i want to know that cause my 11 year old girl is gonna take care of her and she wants to know how much it craps
2006-07-13 07:00:34 · 7 answers · asked by chipster_520 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
between 75 to 125 pounds. we have a black lab, and hes very big, and guess what his poop is very large.
2006-07-13 07:05:45 · answer #1 · answered by Moose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be realistic. Your 11 year old will take care of the dog for a week and then you'll be doing at least half of if not all the work. If you don't want that, then DO NOT get a dog. You'll just end up negelcting it or dumping it at the pound.
Also ask what will happen in 6-7 years if she decides to move out or go to college? Are you going to care for the dog for the next 5-10 years? Are you willing to care for it while she's away at camp? At school? Do you have a big, well secured backyard that the dog can play in? Who is going to walk the dog in winter?
Are you going to be able to pay for emergency medical bills? I'm guessing that unless your 11 year old is Dakota Fanning, she doesn't have the thousands of dollars to help the dog if he gets hit by a car, has hip problems, has knee problems, has tendon problems, or gets a cyst/tumor (it's a frequent problem for labs).
I've seen labs that are 100 pounds. The bigger the dog, the bigger the, "crap" as you so eloquently put it. Also, the bigger the food bill. It can also mean larger regular vet bills like teeth cleaning (more antibiotics, pain killer, and anesthetic for a big dog).
Please consider visiting your local rescue organization or animal shelter. I have good friends that were able to rescue a gorgeous black lab puppy from a shelter. The shelters and rescue groups are always loaded with labs of some variety, and this time of year, puppies seem to always be around. If you do want a puppy, make sure you both understand that housebreaking can take 6 months. Getting a slightly older dog can alleviate some of that responsibility.
I've linked to a rescue site where you can search for dogs in your area that might fit your needs. I've also linked to the lab rescue organization. If rescue doesn't fit your needs, then I've also linked to a few sites about how to pick a reputable breeder (NEVER buy from a newspaper ad, a pet shop, or a irresponsible backyard breeder). They are pricey, but they do their best not to contribute to the 6-8 million dogs that are given up to shelters each year, half of which are killed for lack of space and homes.
Good luck to you in this. : )
2006-07-13 07:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have one. and she is only 6 months old.
Horse piles. to be honest.
females get to be 50 to 60 pounds 45 at the least. If its the runt, 45 or 40. males the largest I have ever heard of is 90 or 95 pounds. labs are so great though, and i am near that age and i have to use a shovel to move it out of the yard and into the woods, yuck.
2006-07-13 08:55:27 · answer #3 · answered by Wish I still had all my dogs!!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a friend with a 120 lb 4'-0" chocolate lab.
2006-07-13 07:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by kennydownes187 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anywhere from 50-80 lbs. Big dogs. ♥
2006-07-13 07:04:36 · answer #5 · answered by ♥USMCwife♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they can get pretty big. they can get up to 120 pounds or so. i would research on the internet before i would get one just to make sure that you know what you are getting yourself into. i'm not saying that you shouldn't get a lab, but just do your homework first.
2006-07-13 07:42:39 · answer #6 · answered by Nickie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh f'rkrissakes ...!! DON'T GET **ANY** dog!!!
2006-07-13 11:02:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋