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 ...

The American Kennel Club has unleashed its annual list of the most popular dog breeds – and, for the 31st year in a row, the Labrador retriever has placed “first in show.” Each year, the AKC, a ...

Not perfect, not long-lived, and certainly not small, the Newfoundland is a breed that improves the year — and life — of ...

The Newfoundland dog directed a Good Samaritan's attention to his canine friend in need, triggering the golden retriever's water rescue Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working ...