Possum is an adorable Lab mix puppy, brown with white markings.  He also has beautiful green eyes.  Mixed with what?  I'm guessing Shepherd, but only time will tell.  His momma is only about 35 pounds, so he probably won't be a large dog.  He and his family were rescued from a dump where their momma was caring for them.  They are much happier now and are looking forward to having a forever home.

Foster Update 8-29-09:  Possum is so smart.  He was the first to be paper trained and has never had an accident.  He is very sweet and gentle and does not need to jump around to get love.  He just watches and waits patiently until it is his time.

*** According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts were honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because of their gentle, loving disposition, the highly trainable Labrador also excels in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dog for the disabled. The breed is also an outstanding obedience and field trial competitor. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.