Originally bred as a waterdog, the Labrador Retriever specialized in retrieving ducks from lakes, ponds, rivers and the marshes. As such, they were bred with high energy levels and durability to work on long hunting trips in rough conditions. Because of their favorable and mild temperaments, they make outstanding family dogs today. Not only are they active dogs, but they’re very friendly and outgoing too. Labrador mixes usually inherit all the best temperament qualities of the Lab and many unique physical traits and instincts from the other parent breed. The combo always creates a truly special hybrid.
We placed this cache during the 2023 Geocaching 101 educational progam by the Colchester Land Trust at the Bulkeley Hill Preserve in honor of Sasha, a Lab Retriever mix owned by two of our attendees, Sue & Mark, who would love the location of this geocache. It has been placed with permission of the Colchester Land Trust and may not be findable in more than a few inches of snow. Except maybe by a persistent Labrador Retriever.
Important note: This is where the blue trail ends. Please do not hike any farther than the end of this trail, since you will be entering private property.