2006-11-25 01:45:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
the BEST way...
2006-11-25 01:50:20 · update #1
Well first do as much research on labs as you can! They are wonderful, smart, loving companions that you will be pleased with to the end. Make sure you know all the health factors and needs of a lab also. After all that, the best way to find your new friend is to go to your local vet. Thats what I did when i got my yellow lab. Go to your local vet and they should be able to give you a listing of local breeders. Go to each individual breeders house and make sure they are sanitary, and responsible. A resonsible breeder should not be breeding more then two breeds of dogs. Make sure the breeder has the parents that you can see in person, and that she can anwser all your questions possible. She should be able to give you a full backround and health history on the parents. Make sure her puppies and parents are OFA / Penn Hip certified against hip dysplasia. Feel free to ask as many questions as you want and take your time! You want a healthy puppy! NEVER order a puppy online! You never know where it could be coming from!
And just to tell you Labs are NOT small! My male yellow lab got up to 100 pounds once! Average weight is between 70 up. So know what your getting into! But overall they are AMAZING dogs!
2006-11-25 02:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by Brauna x3 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First rule is that all dogs have the potential to be great and they all have the potential to be bad. No matter the breed, it's more about how they are raised and trained. A quick test. Pick the puppy up and hold it on its back, like a baby. Does it stay there and let you pet it and feel safe or does it squirm and try to get away? The former is usually a good sign of an animal that will be docile and a bit submissive. Labs are fabulous with kids. I had one growing up and have two now. As long as you love them and treat them right they have the best temperment. One of my dogs is a therapy dog at an adult day care center where there are mentally and physically challenged people. They pull on her, hit her, and do all sorts of things and she takes it well and licks them back. My husband always had shepherds and they were great with the kids too. Both breeds are smart, so train them well and teach your children the proper way to act around them and you'll be fine. There is nothing better than raising puppies and kids together, the dog will grow to protect them and be their best friend. That puppy will be a great member of the family. PS, the reason there are so many available is because those are the two most popular breeds in the US so there are just a lot of them.
2016-05-23 01:10:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want her to be small, the only way is to go to a rescue & adopt a smaller dog that is 1 year old or older. Labs are medium to large dogs & no one can guarantee where they will be on the size end of the scale as a pup. I have seen runts grow to be the largest dog of the litter as an adult. Go to www.akc.org & find your closest local Labrador rescue group. If you want to start with a pup & want a smaller dog, you need to chose a smaller breed.
Most importantly: make sure the parent dogs were OFA or Penn Hip certified against hip dysplasia.
2006-11-25 02:08:13 · answer #3 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yellow labs aren't small. Just so you are prepared. You can find them through the humane society, newspaper ads, internet, etc. But just be aware you are looking at a dog that when full grown will be at about 70 pounds.
2006-11-25 02:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by sschro9131 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH do a good deed. Visit your local animal shelter. I purchased a male blk lab at ours. This dog is the smartest dog and so well natured. You will be so happy to find a best friend and a loving giving pet at the shelters. Trust me not only are you "saving a pets life" your heart will be filled with love and joy from your lab.
They are such remarkable, smart animals. Good luck!
2006-11-25 01:58:15 · answer #5 · answered by Karen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit the Labrador Club of America website. There will be a breeders list and you can hopefully find someone reputable that is in your area.
2006-11-25 01:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by Cornsilk P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to find a local breeder either on teh internet or newspaper or phone book
2006-11-25 01:47:44 · answer #7 · answered by Kat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your local paper and/or shelter!
2006-11-25 01:53:40 · answer #8 · answered by justmedrt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
internet
2006-11-25 01:47:39 · answer #9 · answered by magdamay34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋