Labrador Breeders : Some Helpful Tips When Dealing With a Breeder.
By: Sharda Baker
Hi there,
Sharda Baker here.
In this article, I would like to discuss Labrador Retriever breeders.
In particular we will discuss what specific questions you should be
asking your breeder to help ensure you are purchasing a healthy
Labrador that has been bred correctly.
Let's ge started then...
FINDING A GOOD
LABRADOR RETRIEVER BREEDER:
Being a dog breeder
is not like being a doctor, lawyer or teacher; there are no set
training or educational requirements to the job. Rather the health, temperament
and adherence
to breed standards or their animals are the measure by which a breeder is
judged.
Most Labrador breeders have a genuine love for their animals, and breed
them responsibly and in the best interests of the individual animals
– as well as the breed as a whole. After all, breeders’ reputations
are based on the ability of the puppies they sell to
develop into champions of the Labrador breed.
Unfortunately,
as with most things, there are those who consider themselves breeders
who are more
interested in making money than raising dogs.
In order to get the Labrador puppy that you want and to be
satisfied with your dog both now and in the future it is
important to do some research on the breeder that you are considering.
WHAT SHOULD YOU ASK A
LABRADOR BREEDER?
Breeders that are concerned about advancing the breed, and who care for
each of the puppies they have will be more than happy
to answer any questions you may have. They will, in fact, probably want to ask you
several of their own before deciding if you are right for
their puppy.
As the buyer you should
consider getting the following information from the
Labrador breeder:
Does the breeder have a contract
to purchase that clearly outlines the guarantee of health
and a return or refund policy?
Does the breeder know or has he/she worked with both the parents of
the puppy?
Can the breeder provide a lineage
chart for the puppy tracing back several generations?
Will the breeder let you see
the other animals in the kennel and is the kennel clean,
well maintained and animal friendly?
Are you allowed to see
other adult Labrador puppies that the breeder
owns socialize together?
Does the breeder limit the amount that you handle the pups?
Does the local, state or national breed organization or club recognize
the breeder?
How often does
the breeder allow the female and male to breed and reproduce?
A good Labrador breeder
will be concerned with the safety and health of the puppies, and will
only allow serious buyers to handle the puppies. If you are just
inquiring about the Labrador breed you may be able to see them from a
distance and may be able to interact with the adult dogs. A breeder may
also limit how long you are in the kennel with the puppies at any given
time, even if you are a serious buyer.
We will look
further into this important topic in later articles.
It cannot be emphasized enough
the importance of doing some research before you invest
in a Labrador Retriever or in any pet for that matter!
Find yourself a good Labrador
book that covers all aspects of choosing,
buying, training and caring for a Labrador and learn
as much as you can.
You then will stand a much greater chance of being
rewarded with a happy healthy and well behaved Labrador
Retriever.
All the best.
Sharda Baker
Dedicated
To Making All Of Your Dog Experiences Happy Ones.
