in Awww 14 Amazing Facts About Labradors You Probably Never Knew by Judy Powell December 1, 2022, 4:50 am 16shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest Labradors are one of the most popular dog breeds in the world. Here are some amazing facts about this canine. 1 The Labrador Retriever is actually originally from Newfoundland, Canada. They were originally called the dogs of St. John. Credit Judy Powell 2 It's hard to believe that this breed is nearly extinct, but that's exactly what happened. In 1800s Newfoundland families had to pay tax if they owned a dog. Credit Judy Powell 3 Labradors absolutely love the water. They were bred to be water loving dogs and even have webbed feet to make it easier for them to swim. Credit Judy Powell Page 1 of 5Previous 12345Next16shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest See more Previous article 14 Interesting Facts About Boxer Dogs Next article 15 Realities That New Shar-Pei Owners Must Accept Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.