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A yellow Labrador Retriever sits in the snow holding a frosty glove in its mouth, with snowflakes on its ear. 14 / 26

The Yellow Lab Came Back From the Snow With a Souvenir

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Snow dusts the yard, a few flakes cling to one golden ear, and a yellow Labrador sits proudly in the middle of it with a frosty glove held gently in his mouth. His amber eyes look straight at the camera, wide and a bit unsure, as though he is not certain whether he did something wonderful or something wrong. In the background are a wooden shed, a shovel, a pair of boots, and a fence, all dusted white. The glove is damp and slightly chewed at the fingers, and it is clearly the prize of his morning.

Labrador Retrievers were bred to carry game back to hunters, so picking things up and bringing them to people is built into them. Gloves, socks, and shoes are classic favorites because they smell like their owners. This instinct can be channeled into fetch and training games, and teaching a cue like drop it can help when something should not be in his mouth. Winter outdoor items can have salt or chemicals on them, and swallowing a glove can cause a serious blockage, so it is wise to keep an eye on what your Lab carries. When in doubt, ask your vet.

Whatever the glove's owner thinks, this Lab clearly believes he has done a great service. The gentle way he holds it suggests he is taking good care of his find. Somewhere in the house, a hand is looking for its match, but the snowy retriever has no plans to confess.

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