Labrador Retrievers originated in Newfoundland where they were used to assist fishermen land the fishing nets. Nowadays, they are employed as guide dogs for the blind, for sniffing out drugs and explosives, and as field sports dogs. FACTS ABOUT THE LABRADOR RETRIEVER Size Male:    22-24 in (56-61 cm) Female: 21-23 in (53-58 cm) Weight Male:     [...] Read more »