[HairOfTheDog]

I think chocolates have the problem of small gene pool and the priority of color over content in their breeding. [ducking to avoid the possible shots to be fired by chocolate lovers]

My black lab pictured above, though is also a pure product of show breeders. He is [was, he is 13 years older and quite bent now] quite beautiful, but one of the lousiest retrievers you ever saw. He has been a good friend though. What he lacks in complex thought he more than makes up for in complete and utter honesty.

[HairOfTheDog]

If you look at the Cocker mix on my profile page, pictured with my Labrador, you will see the Ying for his Yang. She is also old now, and she was the hunter of the two. Every bird ever found was her doing, and he was there only to pack it back for her if we got it. Together, they made one pretty good dog!