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The Labrador Retriever: An Intelligent Working Dog
from: The Complete DogThe breed's name makes clear that Labrador Retrievers were first bred to assist hunters to retrieve downed game. However, as time went on, their roles didn't change but actually expanded to include a number of additonal tasks and services.
There is no service performed by a dog that surpasses that of a Guide Dog. Through the hard work and devotion of these highly skilled animals, a blind person can move into the mainstream of life, guided by the "eyes at the end of the lead." A human-dog bond such as this serves to reaffirm how valuable canines have become in our modern world. There is no more special relationship than the relationship shared by a Guide Dog and his master. This special dog lives to serve their disable owner who's able to live a fuller life with the help of their life-long companion and friend.
The Guide Dog program started in Switzerland in the 1920s with the leadership of Mrs. Dorothy Eustis. The original Guide Dogs were German Shepherd females, bred by Mrs. Eustis at her Fonunate Field Kennels. As the years passed, Labradors as well as Golden Retrievers were also recruited into the program. In Great Britain, about 70% of the Guide Dogs are Labrador Retrievers, and Australia trains only Labradors for this service.
In the U.S., The Seeing Eye was the driving force of the Guide Dog movement. Started in 1929 by Mrs. Eustis this organization's head office is now located in Morristown, New Jersey. It has maintained its own breeding kennel since 1941, producing 327 puppies in 1986, 117 of which were Labradors. Of a breeding stock of 40 adults, there are 15 female Labradors and four male Labrador dogs. Only the finest dogs are selected for this special breeding kennel and must have successfully completed the rigorous training program designed by The Seeing Eye and exhibited stellar qualities in temperament and conformation. Labradors are commended as easy breeders producing large litters.
The Labrador Retriever excels as a Guide Dog primarily mainly due to its size, working ability, well-rounded temperament and, importantly, for its ability to get along so well with people. The Labrador has a bit of a stubbornness streak the trainers at The Seeing Eye have found to be useful. Though it makes the Labrador a bit tougher to train, this quality sets the breed apart from most in that Labradors are able to take charge and refuse a command when confronted with an emergency situation. A good example of this is when a blind owner commands the dog to move forward when a hazard apparent only to the dog is oncoming or in the way.
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