It took us over a year to find the perfect breeder for our family. When looking for a breeder, there are a number of things that your family must think about and it is not only important to be well informed but also to ask questions.
Some questions to ask:
1. Can you see one or more of the parents?
2. Will you be given a minimum 3 generation pedigree? Yellow Lab Pup
3. If advertised as champion-lines are the champions within the first 3 generations?
4. If there a return policy if the puppy doesn’t work out?
5. Are you able to see the whole pedigree? (provided the litter isn’t over 8 weeks)
6. Does the breeder acknowledge there are hereditary diseases within the breed?
7. Does the breeder offer a guarantee against hereditary diseases?
8. Do the parents of this litter have their health clearances and can you see their certificates?
9. Are the puppies raised in a home environment?
10. Are the surroundings clean?
11. Are you able to take a tour of the facilities?
12. Does the breeder provide you with a record of the inoculations, wormings, etc.?
13. Are you satisfied with the temperaments of the puppies and/or parents?
14. Is the breeder charging you extra for the registration papers?
15. Are you able to talk to the breeder and obtain all of the information you need?
16. Is the litter socialized and how?
17. Are the puppies microchipped prior to going home?
There should be only one NO answer: #14. If there are more than 3 No answers, your next step is to NOT buy from that breeder. Seek out another.
Please read and find out everything about the breed BEFORE you buy. Find out about the height, weight and faults. You deserve a good representation of the breed, even though you only want apet?. The differences between a show and pet puppy will be something very minor; not noticeable to the average person. Your pet puppy should grow up to be a dog that anyone would be proud to own. Even though he/she may not grow up to be a champion, in the eyes of the public, he should look like one.
(Reference: Ask these questions when buying a puppy. Retrieved October 23, 2005, from: http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/breederquestions.html.)
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i’ve labrador puppies of only 18 days old……each puppy is in good condition…. i’m not a trader…. fon colour one male, 2 female and black colour two females…..
Naveen – I’m sorry but I don’t allow breeder or sale of dogs on my blog. If you have problems placing your pups, please feel free to contact one of the non-profit Labrador Retriever rescues listed on my website.
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Hi Shannon Its been ages. I hope that all is well with you. Its Lulus owner. Lulu has been doing really well. She has settled down and really is a smashing dog. However we do have a problem ,I take lu to the fields everyday for a run. She has manage to get a grass seed up her nose or something. her nose is running, like she has a cold. Shes blowing out her nose and sneezing. Trying I think to clear herself. Another thing I have notice is that she has started snoring when asleep. Something she never did before. I thought she had a chill. We have been to the vet who has given us three days to clear or he will put Lulu out and look up her nose with a camera. I would really like to avoid that being done. Any advice on getting whats ever it is out? I was told its common with Labs because their nose seems to be always on the ground sniffing !!! Many Thanks
Hi Penny!
This is a bit off-topic for this article thread but if Lulu were my Lab Brat, I would have the scope done because she seems miserable. However, please make sure that they do preventative blood work before the procedure to make sure that she is healthy enough to go under anesthetic. It usually costs around $35 to have the blood panel done but it helps ensure that there are no complications while she is under sedation.
Please let me know how it goes. The Lab Brats are keeping their paws crossed that the procedure goes smoothly and she is back to her energized self in no time!
please reply i need to know very soon were putting down my dog and we need to know if you have any for sale to$ 1oo to $200 please . thank you very much i will greatly apreciate it
I’m sorry but there are no reputable breeders that will charge that low of a price for their Labrador Retriever puppies. May I suggest you contact your local Labrador Retriever rescue to find your next perfect canine companion.
Best of luck and our condolences on the health of your current pup.
im intrested in labs and any hunting dog please help me out by Feb. 15th 2o10 if you can
im looking for a lab puppy thats a female under $150 if you can help me out
Its penny and Lulu again. One more thing, I wonder if anyone can help me with. Lulu suffers from “Blocked Anal Gland” .We make an appointment to go to the vets every 6 weeks to have it empted. I have noticed that Lulu is scrapping her bottom on the floor licking her bottom ( The Symptoms of blocked glands and that of worms. I know we dont have them). Are coming back more often. Its only been four weeks and Im taking her to the vets tomorrow. The vet did mention that as Lulu is a young dog, I should consider her having an operation to have the gland removed. Has anybody else out there had this done?. I would like to know more. Lulu is a field type Labrador I am very worried about the operation. I would rather keep taking her back to get it empted. I really do want to do whats best for lulu. Lulu is a Field type Labrador and she is 19 months old. Is this a problem that mix breed dogs get or just Labradors. Thank you for any help. penny Sevenoaks UK X
I would definitely do a great deal of research before subjecting my pups to that type of surgery. Messing around with that area can have a great number of “side effects”.
We have an 11 year old male yellow lab who has been sick since the third week in June. We’ve had him to the vets and have spent over $2,000 trying to find out what is ailing him. He gets better and is then sick again after only about 3,4, or 5 days. What can you tell me about stomach obstruction? He threw up this morning food he had eaten on Monday, and today if Friday.
Thank you.
You need to get your Lab to the vet immediately as that is way too long to wait to have it professionally checked out. By waiting, you are increasing the chance of dehydration, infection or something else that may result in you losing your precious pup. Both of the Lab Brats had severe vomiting episodes and the vet said that if we would have waited any longer, we definitely would have lost Cheyenne and may have lost Dakota.
In the meantime, we have been told that you should never give a vomiting dog food and should wait many hours before giving a boiled beef/rice mixture (bland for the stomach). Most important is to keep your pup hydrated while you get the next possible appointment with your veterinarian.
Please let us know how it goes.
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