| Buying a Labrador puppy is not as easy as it might | | | | pups and will have socialized the dogs so that they |
| seem. Labradors can either be found in pet stores or | | | | are not anxious around people. |
| from breeders. Pet stores usually get their dogs from | | | | Look over the whole litter when you are choosing a |
| corrupt puppy mills where the dogs are neglected. | | | | Labrador puppy. Beware of one that is shy or overly |
| Never purchase a puppy because you feel sorry for | | | | reserved. Aggressive Labrador puppies may not be |
| them or because they are adorable, if you do not | | | | the best choice of pet either. The best choice would |
| follow these rules, you will regret it later. You need | | | | be to look for pups that are sociable and innocent. |
| to use intelligence when you are buying a Lab for | | | | Take a closer look at the Labrador puppies. A model |
| both your sake and the sake of your Lab. If you | | | | pet may be a lab pup that does not claw or bite, but |
| purchase a Labrador puppy from a pet store just | | | | can still intermingle with his siblings. |
| because they are cute, then you are helping the | | | | It is also very important that you see at least one of |
| puppy mills that often abuse these Labradors. | | | | the pups' parents. By seeing where the dogs have |
| A good Labrador puppy breeder is someone who | | | | been bred, getting a look at the litter and seeing at |
| wants the best for the dog. A first-rate quality | | | | least one of the parents, ensures that your choice |
| breeder will not just vend their puppies to anyone | | | | will be a Labrador puppy which has been well bred |
| but they will want to know whether you will be able | | | | and will likely be an ideal companion for you and your |
| to look after them. It is a good idea if you can find | | | | family. |
| out what motivated the breeder to breed in the first | | | | It is important that the sire and dam of the litter are |
| place. It is also important to see that the breeder has | | | | at least two years old and have been tested for |
| active and cheerful dogs and sanitary facilities. | | | | genetic health before the breeding. Try to find a |
| Buy your dog from a responsible Labrador puppy | | | | breeder that doesn't deal in too many different |
| breeder and you will never go wrong. Purchase the | | | | breeds and make sure that he is a member of a |
| animal from a reputable breeder that is known by | | | | breeding club. He should also be happy to take some |
| your national organization. A reputable breeder will | | | | time and answer all of your questions. |
| provide health records for the pup. He should hold | | | | |