With their wolf-like looks and their often striking eyes, it’s no wonder that the Siberian Husky is so often the star of so many posters and internet memes! However, it’s their friendly nature, fun personalities, and easy nature that make them so beloved by families around the world.

Huskies often conjure up thoughts of wolves and winter wonderlands, but while it’s true that they originated in snowy climates, the wolf connection definitely stops at looks. In fact, these are some of the friendliest, goofiest fluffballs you’re likely to meet, and if you’re expecting a great watchdog that is aloof and independent, you had better keep looking!

A friendly, easy-going dog and a fantastic family pet make the Golden Retriever an exceptionally popular breed. He is highly intelligent and is excellent for sniffing out drugs, tracking and retrieving game for hunters, and also as a therapy or assistant dog for the ill, elderly, or disabled. Extremely athletic, the Golden Retriever also does very well in agility sports, as well as obedience competitions.

Many people these days are vehement supporters of the "adopt, don't shop" movement, and we're 100% behind giving dogs that need homes a place to call their own. 

However, there are some people who, usually for the love of a particular dog breed but sometimes for other reasons, choose to buy a puppy from a dog breeder instead. If you're looking for one of those kinds of puppies, it's important that you understand the difference between an ethical dog breeder and a puppy farmer. Let's take a closer look. 

Labrador Retrievers were first bred on the island of Newfoundland, which lies off the northeastern Atlantic coast of Canada. Originally known as St. John’s dogs, after the capital city of the island, they were bred to be friendly, family dogs, as well as working dogs. At first, they were used to help fishermen haul nets, fetch ropes, and retrieve fish from the icy waters of the North Atlantic Sea.

These days, the Labrador Retriever is still just as hard-working and good-natured as his ancestors and is one of the most popular breeds around. Although not used for hard labor nowadays, they compete in shows, are used as retrievers for hunters, as search and rescue dogs, and, because of their sweet nature, as therapy dogs as well, among many other types of canine-related jobs.