Labrador/ˈlæbrədɔːr/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Dog Breed Understand 'Labrador' is a friendly dog breed ideal for families. We adopted a Labrador because they're great with kids. Pro Tip 2/3Companion Role Labradors serve as guide dogs due to their trainable and cooperative nature. Her Labrador guide dog helps her navigate the city. Pro Tip 3/3Coat Colors Labradors come in specific colors: black, chocolate, and yellow. Jake's black Labrador is a beautiful, shiny dog.