The Captain Watched the Bay and Waited for His Little Ship to Appear
A big, soft yellow Labrador with warm brown eyes wears a black tricorn hat trimmed with golden braid and a navy coat with embroidered gold leaves on the shoulders. A white cravat hangs loose at his throat, and a row of golden buttons runs down the front. Behind him, a Renaissance bay sparkles under a pale sky, with a tiny ship far away on the water and green hills fading to blue. He looks as if he is quietly waiting for his crew to bring the boat around.
The tiny sailing ship in the distance is a sweet detail that links the costume to the setting. Renaissance painters liked to hide small stories like that in the background, which rewards anyone who looks closely.
Labrador Retrievers are friendly, outgoing dogs that were originally bred to help fishermen retrieve nets and fish, so many love swimming. They are usually eager to please and good with families, but they often have big appetites, so measured meals and exercise are important. Their dense, water-resistant coat sheds throughout the year. Many Labs need a lot of daily activity, like walks and fetch. Ask your vet about diet, joint care, and keeping your dog at a healthy weight.
He is a captain who will take any crew anywhere, as long as there is a splash at the end of the trip.
