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Finding A Labrador Retriever
from:Once you have decided that a Labrador Retriever is the right dog for you and your family, you are now ready to begin the search for a puppy that will hopefully be an ideal pet for the entire household, one that will be fun training to retrieve and can be used as such during the hunting season. Whether it would be a male or a female is something that you need to decide before buying a Labrador Retriever. For those who want to acquire a hunting dog, a male is preferable because a female may come in heat just when she is needed as a retriever. However, in other circumstances, there is really not much difference; each sex has advantages and disadvantages. Either will wander if enticed away by neighboring dogs, or stay at home to be with their family. For the prospective dog owner, a good way to find the right Lab is to go to dog shows. There are dog magazines that you can buy that list the shows with dates and where they are going to be held. At a dog show, talk with as many people as possible, especially with those who will put you in touch with active breeders. Unfortunately, many successful breeders are "kennel blind," believing so strongly in their own type of Labrador that they do not see the faults in their stock. However, breeders are flattered when a serious beginner asks their advice; and the more intelligent the questions asked, the more interest there is in helping the new breeder to get started. The successful breeder is the one with many satisfied customers, and it is important for the beginner to talk with owners of Labradors from some of these kennels before visiting the place. This is a big country, and you may end up buying a high-priced puppy from a person you have never seen, so you have to make sure that you will get what you are paying for. This involves talking with a great many Labrador owners and breeders and eventually deciding upon a breeder whose advice you believe to be trustworthy. No one is infallible; miracles rarely happen and we never get perfection, but with proper research and planning, mistakes can be minimized when buying a puppy which you hope will be a superior, all-purpose pet. At first, the beginner can rarely see the difference between one puppy or dog within a breed and another, especially if they are all the same color. It takes constant training of the eye to distinguish various differences between the Labradors one has the opportunity to see. Also, there is more involved than visual appearance in selecting the ideal puppy. A beginner will be more capable in choosing the right breeder than the right puppy and should rely upon the breeder to make the selection.
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Rescue groups primarily run by volunteers - insideTORONTO.com
Rescue groups primarily run by volunteers insideTORONTO.com, Canada - By JACQUE NEWMAN I'm having no luck in my attempt to adopt a Labrador retriever from a dog rescue service. If these organizations are as busy as they seem, ... |
Pet calendars brighten days, support animals - Atlanta Journal Constitution
Pet calendars brighten days, support animals Atlanta Journal Constitution, USA - So if you’re still looking for a calendar, here are some from local groups featuring local animals: Golden Retriever Rescue of Atlanta: This 14-month ... |
Rescue groups nervous about Marley and Me Rachel Lippmann, KWMU ST ... - KWMU
Rescue groups nervous about Marley and Me Rachel Lippmann, KWMU ST ... KWMU, MO - The movie, a Christmas Day release, traces the relationship a family has with their beloved Labrador retriever. Cindy Kuschel runs a Labrador rescue program ... |
Local animal advocates ask that we use a little restraint - Ventura County Star
Local animal advocates ask that we use a little restraint Ventura County Star, CA - ... board member with Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue. Most Labs are given to shelters and rescue groups when they're about a year, she said. ... |
Local shelter dog is a movie star in Marley & Me - Examiner.com
 Examiner.com | Local shelter dog is a movie star in Marley & Me Examiner.com - Rudy was just over a year old when Susan Woolley, a volunteer with Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida Inc., learned he was about to be euthanized by ... |
‘Marley’ Prompts Dog Food, Blanket Drive - Dog Channel
‘Marley’ Prompts Dog Food, Blanket Drive Dog Channel, CA - ... Labrador Retriever – inspired the American Humane Association to help collect dog food and blankets for Denver-area animal shelters and rescue groups. ... |