retriever
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One client of Alexander Schwartz, a Connecticut divorce attorney, spent about $70,000 on fighting for sole custody of a Labrador retriever that the client and his ex originally bought for $3,000.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
She’s a 16-year-old Labrador retriever who became the target of a nasty custody fight between a California couple after the dissolution of their domestic partnership.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Pickle is an eight-year-old black labrador retriever guide dog.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
Imagine a baby Brachiosaurus no bigger than a golden retriever searching for plants alongside its siblings while trying to avoid predators eager for an easy meal.
From Science Daily • Feb. 27, 2026
“I believe that mutt has got some retriever in him,” said somebody behind me.
From "Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo
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