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Why gundog owners should go for goldies

When most people think about shooting, they usually picture a man with a labrador sitting at his side. For those looking in, this is a common generalisation. Labrador retrievers are extremely versatile and can be an amazing asset, excelling in any role in the field.

In 2020, the labrador retriever was still comfortably the most popular breed of dog, with more puppies being registered than any other breed. A high proportion of those are bred for working, and not only as gundogs. Working trials, scent work, guide dogs, therapy dogs, drugs detection, explosives detection and medical assistance are just some of the jobs a labrador retriever can turn its paw to.

However, with

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