English Labrador Retriever vs American Labrador Retriever Part 1

What is the difference between an English Labrador Retriever and American Labrador Retriever? Should the terms really be show versus field Labrador Retrievers? I hope to provide some answers and insight to those questions today.
Extract from an article published by the Labrador Retriever Club USA:
“Within the Labrador Retriever breed type there are variations in body style which have evolved to suit the use of the dog, as well as the preferences of individual breeders and owners. In the United States the general public has begun to label these variations mistakenly as "English or "American" style. Perhaps a better description for variations in style is "show/conformation" or "working/field" styles.
The working/field or "American" style of dog is the label often attached to a Labrador possessing lighter bone structure and exhibiting more length of leg, a less dense coat, and a narrower head with more length of muzzle.
The conformation/show or "English" style Labrador is generally thought of as a stockier dog, heavier of bone and shorter on leg and with a denser coat, and having a head often described as "square or blocky." However, working/field variations occur in England as well, so this description is not necessarily suitable.”
The first Labradors in the United States were imported from England in 1911.
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[@paulbmurphy]

You are one incredible individual - I have had Labs in my life for 40 years and have not come close to your levels of behavioural insight. Keep up the amazing work Stonnie.

[@pennybevins3016]

You are the kindest, Man. The Dogs Love You. Beautiful video, and so true. I've always had at least 1 Golden. My Kids grew up with them.I've always said a golden is the best dog in the world. I've been trying to figure out how to attach a picture. You can imagine the fun we had trying to get this pose.,

[@cynthiadahle5515]

Good Morning, I have a 10 yr.old Chocky Lab and has been to tthe vet, for a pinched nerve in her back. We have her onCarprofen 1 1/2 and have taken weight off of her . My question to you is, is this common for Blocky head who loves her pool.?

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[@StewieGriffin505]

This guy is the Bob Ross of dogs. That pleasant voice, the perfect dogs and no mistakes. Mesmerizing.

[@constantdarkfog49]

Labrador Retrievers have got too be the sweetest dogs ever.

[@HarMaYnE]

Chuck Pestacchi fact

[@UltraMagaFan]

Its rare but some of them can be mean and when they are they are scary. I know that from personal experience.

[@jingqi9106]

And I bet most people didn't expect those American, more athletic labs to have the drive of a malinois.

[@bearbear4030]

Mix one with a Pitt….lol

[@blueismylove3128]

@@bearbear4030 My baby is mixed with a pit. She's still the sweetest dog ever, so idk what tf you are trying to say. Definitely sweeter than my dutch/German shepherd boy, who will bite anybody he doesn't know without a second thought. The sheer ignorance of some people 🙄.

[@tritchie6272]

I wasn't expecting a video like this to hold my attention so long.

[@StonnieDennis]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@kierstenmilburn]

Same I just came to see the difference of labs and now I’m watching these dogs walking in a circle for an hour

[@ongogablogean4920]

This is man is living my dream life. I always wish I could just have a big lot of land and have a bunch of dogs running around. Rescue dogs or train. Both actually

[@heiroot]

Same

[@vincenzomadrigrano7607]

Currently going thru the same thing

[@oshkoshdom2197]

We have an English Lab and he has no off switch, he will run for hours take a nap and be ready to run again. He's as goofy as the day is long and we love him. He does love to eat, we will break up treats and hide them around the house when he's outside, when he comes id we say find and its nose to the ground until he finds them all, its a blast to watch him hunt for treats.

[@japanese4weebs809]

Man, a one and a half hour video on labradors... you spoil us Stonnie, enjoyed every minute of it!!

[@StonnieDennis]

That's my goal! Thank you for watching!

[@ianbain8838]

You'd have to be blind not to see how family perfect they are .

[@heiroot]

@@StonnieDennis this video alone got me to put the notification on!

[@Truckito2007]

I legit was going to watch 5 mins ... only 5 mins. Here I am, 1 hour and a half later. No regrets. You got a haven for dogs.

[@Hhutuber]

My show line lab is now 11 years old and he spends most of the summer sleeping in the shadow but as soon the temperatures drop and especially when snow falls he regains a level of endurance we thought was already lost. The great thing is that he is still very healthy and hasn't lost his enormous appetite.

[@svee1350]

I've seen lots of trainers on KZbin and online. I would trust this man with my dogs.I can see he incorporates learning psychology principles in his method. He is right on about puppy adventures.

[@jacquelynhill1598]

The best and most entertaining Video on Dog Training yet! You show an amazing depth of understanding on what to expect from the different breeds, but yet without judging them. I subscribed. Thanks.

[@TheCrimsonIdol987]

Man, I love dogs. Love watching Labs just splash around and being goofballs.

[@MexicoAdventurer]

Goofball is my lab, to a "T." All 115 pounds of him.

[@SardarBhaiForever]

This was so relaxing to watch. Can't believe I watched a 90min dog training video in one go.

[@quicknotesmedia9540]

Those dogs are so lucky to have a beautiful course, backyard, and a caring trainer. Very nice.

[@fishaddict2]

I've had two "English" labs and recently rescued an American field lab (the mother was in a kill shelter and she and the litter were rescued). She's now 16 months old but her energy level, endurance, and focus on retrieving is unbelievable and nothing like our other labs. Stonnie's comment about the "recharge rate" is also spot on. Great video.

[@judymiller5154]

how's it going? we lost our precious English and getting an American from a field training pro next week. Pup is 7-8 months, kennel raised, well-cared-for, but untrained. We have 6A mountain property, large fenced yard, and I'm a jogger... so I think we can meet his exercise needs 🤞. Any tips?

[@fishaddict2]

@@judymiller5154 She's 4 now and is an absolute sweetheart. Still has a very high energy level but it some much easier to deal with since she is obedient and generally well trained (still working on a few things). She's a wonderful, loyal, playful, intelligent dog.

[@fishaddict2]

@@judymiller5154 I apologize that I didn't read your full post before I responded. I mostly saw the "how's it going" comment. As far as tips, given that you have a lot of property and are yourself physically active I think you'll do well. My lab is not at all food oriented so using treat-oriented training was not particularly useful. Her preferred reward is always fetch, frisbee, running or a long walk. We learned we needed to exercise her before more formal training sessions after which she could focus. We live in a rural coastal community and running on the beach is her favorite. Best of luck but it sounds like your pup has all it needs.

[@judymiller5154]

@@fishaddict2 Thanks for the extra details. I've never used treats before (2 Vizslas and a GSD) only play and affection, but I'm open to treats if it works. I'm thinking I'll take pup the long way around the property (free-running) to feed the horses 2x a day, followed by a short training session using kibble, then his meals. After he digests breakfast we put in a few miles down the road, and he rests while I do my projects, then another short training around lunchtime. We have a huge fenced yard with boulders, trees, a spot of lawn, a covered patio, and 3 neighbor dogs sharing a wire fence...hopefully enough stimulation to make a happy dog life 😁

[@Blue_Dun]

This dude is amazing. I was trying to figure out the emotion that was arising in me while watching this. ENVY.

[@annebishop9634]

“Habit is the strongest motivator” that’s a good saying for people too.

[@Sunny14136]

Wonderful video! I love how the dogs just keep following you in a pack around the obstacle course.

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@michaelschroeder701]

At 25:26 when the puppy steals his socks, that’s the definition of a lab there. Finding stuff that shouldn’t be played with 😂

[@konadude50]

O M G !....if that's your backyard? In California, we call that a park!

[@naveenarjun]

I don't even own a dog and I have been watching these videos for a while now.

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@pamelaferree2318]

Makes ya wanna get one, right?

[@brettanomyces7077]

I'm finally moving into a home where I can have a dog after 20 years without one. I had an English Black Lab named Axel growing up that was such an awesome dog. We went on a lot of adventures in the mountains of Northern California. He wasn't the fastest but always kept up, and would even fetch underwater. I see so much of him in these videos. Excited to get another one, and these training videos will help A LOT. Thank you.

[@robyt9542]

This is so awesome. I can’t believe you have so many dogs around and they all are looking at you like waiting for your directions. I love this

[@ongogablogean4920]

Pack leader !!

[@johnfarrow3463]

This guy is the “Bob Ross” of dog training. Very very good teacher, explains everything in great detail. Great videos!

[@scottfurlong5475]

I guess my black Lab is from an English blood line, all the markers are there. She tires very quickly after vigorous exercise, she has a thick tail, wide head and she's heavy set even at just 6 months old. She's exactly what we wanted for a family member. She's not been eager to jump in the pond which I found strange but she's getting better. All in all, a wonderful dog and a great addition to our family. Great video with lots of information. Thanks for clearing this up for me.

[@vikingdogmanship]

🖤

[@azcojan]

We have a 9 year old American type yellow lab who loves to run. We started her as a pup riding the ATV out in the AZ desert during our winter months there. She started running and has not slowed down one bit. Now that we are no longer going to AZ, she gets her runs in with her younger Aussie best friend up in the SW Colorado mountain trails. We are in our 80s but our daughter takes them out for their runs 4 or 5 times a week. Daughter stays on the trails but the dogs are all over the place! Winter doesn’t seem to slow them down one bit. Daisy is very food driven, so all this running keeps her strong and slim. She is our first American Lab. We have had 3 English Labs over the years before her but they have all been very active ranch dogs as well as hiking buddies. Labs are the best! Daisy will be our last dog as we have aged and if anything happens to us, she will have a much loved life with our daughter and her hubby.

[@grayj98k13]

Your videos are so captivating, informative, and wholesome. This has swiftly become one of my favorite KZbin channels, AND I DONT EVEN OWN A DOG!

[@howardweir3112]

This is a man who lives what he does. Kudos.

[@billybilly3333333333]

I've had Labs all my life and still learned so much from your video. Thanks so much for sharing this all with us.

[@vikingdogmanship]

💖 Labs🐶

[@MrDalebenberger]

I didn’t realize how long this video is until I was 1/2 hr in. When it comes to Labradors I can always lose track of time. My girl Echo, a black CKC registered female passed away 2-1/2 years ago at the grand age of 13. She was a medium build dog, probably a cross of both American and English strains ( sounds a little weird to me since Labs came from up here in Canada anyway, lol.) and she was all drive, even as a senior dog. She didn’t really calm until 5 and at the ages of 10 and 11 I would take her river fetching in the summer and lose track around 30 or 40 of how many times she would swim across the river to retrieve her stick. Still missing her a lot but ready to consider getting a baby Lab. This is like heaven to me watching all these beautiful Labby dogs having fun. Thanks Stonnie.

[@judymiller5154]

Its been 2 years since we lost our precious English-type and I'm still grieving but needing the companionship. I'm looking forward to getting an American pup, 8 months already, in 4 days. He will keep me busy!!

[@evolrider8996]

Just stumbled onto Stonnie's videos, now I know who the real dog whisperer is.

[@bendavid9524]

The real dog idiot is.

[@cj1608]

@@bendavid9524 lol, you sound like Stonnie failed you on the small puppy challenge course.

[@jillmaltby]

He's no dog whisperer doesn't even know about the English lab they are highly intelligent used as Guide Dogs in UK very clever dogs.

[@cj1608]

@@jillmaltby need a tissue

[@jillmaltby]

@@cj1608 Not but I think you do 😢😢😢😢😂😂😂😂😂

[@sandra.george93]

I am enjoying your youtube videos. I have just adopted an American Chocolate Lab, on 2/16/2022; could hardly get him in the house when I brought him home. Took a couple of days to get him to all rooms of the house, he was terrified. No more, we've had no formal training but he is housebroken now, knows sit, stay and down. Looking forward to heel, leash training and more. One day at a time. btw, he is 85 plus pounds and is 9 months old. Thanks for your wonderful channel.

[@polani397]

I love these longer videos! I love the shorter videos too but this is the perfect length for me and my pupper to put on the background while I do some house chores. Stonnie always makes us smile!

[@yolo9050]

thank you for the video, helped me finalize that I want a laid back english lab!

[@marievina5593]

I love this man.. His so good with all this cute babies🤗💙

[@mr.gadget5160]

That’s about the longest youtube video I’ve watched in ages but it never got boring. I loved the comparisons between the breeds. Most youtuber just read a list of differences while showing some generic footage so seeing it first hand while getting the explanations is amazing. So much rubbish content out there, very much appreciate all the learnings I was able to get out of this masterpiece. Greetings from Germany

[@hanswurst2220]

Genauso geht es mir auch :) Unglaublich wie viele Informationen ein Trainer über nur eine Rasse aus eigener Erfahrung in 2 Videos in insgesamt knapp 3 Stunden weitergibt. Ein riesen Glücksfall für uns. Hab ihn sofort abonniert :)

[@BBD40]

My yellow lab was pretty much white. She was far and away the most intelligent dog I have ever known. She had an entire vocabulary, knew countless tricks, unbelievably obedient and was a super athlete! Spec weight for the breed and everyone always commented that she was skinny. She was perfect in every way. Lived to almost 15!

[@IlhaanBlueAce]

I feel you my dude

[@jillmaltby]

I agree they are a very intelligent breed this person makes them look stupid which is an insult to the breed.

[@rajgrewal4454]

I love English Labs I had a Chocolate Lab called Cosmo he was my best buddy he was awesome he lived for 13 yrs I miss him everyday my wife does not want me to buy a Puppy

[@carolnestor7080]

What an enjoyable man Stonie is in the videos. I wish he was close to Pittsburgh. his love for Labradors makes him special.

[@michelleanderson8370]

Can't thank you enough for this! I've been checking breeders for a chocolate lab puppy. You taught me more about the practical difference between these types in 90 minutes than all the months I've been reading! Now I know how to choose the pup that will match my lifestyle and fit best with my other dogs

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you for watching. Be sure to check out Part 2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaCpgZqun96gl6s

[@dana8911]

Love the video, Stonnie! We bought a white English [born in Texas 😄] lab in April and she is everything you described. We exercise her every day but she won't go for long! She wants to come home and take a nap, chew on her bully stick and eat treats! She is perfect for us, laid back empty nesters. We love her so much!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you! I’m glad your pup is working out!

[@SteveWKk]

I've got a 10 month old chocolate English..... She sounds just like yours! She's no athlete...lol And yes, I have to pick her up into the car too :) Tiny legs!

[@FarmerFpv]

I love your style of Training/Conditioning the dogs for a happy long life. The proof is in the pudding right there folks! Thank you Stonnie for taking the time to make these extra long videos, I'm learning so much!

[@holliexnguyen]

Longest YT video I’ve ever watched…. And I enjoyed every second of it. No regrets lol

[@britishpatriot812]

Henry sits waiting patiently while you school the younger ones and talk to the camera. What a great dog. This was a fascinating video Stonnie, thanks.

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@Labdoglover]

Love this video! I watched it about 7 months ago and getting ready to watch it again. You go Stonnie! I love all three of my Labradors and have learned tons from you over the years. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with us!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@kirkdunn1379]

English diesnt care bout obstacles only food in your hand, lol......I have one and she is so smart but all about food 100% of the time......I leave her on front lawn for 8 hrs w/o leash and come from work she sitting right there......she learned from young age that she goes to last place she saw me and waits there til I come back....happened by accident but dang animals (dogs) are so smart, unbelievable how smart they really are.......she also used to walk thru my demolition piles at work and never stepped on nail or cut herself, I would get worried but she just steps everywhere a sharp object isnt (amazing really)....I didnt really teach her about these things just her intuition.....she is 14 now so almost towards end but what an awesome companion she is, she prolly has taught me more than I ever taught her!

[@DefconDelta88]

Ah man, all my American labs were the same way. Can't tell you how many times I realized the dog was still out front and yup, there he/she is sitting in the grass happily chewing on a kong for 6 hours. Best dogs I could have asked for!

[@kirkdunn1379]

@@DefconDelta88 when I moved to where I am at I had the only dog on block, she would greet every neighbor when they came home from work or wherever....the nicknamed her the "the greeter".....now a lot of em have their own dogs............funny thing is too that all around our block they've had problems with house theft/burglary at some point and our lil stretch has not had one in 10 yrs since I been here......knock on wood but a big dog roaming up and down the street all day and night is best theft deterent you could ask for.......even mine ( tho super friendly) has totally different bark when its in the house and stranger knocks on door,

[@Sunny14136]

I think little "Blue" is darling. And all of the dogs look so happy walking on the paths and into the woods.

[@kaym804]

We sadly lost our golden lab 6 months ago but the prices of dogs in Australia have quadrupled during covid, we can’t afford the thousands of dollars they are asking for labs and even cross breeds are ridiculous prices! Loved watching you training these dogs.

[@jillmaltby]

Same here in United Kingdom I would love a English Labrador but the price as gone crazy from £500 to £2,000-3,000 it ridiculous all because of the Covid 😥😥😥😥😥

[@hanswurst2220]

@@jillmaltby the very same here in Germany; from 2000 to over 2500 Euros.

[@jillmaltby]

@@hanswurst2220 It's turned into a money making thing no longer about the dog 😭🐾🐕🇬🇧

[@judymiller5154]

I'm retired and couldn't spend 3k on a registered puppy, but appreciate quality, have lots of training experience and a near ideal environment and lifestyle. I've scoured local litters, rescues, breed groups etc, praying for maybe a slightly older quality dog that was held back but plans changed and now is available at a discount? We scored!! Sent my info to a nearby breeder and pro field trainer, asked for him to keep his eye out and he is giving us an 8 month male for free with a neuter agreement!!! Four days and we pick him up ❤️🐶❤️

[@tlbrnkmn]

Loved this! I learned so much! My dog is a mix but looks black lab. He has the barrel chest and is squishy with a fat tail. When he was a puppy we were at the lake and all of a sudden without fear he jumped in and started swimming like second nature! I panicked but he swam around and came back all happy. He loves to swim but hates to run much and is a terrible retriever on land but will chase a stick all day in the water! Sweetest dog ever!

[@joes8275]

So am I! South of Ottawa. I’ve had several labs- all great dogs ,easy to train, about 50 lbs. ,but definitely of the American , energetic variety. Now that I’m old & retired, one of the laid back English stock may be more my style! Thanks for the reply & best of luck picking a pup! labs are the best.!

[@RatdogDRB]

I'm glad I found this video. I had no idea that there was more than one type of Labrador Retriever. Thank you for this.

[@katiemichelsen897]

Love your sense of humor and training style/practicality. Thanks!

[@EmzyT0]

Also I love your obstacle course! I’m doing a lot of work with my oldest boy, as preemptive PT to avoid his joints stiffening up etc, especially now we’re starting agility! So it’s awesome to see how other people build obstacles to work on awareness of feet, balance etc as gives me ideas for how to increase our exercise regime! I’ve been using wobble cushions, cones (ordered a lot of pipe to make poles to use with cones), play with natural obstacles and hopefully will be picking up a treadmill in next day or 2 so I can build all my dogs endurance! I’m very lucky to now have a wheelchair capable of off roading, so my boys are getting a lot more adventure time, but I’m hoping treadmill will make it easier to build their endurance at a constant speed, as well as giving me an option to give them some aerobic exercise the days I can’t take them further than garden, when disabilities are playing up. BUT natural outdoor adventures will still be main source if their exercise, the treadmill will just be a supplement to workout regime and a last resort when my body is being difficult lol! Loved this video! Lovely to see so many dogs having an awesome time! Just wish you were in the UK so I can send my Tibetan terrier too you, to see if you could get him to shut up for first Time in 2 years lol!

[@DucksDoQuack]

30:03 where the (white) yellow lab puppy comes up and starts slapping the water made my heart smile

[@TheCrimsonIdol987]

Stonnie: "Ya see about these dogs...." Me: "DOGGOS!!!" Love your videos, dude, and I love dogs. Man's best friend without a doubt!

[@melaniehunter5033]

I'm so glad you incorporated Larry.. as I have a silver Lab. And trying to learn all I can. Thank you

[@Miss.kittty]

What an amazing place. So much variety with obstacles❤️

[@666gwp]

I am from the UK, England . Here we would say the American type lab which we have plenty of here are referred to as' working type labs', the ones you call English labs are from show stock and refereed to as ' show labs'. Sadly the breed has been split into two breeds by the show people, and the show type labs are too heavy boned , too big heads like Rottweilers , shorter legs and no where near as clever or lively as the working type, to the point where most could not actually do the job they were meant for. If you look back at the history of labs in UK at one time a Labrador could be top field champion and the same dog also be a top show champion. That would be impossible now, I my opinion the show people have wrecked the breed from what they originally were, they also seem to suffer more health issues too. I do not even class the show type labs as Labradors personally , although they are lovely natured dogs as pets they can no longer do the function of working that the breed was intended for.

[@57colliegirl]

I have a working line German shepherd. The show people have changed the dog to be almost crippled--IMO-- in its hips and hind legs. It is also unfair that the working line dogs with their shorter legs and straighter backs are RARELY see contending in show. They ought to have two groups at the dog shows of working & herding breeds-- show and working. Dogs originally bred for work and proper temperament to do their work deserve respect, and protection from breeding out -- what their original purpose was in the first place.

[@666gwp]

@@57colliegirl Well said I believe Irish setters are the same situation but do not look as different structure wise but I was told you would be wasting your time trying to work one from show lines. Very sad and in the UK the Kennel Club have assisted this situation for decades as it's mainly show people who run it.

[@joeobrien5566]

And yet the two kennels I have my Labs from have show champions and field champions, same line. So the two are not as mutually exclusive as you state.

[@Slimnbonez]

@@joeobrien5566 Are you located in the UK?

[@AndyJarman]

@@joeobrien5566 we have a very light framed lab with a big blocky head. He was a very calm pup (not the usual crazy crazy antics) and is very self assured, but he can be a bit aloof and disinterested with strangers. People are always asking me what breed he is. His Dam was working and Sire a big blocky headed show dog. He's a bloody good looker, but people often think he must have Rottweiler in there - he puts other show line dogs in the shade with his tight physique.

[@dallash4884]

I have a 6 year old 40KG Female English Lab - she is a very energetic, runs 6km several times per week, and is always up for play time. While there are characteristics that may be more prevalent in one "type" or another, a more important factor is the character of the individual animal. I find this video generalises excessively - differences are not "black and white"

[@4thhorseman9]

The English labs tend to be a bit more settled and laid back. It does also depend on pedigree. I just lost my English and he was my hunting partner for about 8 years. He got the nickname dozer as he would run through all the stuff the GSPs wouldn’t. He wasn’t as far running as them or as fast, but he had good drive, would work a good hard 8 hour day in the field. Hard to beat labs in general. Wonderful dogs.

[@MexicoAdventurer]

Im stunned at how small all your labs are. Mine broke 100 pounds at 8 months old, and hit 130 at 3 years old. He's 4 years old, now, and weighs 115 pounds after a strict diet. No more socks, we said... well... and other stuff

[@codyjboudreaux]

Stonnie, sometimes the wife and I watch your videos just for the positive rational thoughts.

[@StonnieDennis]

Thanks!

[@dadocta8355]

Lol, nice.

[@paulat5921]

I agree totally Cody. I feel so positive about life after watching Stonnie's videos.

[@3summerbreeze]

Watching from NZ. Can't believe I watched the whole vid. Love this trainer so patient amazing.

[@scottl5000]

Great video! I've had both American (field trial from Western Washington) and English Labs (one was from Nova Scotia). The American was a yellow female. Super athelete, smart, attentive, playful, wise, fetched a can from the surf at 10 weeks old, taught my daughter to walk. She lived until she was nearly 15, she was my first dog. Great dog for a young active family which we were at the time, an English would have been too mellow then. She was superior in everyway and at that time I could never imagine having anything but an American Lab. NOW.... I'm my late 50's and I am sooo glad I have an English, just sooo mellow so soulful. Perfect for my situation and anywhere I go. Both are epic dogs breeds, just different. Eitherway -- You will laugh, you will cry tears of joy and part of you dies when you one passes away. And that your lucky stars you had a dog like that to show you the way. But there is ALWAYS room in my heart to take on another dog. I've had puppies, which is awesome, yet adopting a 7 yo female english lab from a puppy mill rescue (she had over 60 puppies!) was one of the most rewarding and delightful experiences I ever had. Heart warming the way her personality blossomed after I got her. Her height was stunted, and had horrible confirmation and medical issues from crap food most her life which lead to tumors, I only had her 3.25 years when she died suddently a couple months after 10 birthday (she age so fast from her hard life) during emergency surgery for ruptured tumor on her liver, accepted her job of helping me through a nasty divorce and loved me like I was her puppy, she was so unique and so wonderful I cannot describe how deeply she touched me, how protective and yet kind... she instantly learned my medical condition and earned her service dog rating in 6 weeks. I loved her soooo much, she would dance to Sugar-Sugar (song by the archies)... delightful. she was the lady of the house and set the standard for proper behavior and politeness (be it human or dog). It was too short a time together, but oh so sweet. I still cannot believer she is gone, I get choked up thinking about how suddenly I lost her. But great memories. I think she knew her task was done, got me though a 3 year divorce battle, I finally won. I will bury her ashes along the trail on my property that she used to love to explore every day. I promised her a forever home, and I delivered. Then there is my big male lab who is out of solid show lines, his father won Potomac in 2014, had him since 8 weeks. His personality is fantastic. But nah, swimming and retrieving... bag that... so we play new and inventive games a few times a day. he is my heart and soul. and he became my service dog at age 4 -- when they discovered I had a brain tumor that caused me to passout randomly he natually would try to wake me up, and sound off to alert others. These are Epic dogs. I been so lucky to these great dogs.

[@kyrareneeLOA]

I love love my english labs!! So calm and relaxed.

[@phracture]

That was an awesome watch! Just loaded with information, execution and reasoning. Could watch Charlie and Henry all day, and gj Eli!

[@StonnieDennis]

Thank you!

[@tesstraylor57]

Our English Lab puppy is 4.5 months now and thanks to the great info here, we now have a better idea what to expect from him, especially teaching him to swim in the saltwater canal that borders the back of our property here in Galveston. We currently have a temporary fence until he becomes a better swimmer and can maneuver the ramp back onto the boat dock. Winston is everything you talked about…squishy, a little clumsy, first in line for a treat! He is a character and definitely not the athlete his Golden/Dalmatian housemate is. 😀 As we were streaming this on our TV over lunch, we looked over and our Dalmatian mix was watching you and the dogs as you took them through the course. You’ve inspired us to set up a mini course in our backyard! Thanks!!

[@BarkedBeans]

Only 45 minutes in and I'll have to watch the rest later. But awesome, accurate, and fun information about labs! Thanks Stonnie for putting this together. Makes me miss my past "American" girl in a way that makes me smile. They sure do make us look good as a dog trainer. Good thing my boxer is here to keep my ego in check... Lol

[@GypsyOakRetrievers]

Always loved Labradors since I was a little kid and have two Black Labs right now... Maddie "Mom" and Freya her "Daughter" love watching them grow up... Thanks Stonnie, Great Video!!

[@devgordhan5718]

It's interesting how much nick names change around the world. Generally here in the UK, what you call and describe as an 'American' Labrador we refer to them as 'working' or 'Field' labs. What you call English we call 'show' labs. We don't really say they're American unless they're imported from the USA. Great video once again though Stonnie!

[@StonnieDennis]

We say field and show, or bench, also. For some reason though English and American became very popular descriptive terms over the last few years.

[@devgordhan5718]

I've got to ask, which do you prefer personally. The working Labrador or the show?

[@compa4929]

I have an English lab and what you said is very true regarding his personality. He doesn't love the water but will swim. He isn't the most agile or long lasting endurance dog. He is timid about new things and obstacles. He WON'T jump or dive in the water at all. He will find a spot where he was wade or slide in. The lab I had as a child was an American. You couldn't wear him out and he loved the water. He jumped off a dock the first time I took him to a lake with a dock. Really enjoyed your video.

[@StonnieDennis]

Thanks for watching!

[@RareAirTwo4]

Black labs love water. I had one, he was the most athletic dog I've ever seen, easily had a 40 inch vertical leap, and endless endurance.

[@whimsicalendeavors]

That is the very reason I like the blend of the two labs. English for the calmer dog, not eating everything even when it's nailed down. Body type is better but still has the endurance of the hunting dog. Pilgrim, my yellow lab, was this blend. It's absolutely perfect. I miss him dearly.

[@AlternaIlva]

Wow, it explains why my black mix lab is soo active. And looks more athletic than other labs. My first toghts was - its because he is mix, but now i start to think, that maby also amerikan deep down

[@kimrackemann9804]

Thanks Stonnie, Henry & Mr No Name in one video - what a treat!! I have two English labs - brothers fm different litters. One is 36kg and looks v similar to Henry but much lower energy - happy to trot along tge beach for 5kms then sleep for most of the day. The other is 28kg and will run trails with me with boundless energy for 10+km & crashes through the bush like Henry. So even fm the same bloodlines - drive & energy levels completely different 🤷‍♀️

[@damianoreilly7598]

Having had a black lab as a kid, they are VERY responsive to food :)

[@gallopingg1]

HAPPY CONTENTED DOGS, UK

[@gseigel]

Really appreciate seeing the differences in swimming. Certainly explains why my “English Lab” prefers sitting and lounging on the pool steps as opposed to jumping and swimming in the pool!

[@Uhhlaneuh]

I’m happy with an English lab whos not insane

[@constantine9142]

I've had them both and my current is a bit of both. I'm happy with my dogs boxy head but long legs, it's like I got the best of both worlds, he is gorgeous and I love showing him off. And he has the attitudes of both lol he will swim to death if I let him aka will not stop where I get scared how far out and then good luck getting him out of bed once he is on it.

[@naomimay82]

My English lab doesn’t like water at all. My American lab won’t stay out of it.

[@constantine9142]

@@naomimay82 lol you have then my dogs half brother buster who my mom bought a year or two before I got mine and he's terrified of water! It's so bizarre for their breeding but yea he's been kicked out of the dog salon lol.

[@GySgt_USMC_Ret.]

My male black American Lab is three years old now. He loves Frisbee. Limited to 5 minute sessions due to EIC. Fair winds and following seas to all.

[@linak7155]

I just love your videos! My world has been irrevocably changed ever since we got a brand new Lab puppy 🐾two weeks ago. I need to immerse myself in the inner workings of their intellect. You made a disparaging reference about New Jersey dogs, that was funny! I live in NJ. Haha! 😁

[@RLC302]

Thank you! I don't know how many times people have told me how they fell in love with someone's Lab, and went out and bought a puppy whose energy level is driving them nuts. No one ever told them BEFORE they bought their puppy that are TWO types of Labs. What they wanted was an English Lab, but unknowingly bought an American Lab. Sad for both the owner

[@RLC302]

Part ll: And the poor dog.

[@gusdagoosesmom4902]

Same with Goldens. I love the Canadian and American Field Goldens and am not a fan of the new "English Cream" ( a label to sell a fancy dog). The most recent addition we have is a mix of the blockier Golden and a field Golden...still trying to figure out how much he wants to work. H really gets patterns quickly

[@brendaforevergreen7436]

The pied piper of puppies 🥰

[@emeronis]

I have a 5 year old Dudley English Lab and he hates water that is deeper then his ankles. He's scared of everything! He's also very "pushy" he has to be the first through the door or the leader in the hallway. Highly food fixated and has a tendency to be food aggressive. Laziest dog I've ever seen. Great cuddle buddy.

[@themanabroad7800]

i absolutely love your videos, i am studying dog behaviour at the moment and it is so good to see you put in to practice what i am learning

[@PhillyFan344]

Having had both and without watching the video yet here are the differences. Athlete vs non athlete. Worker vs snacker. They do share the same trait as being totally awesome dogs!

[@StonnieDennis]

Not bad...

[@hmjevon]

You've answered a lifelong question of mine! Why am I so clumsy? Never knew it is simply because I'm from Jersey! That explains it all! Great video! 😉

[@donaldmachado3303]

🤣

[@OneLoveLawnGroveCity]

This is a great Video ... I have a American Chocolate Lab "King" he works with me every day ... He is a Lawn Care Dog LOL we mowing and landscaping .. He will place the safty cone out from the trailer then back in the trailer after we are done, Helps pull tarps , Carries Buckets with weeds and small debri , Will run almost every pass I make with the mower and loves the blower .. Labs are so smart ...

[@EmzyT0]

In the UK we split them into working and show type. I really hate how show world has taken a good, fit, healthy, working breed and created a version that is too heavy, prone to serious obesity, stiff, useless dog that is only good for winning ribbons! I have a lurcher that is half Lab and he actually looks pretty similar to your boy Charlie and I really wish show labs had this more racey, athletic build! My lads probably a touch lighter than my idea of a perfect working lab, but his whippet and collie dna have bonus of him having really good speed and that collie gives him some serious endurance, so had the capability to work as a lurcher and a retriever. He’s now 11 but we’ve just started agility, because he’s still as fit and healthy as a 2yo and I’m just hoping his lab and collie DNA help us speed through training, as he is still one speedy boy that could easily outrun a lot of younger dogs lol

[@DefconDelta88]

Yeah I'd never actually realized a lot of people distrigush between the two as American or English. Was always the working/field type and the show type. Might be a regional thing though since the US is fucking massive and that's not uncommon to run into. Always loved the field type because they're so athletic and can really keep up all day. I do a lot of hiking and remote camping and my labs have always been the scout running up the trail to make sure it's all clear, or they'll come back and warn me if something like a bear is up ahead. It's a real treat playing fetch with em too because the entire reward with them is the work. It's all play to them at the end of the day. You want a dog obsessed with their job, get a field lab. Fuckers will run themselves into the ground. Will absolutely swim themselves to death if you're not careful though! But training them is so damn easy because they LIVE for it! Sharp as hell and constantly looking for their next direction from you. Working with my labs was a seriously wonderful way for me to really learn the depth of intelligence a dog can have. My last lab, Gunner, was so well trained it was all down to subtle eye and head movements for commands, no words necessary. Made for some fun silent exercises. He was black too so you can imagine how goddamn effective he was as a defense dog at night coming out of the shadows, haha. All 115lbs of him... He was massive. Gentle as all getout, but we figured out real fast that despite his extremely docile nature, he did NOT fuck around when it came to protecting me. Very very smart and loyal dog. Easily the smartest animal I've ever known, and arguably sharper than some humans I know! Definitely that once in a lifetime dog. All my labs have been smart as hell, but Gunner was just on a whole different level. I learned a lot from our interactions that 20 years with my previous labs couldn't hold a candle to. I trusted him implicitly, be with with kids, babies, puppies and other small animals, or my life. That last one was most exemplified when he literally jumped off a cliff after me thinking I was falling to my death. Funniest thing I've ever seen is that panicked black colossus tumbling down a snow-covered hill after he let out this horrified yelp when he saw me go off the cliff (for context, it was the first time I went sledding with him and it was a steep hill, basically a cliff, and I tumbled about half way down) Best dog I ever had and I got 16 amazing years out of him. Barely even slowed down until those last 6 months of his life. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a field lab for you!

[@JeepersCreepers2013]

We have an "English" puppy that is almost completely white. She's as sweet as she can be. Perfect temperament for our small yard and kids.

[@4labbies]

Emzy HippoZimmer I’m in Canada and I breed the conformation/show Lab but I prefer mine to be more moderate with some leg under them. I show my dogs and I don’t show in the US,especially at Specialty shows because the dogs south of the border tend to be a lot heavier and shorter and those are the dogs that get put up by the judges. There is a huge range even within the conformation lines.

[@pt68picaso]

@@DefconDelta88 American is the continent, north and south.

[@BBD40]

My Angel had a litter of 10 pups. All blocky and beautiful. 8 perfect, all the same size. One 2x the normal 8, 1 runt half the size of the normal 8. A blessing to whelp and sell those pups!

[@allpunchy]

"Wouldn't you say, Eli?" Eli to camera *side eye* "Anything you say, Treat Dispenser" 😂 The amount of dedication, love, and pure understanding that this gentleman has with pups is inspiring. Reminds me of my Dad with any dog of any size :) Love how you work with dogs to encourage their strengths and build confidence. That is KEY!! Keep up the great work!

[@1goldenretrieverfamily]

he is impressive

[@sportsnerd100]

Mr No Name hanging out in the pool at around the 25 minute mark is the highlight for me

[@nathanhenfling9704]

I love this channel!

[@DANMOTYL]

What a beautiful day. I just lost my lab. She was of the shorter blocky type.. English. I'm so sad and this video is so awesome.

[@Plasticjesus504]

I have a Canoe Lab that looks exactly like Charlie at 3 years old. 55 pounds fully grown, he was made for the swamp and go devils/pirogues. My smaller lab has outworked my buddies Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

[@weStayModest]

I love my English he’s is truly the best and such a pleasure to train. Food motivated doesn’t even begin to describe it lol.

[@tillymoore3784]

This guy is having so much fun with the hose and the lab😂

[@rhondatodd4406]

AMAZING video. I didn't except to watch the entire video. Very informative.

[@Cany0n_]

in sweden we call the different lines show and working labs. i have a mix of the two, which can either turn out fantastic or terrible. My Kira is pretty great.

[@C.Hawkshaw]

Does it depend on which one is the dam?

[@Cany0n_]

@@C.Hawkshaw what do you mean?

[@BadgerBroc]

A rare glimce of heaven

[@mtoy100]

Thanks for the great camera work.

[@nurberg7348]

Thank you for the video - it is very informative. I’ve finally solved what my labrador is 🥳 - he has a mix of both working and show lines. The breeder’s puppies were often purchased by the government for search and rescue teams, sniffing at airports, etc🦮 And my puppy was extra easy to train and was very good at retrieving from its first hunt (even jumping from boat into a lake to bring game). We never got a trainer, though I was exposed to hunting breeds from childhood and picked a few pointers. What I noticed is that my Labrador is stockier than ‘American’ labs but leaner and more agile than ‘English’ labs. Looking at his pedigree, I found his ‘grandpa’ is from UK (where no more hunts occur and probably labs are more of a show dogs and companions). I am very happy with my findings! I am from Kazakhstan (post-USSR country) and we do not divide labradors into American or English, nor ‘silver’, ‘white’, ‘gold’ 😂 The majority of dog breeds here are working lines, so I am always amused by the cuddly, chubby, lazier dogs, especially Labs! 🤣 To all lovers of the breed: not to be rude, but labradors do need exercise and less food to be healthy and happy! 🥰 🦮💛

[@polani397]

5:15 bestest good boy 6:40 crawling under his buddy 8:04 that's *not* a dog! (just a few of the many delightful highlights of this youtube!)

[@Windupmykilt]

I saw the piggie and had to go back. That's awesome!