101 Uses for a Lab

by Dale C. Spartas

Here is a whimsical look at the many roles the Lab in your life can fill. Garbage disposal, car alarm, athlete, border patrol, fishing buddy and dishwasher ...these are just a few of the Lab's many hidden talents. Illustrated by Dale Spartas' vivid photography, 101 Uses For A Lab brings to life all the heartwarming, endearing characteristics that make these dogs favourite companions.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1572231319
• ISBN13: 9781572231313
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Willow Creek Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 5.9"

Customer Reviews

101 Uses For A Lab

We have had labrador retrievers in our family for over 40 years. Splash, our current yellow lab, and our many other labs, is well described in this wonderful book. Splash thinks his (and I am sure other labrador owners will agree) sole role in life is to be our best friend and he gives us so much love every single day. It is clear, after reading this book, that labs are the best breed of dog available. The author truly captures the fine spirit, dedication and devotion of the labrador retriever -- I found the book to be true for all of our wonderful dogs. For those who are fortunate enough to own a lab, this book is a MUST!

love of labs

For anyone who has loved and lost a Lab, this witty work is a wonderful reminder of the joy they bring and encourages one to go and get another one. The pleasure of their company is worth 1000 times the sorrow of their loss and this delightful book is a summary of such joy. Our Ralph Kramden, better known as Ralphie Poo died Nov. 23, 1998. His cousin, Jack B. Nimble, was born Jan. 26, 1999 and joined our family seven weeks later.

This book allowed me to love again.

Our beautiful chocolate lab died recently. It was hard to look at the book ......at first. As I healed, it made me remember why I had loved and grieved so deeply. It helped me to realize how much I wanted and needed a new friend. Our new puppy is due to be born in two weeks. Hooray!

A treat for any dog lover; a must for the Labophile

101 Uses for a Lab is a picture book, consisting of photos and short captions which describe some of the myriad ways in which dogs - specifically Labrador Bring-It-Back-Dogs - and humans interact. The book is short and to the point. Each of the photographs (more than 101 of them) stands on its own as an artistic endeavor, and lovingly displays one aspect or another of the character of the Labrador Retriever. Even those portraits which highlight the darker canine virtues will bring a loving smile to the knowledgeable reader's face. This is a book about dogs who love people, photographed and written by someone who loves dogs. If you have a Lab, you desperately need this book. You also need "Just Labs," by the same author. Buy more than one copy: you'll need several for gifts.

I laughed, cried and know why I will always own a Lab.

I received this book for my birthday from my sister who also owns a Lab. We both know that our 'girls' really own us and always will. The pictures tell the story for all of us who love the breed. Labs aren't dogs, they're more like people with all their funny, endearing characteristics that runs true in each one of them. Each photo reminded me of a similar activity or antic my own dog has done and I have bought two more copies to give to friends. It's a wonderful treasure and 'must have' for Lab lovers.