| The Labrador Retriever is a loyal, intelligent breed | | | | glass and ruptured gas lines make the work of a |
| with a reputation for bravery and initiative. | | | | disaster dog extremely dangerous. These dogs |
| Whether they are putting their friendly and social | | | | put themselves in incredible danger in order to |
| nature to work as therapy dogs, using their | | | | save the lives of others. |
| intelligence to help the visually impaired navigate | | | | The calm and gentle nature of the Labrador |
| busy streets as a guide dog or putting their nose | | | | Retriever makes it especially well suited to this |
| to work for the police as a cadaver dog, the | | | | kind of work. As a retriever, they naturally enjoy |
| Labrador can be found helping people all over the | | | | holding objects in their mouths. It is said that a |
| world. Arguably one of the bravest and most | | | | Labrador can hold an egg in its mouth without |
| noble jobs this breed has been known to perform | | | | breaking it. While a soft and tender bite may |
| is the work of a search and rescue dog. | | | | make the Labrador unsuitable for work as a police |
| The work of a search and rescue dog, also | | | | protection dog, it is ideal for helping pull a person |
| known as a disaster dog, is a long, exhausting and | | | | to safety from an icy river as a search and |
| often very dangerous process. It requires intense | | | | rescue dog. Alongside the Labrador Retriever, |
| concentration and a keen sense of smell. | | | | Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds and Belgian |
| Earthquakes, avalanches, land-slides, terrorist | | | | Malinois are breeds that also make excellent |
| attacks and any other number of disasters can | | | | search and rescue dogs. Large-scale rescue |
| leave people trapped and injured. It is the search | | | | efforts often include a mix of these breeds. |
| and rescue dog's responsibility to navigate the | | | | However, as a cultural icon, the Labrador |
| dangers of a disaster site, locate survivors, and | | | | Retriever remains a symbol of humanitarian effort |
| aid disaster-relief workers in bringing people to | | | | on behalf of all canines. |
| safety. Thick smoke, dust, burning debris, broken | | | | |