Affectionate, people-oriented family dog that is friendly with strangers and patient with children
Easy to train thanks to the Labrador's eagerness to please and food motivation
Low-maintenance short coat that needs only a weekly brush
Athletic partner for active households — hiking, running, fetch, and swimming
Needs one to two hours of exercise every day — not an apartment dog
Prone to separation anxiety when left alone for long stretches
Sheds noticeably year-round, with heavier spring and fall peaks
Can inherit serious Boxer-side heart conditions, so parental health testing is essential