My Big Puppy Girl

Duchess is my Yellow Labrador Retriever who is 11 years old. She is a full blood registered dog, having been bred three times. This dog was my neighbor's pet for himself and his kids. My son had the pleasure of watching her grow up and getting to know her well.

In fact, my son is the only person that could console her when her master committed suicide. Sadly, she had to be given away, but she got the best owner she could have ~ my son! He married and moved out so I became her master.

In addition, Duchess is the most intelligent, well behaved animal I have ever seen in my life.She was trained very well for obedience. One word commands are all that she ever needs and she will obey every time, doing exactly what I want her to do.

"Dutch" grew up around kids, so she loves little ones. She is very, very loving and she will hug and kiss upon request, as well as NOT on request! That is how loving she is. Her kisses are big and wet too!

One funny characteristic about this amazing dog is the love that has grown between Duchess and my cats! I found out from her former master's kids that the one thing in the world that this dog hated was cats, and when she came to live with us, there were two, then a third cat came later! She tried going after my one cat and about chewed the poor scared cat up! Needless to say, I taught her to tolerate the cats since they are my babies too.

Another hilarious characteristic about this Duchess of mine is that she loves snow and belly rubs! It is so much fun to watch her fall down wherever we are, to scratch her back all over the ground! She will lay down and roll over to get her belly rubbed while she moans in pure delight. I will stretch her arms and legs too and she almost falls asleep because she is relaxed!

Moreover, I love to see her make snow angel doggies! It is so funny when she falls in the snow and starts rubbing back and forth, as well as when she buries her pig-like nose in the snowdrifts! She will act JUST like a young puppy digging her nose way down in the snow and flipping her nose back up to make snow fly everywhere! She looks as if she is smiling too!

Besides making me laugh and have fun, Duchess walks with me everyday, along with the two cats I have left. The male cat is white and the exact yellow color that she is, so they LOOK alike, like they belong together. She now loves the cats and protects them!

So how do I profess my love for this big baby? By giving her the attention that she deserves. She is a special part of my family and I am grateful for her. She gives me love unconditionally, as I do her!

Top 5 Things You Should Know About Labs before getting one

Labs are the dog best to own. Labrador Retrievers are the most popular dog there is in the US and UK. This is probably due to the fact that they are outgoing, friendly dogs who love people.

The Lab loves water and will gladly retrieve anything at all. They are very eager to please. Be sure to reward these precious, loving animals.

Labs require a lot of play and exercise, as they have high energy levels. Country living within a large yard is the best suitable home for these pets.

Labs are very trustworthy with children and love to play fetch! They also love companionship, so they make a great friend for any child. Labs look as if they are smiling and seem almost human, so kids of all ages love 'em!

Labs are easy to train and excel in obedience training, field trials, and as wild game hunting dogs.They are superb at pointing and their stature is beautiful.