response: Well even today they are prized as sporting and hunting dogs.
history: I'm thinking of getting dog. Maybe a Labrador Retriever. Oh interesting.  They are known as Labradors for short, right? Yeah, do you know anything about that breed? Oh, well for starters, as far as breeds go it's among the most popular ones, in the US, the UK, and Canada. Really! I know they are popular with hunters in the US too! Oh really?  I know they are also a disability assistance breed.   They are trained to help the blind and those with autism.  They are also used as therapy dogs. I have seen them used for that too! What else do you know?
knowledge: Additionally, they are prized as sporting and hunting dogs.