter, was taken shortly after the tragedy that took Hunter’s life and devastated the Reid family. As a tribute to Hunter and a call for safety for pets across America, read more about this recent tragedy and let your voice be heard in support of legislation coming up for vote this month.
	December 2006 - Meet Dr. Cooper, a black Lab who has earned his Ph.D. in seal research on the frozen sea ice of Alaska. Read all about how this four-legged professor teams up with Dr. Brendan Kelly of the University of Alaska Southeast to track and find ringed seals.
	November 2006 - This nine-year-old dapper dog named Runner has soaked up more than his share of the spotlight. Read how this amazing yellow Lab has been featured in commercials and newspaper ads and has earned the title of “Richmond’s Newest Idol.”
	October 2006 - Meet Carbon Copy of Horn Creek winner of the 2006 National Amateur Retriever Trial in Klamath Falls, Oregon, sponsored by Nestle Purina. Read how this Lab and his handler, Frank Kashevarof, teamed up to come out on top in this competitive and demanding field trial to finish first and become National Amateur Champions.
	September 2006 - The last dog days of summer are here, so what better time to discover more ways for you and your Lab to cool off. Wyatt Boughter and his black Lab, Stanza, found a shared love of the water and spend their spare time paddling. Read how Stanza and Wyatt take to the water to do a different kind of doggie paddle.
	August 2006 - While competing in a Big Air event, a simple comment by an announcer led Angie Jones to believe that her chocolate Lab, Nestle, might be perfect for a new competition—Extreme Vertical. Read how Nestle leaped to record setting heights and earned a place in the World Championships.
Photo courtesy Kelley Cox/ Glenwood Springs Post Independent.	July 2006 - What appeared to be just another ordinary day for one yellow Lab and his owner turned into quite the opposite. Read how Zion managed to rescue 8 year old Ryan Rambo from Roaring Fork River in Colorado.
Photo by Tara Darling.	June 2006 - Two years ago we featured a spectacular yellow Lab that went by the nickname “Buzz”. At that time, CH Aquarius Centercourt Delight or Buzz for short was the #1 Lab in the US for 2003 and with 7 Best in Shows to his name was set to take on the challenge of breaking the record for the most Best in Show wins for a Labrador Retriever which stood at 12. Join us at ringside now as we bring you up to date on the rest of the story!
	May 2006 - For many of us, our dogs are our best friends. Their loyalty and unconditional love allow us a respite from the events of our day to day lives. But what happens when your best friend, who also happens to be your working partner—an integral part of your day to day dies tragically? Click here to read our tribute to one special K-9 officer and ambassador to school children-a black Lab named Jon-Jon.
	March 2006 - Congratulations go out to 'Simba’ and Renate Van Allen for winning the AKC National Obedience Invitational this past January in Tampa, FL.With nearly 150 of the nation’s top Obedience Trial Champion (OTCH) pointed dogs in the country competing for the coveted title, this was no small feat. Read how this seven year old yellow Lab and his owner work on keeping his head in the game.
	February 2006 - During this month of Cupid’s arrows and love everlasting, we have an incredible story of friendship between a yellow Lab named Buddy and his owner Denny Linkes of Pennsylvania. Buddy proved to have the heart of a champion as the only three-legged dog to qualify for a National Championship at the Smoking Gun Preserve in Illinois. Click here to read Buddy’s story and how his friendship and determination live on in his descendants and in Linkes’ heart.
	January 2006 - Five-year-old yellow Lab Finn and handler Kathleen Connor could hardly imagine the devastation they would find when deployed to New Orleans for recovery work in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Read more about how our Lab of the Month Finn, helped contribute to the slow recovery of the Big Easy.
	December 2005 - For 9-year-old yellow female Lab, Caddis and owner Dan Howitt of Portland, Ore., the need for speed is not only an athletic hobby but a way of life. Read more about how Caddis and Howitt have captured numerous speed climbing records and how they continue to train daily on the trails surrounding their home.
	November 2005 - Labradors have always been a big part of Rhode Island resident Steven Goslee’s life, however in November of last year his two Labs became much more than this man’s best friends. Read more about how his yellow Labs, Jack and Lily saved his life after he suffered a debilitating stroke while hunting which left him paralyzed and stranded on a 15-degree Rhode Island night.
	October 2005 - Every week millions of Americans tune in to catch the next installment of the spine-tingling ABC-TV series ‘LOST.’ For 5-year-old yellow Lab Madison, however, nearly every day provides a brush with celebrity. Click here to read how Madison has pawed her way into the spotlight of this hit series playing ‘Vincent.’
	September 2005 - Sometimes it takes the innate instincts of a Lab to understand an owner's needs. See how Toby, a four-year-old black American Pointing Lab instinctively acts as his owner's eyes and four-legged best friend every day.
	August 2005 - This year’s National Amateur Retriever Championship, held June 19-25 in Virginia, Minnesota was won by NAFC-FC-FTCH Day’s End Northern Express, a seven-year-old black Labrador Retriever. Read more about how “Pepper’s” determination and courageous heart singled her out as this year’s champion.
	July 2005 - For Brian and Ann Palormo, and everyone who knows them, their yellow Lab, Mangus isn’t just another canine companion. He’s a lifesaver, a confidante and a friend of a lifetime. Read more about how Mangus quickly and indelibly affects the lives of everyone he meets, even now in the twilight of his years.
	June 2005 - As Labs age, it can be hard enough just managing to get around. Read more about how 15-year-old black Lab Maxxi has triumphed over old age and degenerative bone disease with a feisty spirit and a custom-fitted wheelchair.
	May 2005 - Working hard to help preserve the habitats and livelihoods of other furry friends is all in a days work for 9-year-old black Lab, Fin. Read more about how Fin and handler Aimee Hurt of Working Dogs for Conservation work the world over to promote, publicize and further non-invasive animal conservation efforts.
	April 2005 - Six-year-old black Lab, Savannah outstripped the competition to snatch first place in October’s ESPN Super Retriever Series competition in El Campo, Texas. Read more about how she secured her title and how she and owner, Clint Johnson plan to defend it at the ESPN Super Retriever Series Championship in Hot Springs, Arkansas in June.
	March 2005 - Miss your Lab while you’re away on the road? Read more about how 3-year-old black Lab, Catie offers guests companionship and compassion as the Canine Ambassador for the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston.
	February 2005 - For patrolmen, poachers are a recurrent problem posing threats to wildlife and law-abiding hunters alike. Read how Bubba, a 3-year-old Chocolate Lab and handler and wildlife officer, Jeff Gier, protect and serve the people and natural wildlife of Florida by ensuring that hunting is fair game.
	January 2005 - You’ve heard of Batman, but have you heard of Batdogs? Read more about these two unique Chocolate Labs, Sage and Luna that retrieve bats killed by turbines on wind power farms in the name of research.
	December 2004 - While Rudolph’s unique nose may guide the way to holiday cheer, when it comes to mold, three-year-old yellow Labrador Quincy’s nose knows the way. Click here to read more about how Quincy works with owner Frank Haverkate to sniff out toxic molds throughout homes and businesses in southern Ontario.
	November 2004 - Our November Lab of the Month, Simba is one of the top dogs of obedience competition. Read how Simba and owner Renate work on keeping his head in the game.
	October 2004 - At only four years old, our October Lab of the Month already has an extensive resume that any dog would be envious of. Read more about how Drake of Wildrose Kennels, the official mascot for Ducks Unlimited and a member of the winning US Gundog Team in the Irish International Gundog Challenge, uses his press time to further the mission of water fowl conservation and superior hunting dog training.