Are you a dog person or a cat person?  Or neither??  I'm nto much of an animal person, but I prefer dogs.  Guess that's why they're "man's best friend"
I am a dog person for sure!  I have a yellow lab and he is indeed my best friend!
I used to have a black lab.  He was a good dog.  they're known for sports and hunting
They are great!  Is that why they are called retrievers?
Yes!  They were bred to retrieve the kills that hunters shot down.
They are so smart!   Are labs the most popular dog breed?
Defintely one of the most popular at least in the UK, US and Canada.
I think they are probably one of the most family friendly dogs as well, right?
Yes, and actually dogs in general have been shown to be part of human families for as far back as 36,000 years ago!