How to Choose the Right Labrador Breeder: Quality, Not Quantity
Given
the fact that Labradors are very popular animals and there is a lot of interest
shown in buying this breed it should not come as a big surprise that there are
many Labrador breeders catering to this demand. But, it is not the numbers that
count; rather, it is the quality of the breeder as well as the stock of dogs that
he or she has that can help determine whether that is the right Labrador breeder
or not. There are many breeders that are only in it for the money and who may
indulge in unhealthy breeding practices and should not be considered suitable
sources for your Labrador dog.
Registered With a National Kennel Club
or Labrador Retriever Club
No matter where the Labrador breeder is located,
you should consider them to be the right Labrador breeder if he is registered
with a national kennel club or Labrador retriever club. One should also ascertain
the reason why a particular breeder is not registered and if the answer is cost
then one can safely disregard such a breeder since it is an indication that the
breeder is only out to make a quick buck and would not be caring much about the
breed.
The Labrador breeder should keep the dogs in a home as part of a
family and not leave them in kennel runs and the dogs should appear to be in good
health as well as high spirits and should be excited to meet new people and are
not shy from meeting visitors. In addition, one should check out the place that
the dogs spend a majority of their time in and this area should be clean as well
kept in good order. One should also check out the puppy’s parents and at least,
the mother, if not the father as well.
Another factor in choosing the right
Labrador breeder is that he should not be breeding too many different types of
dogs and should know all about breed standards which pertain to the desired qualities
and characteristics of the Labrador that includes its size, proportion, coat,
color as well as temperament. The Labrador breeder should also be close to a local
veterinarian and should show the buyer all the records pertaining to veterinarian
visits for the puppies and should provide explanations of the medical history
of all the dogs in his or her care.
The Labrador breeder that you choose
to buy your dog or puppy from should be very knowledgeable about potential genetic
problems that are inherent in the Labrador breed and should be able to satisfactorily
explain this to you. The breeder should have taken precautions especially with
regard to the puppy’s parents so that they are free from such defects and thus
do not pass on any genetic defects to their puppies and there should be documented
proof of such testing, especially from organizations like Orthopedic Foundation
for Animals.
When figuring out how to choose the right Labrador breeder,
look for tell-tale signs such as whether he will show the buyer how to care for
and train the puppy and will also be able to give references of others who have
purchased puppies from them. The puppies in the care of a Labrador breeder should
have been fed good quality and premium brand foods. The breeder may also not necessarily
have many puppies but may have a list of prospective buyers for the next litter.
You
should be able to obtain a written contract as well as health guarantee from the
breeder and you should go over these documents thoroughly. Another way to choose
the right Labrador breeder would be to make sure he does not require that you
need to utilize the services of a particular veterinarian. One should check out
the available
Labrador puppies and choose one that is most appealing.
Attention: To discover how
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