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« on: June 06, 2012, 11:39:19 AM » |
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Well like the title says
I'm after a bitch pedigree Labrador golden colour and rang a few dog homes to which a golden 1 seems to be hard to get hold off and best part of £500
Well Loking around the net a few private sellers seem to be selling them! I've found 1 at £350
Just wanting to know what I should be looking for when viewing? As this is all new to me
Thanks
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« on: June 06, 2012, 11:39:19 AM » |
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Bolton Dave
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« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2012, 11:46:26 AM » |
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I'm no expert on these things but I do know Labs can be bad on their hind legs from quite a young age too. Make sure you check all the vet records too for proof of jabs etc.
Also - get googling, i'm sure there will be stacks of info
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Dexter_Morgan
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« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2012, 11:55:38 AM » |
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Try here for a puppy http://www.champdogs.co.uk/What I'd be looking for is a non puppy farmer, a five generation pedigree certificate meeting the parents and asking about Hip scores for both parents. I would also ask if there has been any history of bloat within the bloodlines. Generally a good standard of home your buying from not a shed in some run down industrial estate. Good breeders will also offer a puppy pack and support after the puppy leaves with a general interest in how the puppy is doing months after you take him/her home. I got my first dog five years ago and learned an awful lot from him if its your first dog beware: They take up your time need love and attention, My Mrs was very house proud that went, I was into high end home cinema that went it will change your life my lad certainly changed my life and if I'm honest to a degree my outlook on life. Good Luck if you need any further advice I'll keep sticking my head in and see if I can help I not an expert by any means just an enthusiastic dog lover. |
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Dexter_Morgan
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« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2012, 12:11:42 PM » |
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Health
Labradors are essentially a healthy breed.
Hips and Elbows should be scored for dysplasia in breeding stock prior to mating and an annual eye test can detect Hereditary Cataracts and GPRA, GPRA is 100% genetic and so the status of the parent’s eyes entirely affects the puppy’s eyes for the future.
DNA Screening is also available for - prcd-PRA and CNM. The OptiGen prcd-PRA test is a DNA-based test that helps you avoid one form of Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA). PRA refers to a group of diseases that cause the retina of the eye to degenerate slowly over time. The result is declining vision and eventual blindness. Care must be taken with excessive exercise whilst they are puppies.
CNM - Centro nuclear Myopathy (Muscular Myopathy of the Labrador) is a disabling disease affecting Labrador Retrievers that has been described for 30 years. The number of affected dogs varies and frequently depends upon which fashionable studs and dams have been extensively used for breeding. Often a popular Labrador might be a carrier, but it is only discovered after many litters of puppies have already been produced. Recently the numbers of affected litters appears to be increasing. It is possible to test a litter of puppies as soon as permanent identification is established.
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BlueTaylor
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« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2012, 12:18:39 PM » |
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Cheers Dextor for that info will take a look at that site!
Yeah I've heard about their hips but didn't even think about asking for the ratio! Might not even have it! Talking to the seller on the phone, mother is fit and healthy and available to see as its at the house, farther isn't available to view! Has all the papers proving its a ped and also it's had all the vacs
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Dexter_Morgan
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« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2012, 12:28:07 PM » |
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Cheers Dextor for that info will take a look at that site!
Yeah I've heard about their hips but didn't even think about asking for the ratio! Might not even have it! Talking to the seller on the phone, mother is fit and healthy and available to see as its at the house, farther isn't available to view! Has all the papers proving its a ped and also it's had all the vacs
Some people won't hip score anything over 25 is normally a bad score most breeds are in the teens range which is generally decent. It could be you've just stumbled on someone who breeds every now and then for fun and produces decent dogs I would say just take your time and make sure your happy with everything before committing. Do as much research as possible and ask about the eyes. Labs in general are a healthy breed. |
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« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2012, 12:29:49 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: June 06, 2012, 12:41:27 PM » |
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Look nice healthy puppies mate go for it.
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« Reply #9 on: June 06, 2012, 01:00:36 PM » |
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BlueTaylor
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« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2012, 02:39:15 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2012, 03:05:32 PM » |
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Some good info been given already. I would also check the mother. Ask to see her and it will tell you a lot. If they are not keen on you seeing the mum I would stay well clear.
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BlueTaylor
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« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2012, 03:17:20 PM » |
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Well what would it be best sleepin in? A cage or bed?
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« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2012, 03:36:08 PM » |
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Well what would it be best sleepin in? A cage or bed?
I can only tell you my own experiences a lab is med-large breed so the cage has to fit the dog do you have space for this ? My dog hated his cage from the get go I had ten sleepless nights and had to clean poo out the cage. I eventually got a cheap plastic crate and replaced when he was to big for it, you get these from Pets @ home the largest doesn't cost more than £15 if memory serves me right. He settled to this straight away. He has a bed in the livingroom and one up stairs he knows there his beds and happily goes to them. Its what's right for you and the dog. With the crate/bed you put his blankets and toys in it and they know its there space. Ikea do fleece blankets I think there a pound a fleece come in various colours there decent bedding for the pup. When you first get the pup get toys they can chew on and also get the pee sheets can't remember there name they give off a scent and the dog pee's on them, they work and it saves pee going everywhere. |
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« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2012, 03:44:42 PM » |
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I can only tell you my own experiences a lab is med-large breed so the cage has to fit the dog do you have space for this ? My dog hated his cage from the get go I had ten sleepless nights and had to clean poo out the cage. I eventually got a cheap plastic crate and replaced when he was to big for it, you get these from Pets @ home the largest doesn't cost more than £15 if memory serves me right. He settled to this straight away. He has a bed in the livingroom and one up stairs he knows there his beds and happily goes to them. Its what's right for you and the dog.
With the crate/bed you put his blankets and toys in it and they know its there space. Ikea do fleece blankets I think there a pound a fleece come in various colours there decent bedding for the pup.
When you first get the pup get toys they can chew on and also get the pee sheets can't remember there name they give off a scent and the dog pee's on them, they work and it saves pee going everywhere.
Yes true I only ask as I once heard that they feel "safer" in a cage more than they would a bed! Maybe get one of those plastic ones like you say and fill it |
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