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In the beginning, the Labrador had been bred only for hunting and that is why you can be sure to find that it is adept at sitting with a hunter and waiting till a kill has been made, which it will then retrieve for the hunter. In addition, this breed of dog is also a good swimmer and it also must do a fair amount of running, especially through bramble and bushes, and he has also been trained to not do any damage to the game which he has to retrieve after the hunter has made his kill.

Insensitive To Touch

Being bred in this manner, the Labrador is rather insensitive to touch and he is also not afraid to jump into cold water as well as remain seated in cold conditions just so that he can keep his master happy and also properly perform his duties as a hunting dog. In fact, you can also expect the Labrador to be a strong animal physically though at the same time he is good with children and is responsive to training, which can be attributed to his ready willingness to please its master.

Another notable characteristic of the Labrador is his rather pronounced insensitivity to sound, especially to the loud sounds of a gun being discharged and even a child s screaming does not cause him any discomfort and nor will yelling at him get a response. Also, the Labrador is not too aggressive which is a trait that is not desirable since he has to handle birds and other game without damaging them and thus needs to be rather less aggressive.

Quite surprisingly, the Labrador is also friendly to humans and is ready to hunt with almost everyone, and he is well behaved whilst among people since he considers everyone to be a friend rather than a foe. In addition, the Labrador loves to have something to hold between his teeth and thus is instinctual as well as oral and so, loves to chew on toys, sticks, balls and socks.

There no doubts the fact that the Labrador is a really extraordinary pet and is fun when in the company of children, and is sure to make a great family pet as well being fun loving and also energetic and is also a good looking animal as well. Thus, it is hardly surprising that the Labrador is the number one most preferred dog breed in America, though this very popularity can cause you to also come across a wide range of the breed in terms of their quality, and so you need to be careful before choosing your Labrador pet to ensure that you get one with the desired qualities in him.

Today, bull terriers are known for their playful temperament and protective tendencies. Yet, the history behind the creation and purpose of these dogs does not indicate that these dogs would even bee seen as a common household pet. A breed created purposefully for the cruel intentions of human beings, the bull terrier is known today for being energetic and a great companion. It is interesting to compare yesterday’s history of bull terriers to the realty of today.

A Twisted History

The bull terrier resulted from a cross between bulldogs and different types of terriers. The purpose of such a cross was to breed dogs for dog fighting. In 1835, traditional dog fighting was outlawed in England. Thus, to keep the sport under wraps, a smaller breed was needed so as to be more discreet. Thus, the bulldogs used in traditional dogfights were mixed with terriers to create a much lighter and agile dog.

Historically, the bull terrier is known for being even more aggressive and deadly than the bulldog alone. It became known as the “canine gladiator” that would fight to its death. It wasn’t until James Hinks bred the bull terrier with the White Terrier that the breed became standardized. Hinks did this to eliminate a few unattractive features in the dog and to achieve an all white dog. Today, this particular breed is known as the white bull terrier.

Ted Lyon was the first to introduce color into the breed in the early 20th century. He did so because genetic problems were occurring with the pure white ones, such as albinism. Now, any bull terrier that is not pure white is known as a colored bull terrier.

A Different Sort Of Dog

Over the years, many different dogs have been crossed with the bull terrier to achieve the look that we associated with the dogs today. It is thought that at some point throughout history, the Dalmatian, Spanish Pointer, Greyhound, Foxhound, Borzoi, and Collie were crossed to achieve the modern appearance.

Not only is the modern look of the bull terrier different than it once was, but the temperament of the dog is much more easy-going and playful. They are known for their athleticism and their clowning antics. Today, there is no trace of the fighting machine that these dogs once were.

A Positive Change

Bull terriers are just one example of something that can change drastically over a period of time. Given several centuries, it is easy to see how something can go from one exchange to the other.