This type of Labrador is one of the most popular breeds in the US generally, loved
by everyone from families with kids to
hunting aficionados, as well as being a firm favorite with
law enforcement agencies.
There are a host of broad exemptions that will continue to allow breeding for (1) use of dogs as service, guide or therapy animals,
by search and rescue,
law enforcement and other government
agencies; (2) use of dogs for herding or as livestock guardian dogs or
hunting dogs; (3) dogs or cats registered with the American Kennel Club, the Cat Fancier Association or other recognized registry or trained and kept for the purpose of show, field trials or agility trials; and (4) dogs or cats whose owner has obtained an unaltered animal permit.