About the Book This book is the story of the Labrador Retriever, the most popular sporting dog in the world today and the many interesting men and women who have contributed to its development as a hardy working dog. It traces the history of the breed, describes British and American field trials, and looks at training methods. Book Synopsis This book is the story of the Labrador Retriever, the most popular sporting dog in the world today and the many interesting men and women who have contributed to its development as a hardy working dog. It traces the history of the breed, describes British and American field trials, and looks at training methods.