Labradors as pets are one of the dogs that are high in demand because of their nature and behavior. However, there are many things you should know about Labradors and their behavior before adopting them. When you adopt a labrador, you are not just getting a dog; you are welcoming a family member.  So, to give you more in-depth knowledge about Labradors, we compiled up 30 things you didn't know about Labradors. 

30 Facts you didn't know about Labradors

1. Labradors have two coats that make them resistant to cold and water. 
2. Labradors love socializing with people and other animals. You will rarely see them acting aggressively towards someone. 
3. One of the best guide dogs to exist is Labradors, as they pick up tricks quickly.
4. One of the things you didn't know about Labradors is that John’s Water Dog was the original name of Labradors. 
5. The paws of Labradors are known as webbed toes. The webbed toes of a labrador help them to walk on snowy paths. 
6. Labradors are wondrous swimmers, and their webbed toes help them to swim depths of water. 
7. Their swimming talent accounts for them for being a great help to fishers. Moreover, the breeding of labradors took place to help in fishing. 
8. Labradors are one of the best family dogs because of their astounding social behavior and friendly nature. 
9. Labradors are remarkably gentle towards kids. Even when they are young and in the teething phase, they never tend to harm children. 
10. As pets, Labradors love to please their owners. For the same reason, Labradors as pets pick up many tricks at a young age. 
11. Labradors are not good guard dogs because of their social behavior and friendly nature. You might be surprised, but an intruder can make friends with your Labrador.
12. Though Labradors are not suitable as guard dogs, they make an exception as police dogs. 
13. Since Labradors have a great sense of smell, they can find anything that appears to be suspicious. For the very same reason, police use Labradors when they have to find explosives or drugs. 
14. If you have a Labrador, they can learn tricks at home without formal training. You do not have to spend money to train them because they will pick up habits eventually.
15. Your pet Labrador can behave like a puppy most of their lives because they mature slowly. 
16. Labradors are known for the love of food. Moreover, they rarely throw a tantrum regarding the choice of food they receive from their owners. 
17. Since Labradors love food, they have a taste for a diversity of foods. They will love it when you give them something new to eat and develop a taste for it. 
18. Though Labradors love exercising, they can be excessively lazy at times. You have to ensure that your pet Labrador receive enough exercise. 
19. You can also find rare Silver Labradors apart from the colors such as black, yellow, and chocolate. 
20. Black color labradors are smarter than the other colors because of their dominant gene. 
21. Though dogs live up to 12 years, most of the Labradors have lived more than 12 years. 
22. Labradors are one of the best breeds for emotional therapy dog or a service dog. 
23. One of the easiest tricks to tell if your Labrador is unwell is when they skip food. Labradors rarely avoid their food, and if they do, kindly take them to a doctor.
24. Labradors are easy to train for lifeguard duty as they are good swimmers and fearless when required. 
25. People in Newfoundland had to pay more tax for keeping a female dog. Hence, Labradors were almost on the verge of extinction.
26. Your pet labrador will rarely sleep in their bed. If you own a Labrador, you will know that they will never sleep in the bed. They will curl up beside your bed. 
27. Since Labradors have a great sense of smell, they can smell any disease in you. Your Labrador can diagnose you before any doctor. 
28. Labradors can hide their pain. They will rarely show any signs of pain, and you might not be able to detect their discomfort.
29. A Labrador can detect pain in others even though they are good at masking their discomfort. 
30. Labradors can share a taste of music with their owners. You might see them enjoying or listening to certain songs. 

 We are sure that after this long list, you will know more about Labradors as pets. Labradors are more than a dog breed. They prove to be a guide in pain and a friend in need.