Before You Buy A Labrador...
Make Sure They Are Right For
You!!
Every day, thousands of Labrador Retrievers are
euthanized in shelters across the country.  Most of the
time, these Labradors were 'gifts' or an impulse buy.  
Over time, they just become unwanted mouths to feed
and are eventually dropped off at the local shelter.  
Labradors dig, chew, jump, beg, bark, and SHED!!!  Of
course, they are dogs.  Before you decide if the
Labrador is the right dog for you, please visit my
articles
page, then decide.  Labradors, like any pet, take time
and money.  Labs are a family oriented dog and prefer
to be with their humans at all times.  They don't do well
locked in a kennel or shoved in the back yard and
forgotten about.  They don't do well with owners who
can't keep up with their active lifestyle.  They don't do
well with those owners who prefer everything in its right
place, clean, and tidy all the time (tails and shedding
take care of that!!).  Be prepared to vacuum at least
twice a week, because, they do SHED!  Be prepared to
attend an obedience class with your Lab, so it won't
become unruly and a bad canine citizen.  Obedience
classes can also help relieve some of their energy.  Most
Labs like to have a job to do.  Any job, they will enjoy!  
But, be warned.  If you don't give them a job, they are
likely to find one by digging up your lovely landscaped
yard!!!
I believe the Labrador to be the best friend I could ever
ask for.  But they are not for everyone!  Please read my
articles page and do some extensive research on the
Labrador before you buy!
       There are many 'breeders' out there that are trying to
make a quick buck.... Don't be
fooled!  A reputable breeder
is always active in a dog sport, whether it be in obedience,
conformation, agility, hunt tests, field trials, tracking, or any
combination of these sports.  Reputable breeders also do
health testing and certification by OFA, CERF, Optigen,
AVCO, OVC and a host of others.  Having Prelim's are NOT
enough..... Make sure the Sire and Dam have FINALS from
OFA.  Breeding stock cannot have a final certificate issued
from OFA until they are 24 months old.  Please, please do
your research before settling on a breeder!!!