where are labradors from

Labrador Retrievers originally come from the Canadian island of Newfoundland, not from the Labrador region despite their name. They descended from the St. John's water dogs that were bred by fishermen in Newfoundland to assist with fishing tasks. These dogs were later imported to the United Kingdom in the 1800s, where they were further developed into the modern Labrador Retriever breed. The name "Labrador" comes from the nearby Labrador region, but the breed's true origins are in Newfoundland. This breed was prized for its retrieving skills in water and its hardy adaptability to cold climates, which made it ideal for fishermen's work and later for hunting and companionship.