Elephant And Labrador Dog Are Best Friends

- Most popular dog by ownership in Australia, Canada, Israel. New Zealand UK, and USA (since 1991),
- In both the UK and USA, there are well over twice as many Labradors registered as the next most popular breed. If the comparison is limited to dog breeds of a similar size, then there are around 3 - 5 times as many - Labradors registered in both countries as the next most popular breeds, the German Shepherd and Golden Retriever.
- Most popular breed of assistance dog in the United States, Australia and many other countries, as well as being widely used by police and other official bodies for their detection and working abilities. Approximately 60–70% of all guide dogs in the United States are Labradors.
- Seven out of 13 of the Australian National Kennel Council "Outstanding Gundogs" Hall of Fame appointees are Labradors (list covers 2000–2005).