There is a lot to think about when trying to figure out which breed of dog would be best for you and your family. But when push comes to shove, it seems that a lot of people are finding themselves attached to the idea of a Black Labrador being a good pet for the family. And they are correct as these dogs, even though they are known for being excellent work dogs for the police, are able to make excellent pets in the home.

Also, these dogs are widely known for their ability to work side by side with law enforcement officials in investigation work. They are incredible work dogs as well as incredible house pets and for some, they are a little of both at the same time. This breed is smart but does need housebroken in order to stay in line, as they will not automatically know the rules of your home.

All of the Labrador types seem to be excellent choices when it comes to finding a dog that would be a great match in your home. But Black Labradors and the other colors all grow to become pretty hefty dogs with the females being slightly smaller then their male counterparts. The males tend to grow to be between sixty-five and eighty pounds in weight and the female end up being somewhere between fifty-five and seventy pounds. Either way you look at it, these are not small dogs and you really have to watch for them gaining too much weight.

Their look is distinctive with their straight tail being able to give a nice strong slap it if you get too close to it. Their short hair is very smooth and it almost seems to be waterproof when going for a quick swim. It is also said that their strong and straight tail acts as a perfect rudder as when they swim, the tail helps them change direction. This breed is certainly one that is recommended by many people for their looks and personality.

When a family is considering Black Labradors as their possible choice for a pet, there are still more things to love about them then what has already been mentioned. This breed is an extremely gentle breed despite its size so they make a great addition to a home that has children.

This breed is very gentle and so much so in fact that they have been known to be able to carry an egg in their mouth without breaking it. But one downfall is that they do like to chew on things, but this habit can easily be broken with a little bit of proper training.

Also, another factor to consider is that females are a little bit more independent then their male counterparts. And at maturity being reached around three years of age, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the puppy energy that they will most certainly show off.

Also, this breed loves to eat and it often seems like they cannot get enough food but be careful, as they will eat nonstop if you let them. This can lead to a lot of health problems so watch out for this.