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2007-11-11 05:45:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I had aLab who lived to be 15 years old. She was a sweetheart with the family and a terror for anyone who approached the house. When she and my children were outside, she would position herself between the children and anyone who tried to approach them. I can't speak for all Labs, but mine was wonderful.
2007-11-11 05:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by Johanna R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are friendly. Remember you do need to socialize them, train them, and exercise them or they can develop bad habits, get out of control and obnoxious.
They are not generally good guard dogs. They will alert though. They will bark when a strangers appears, but then they will kiss them and become best friends forever. However, a dark-colored dog will sometimes deter people from robbing your house because they perceive a dark-colored dog as scarier. So you could get a black or chocolate lab. They won't be better guard dogs, but people might think they are.
2007-11-11 14:35:09 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie O'Labrador 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are friendly dogs and are too friendly to guard a house unless especially trained that way
2007-11-11 15:19:15 · answer #3 · answered by Da Real Deal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In general, yes. But remember that each dog has its own personality and will be different.
The lab I adopted is weary of all people...even ones he has met before. My lab mix, on the other hand, loves all people and would probably greet an intruder with a wagging tail
2007-11-11 13:49:45 · answer #4 · answered by KS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes they are very territorial they will protect you not just around the house but also if you have a swimming pool they love to swim!! Funny dogs sometimes to much funny very friendly.
2007-11-11 13:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by Paperino 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are what you make them.
If the dog is socalized from when it is a pup, it will be friendly.
They will naturally guard the house when they get older. (At least 8 months) Because anything or anyone strange will automatically make them leary and they will bark and if they
feel threatened, they will attack.
2007-11-11 13:57:32 · answer #6 · answered by Blessed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh my gosh i had a black lab once
they are sooo friendly
but at the same time
can protect your house/ you
they are very lovable
they are good with kids
they can swim
and you will just love them
2007-11-11 13:57:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah they do.
it helps if you send them 2 a guarding class.
they're friendly.
but they can sense when a stranger that u dont want is at ur door.
i had a chocolate lab, :] goodluck
2007-11-11 13:57:04 · answer #8 · answered by elise(= 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are overly friendly and have tons of energy they are often VERY pushy and love to jump on people
2007-11-11 13:59:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are. I just got a lab mix. She is really sweet!
2007-11-11 19:45:28 · answer #10 · answered by singer4u1984 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋