More: We refer to Atlas as the Renaissance Dog. Not only does he live up to his breed as a retriever, his gentle and calm nature makes him an excellent anchor dog within our pack (Silver retriever, Cairn terrier, DLH that thinks she's a dog & a house full of kids). Although he doesn't have service training, he instinctively comforts his humans in need. Atlas is that one of a kind dog that we have been lucky to experience.