Anyone know of a good site for info on dogs?

[lokiju]

I'm thinking of getting a Labrador retrieve puppy from the humane society and have always like labs when I've been around them.

Anyone have any good information sites for dogs or any experience with Labradors?

Thanks.

 

[Sex Smurf]

A Lab puppy will be very hard to find aside from a breeder or pet shop. Most humane and Lab Rescue places will only have adult dogs. Try looking up a Lab rescue place near you, i'm sure there is one.

 

[lokiju]

Finding one isn't the issue really, I found one, just wanted to look into info on them before making the final decision tomorrow of whether to get him or not.

BTW its a 2 month old.

 

[Ulfwald]

Labs are highly intelligent, protective without being aggressive, loyal, easy to train. eager to please, and for the first 2 years, chew anything they can get their mouth on.

 

[sharkeeper]

Human society?

😛

 

[lokiju]

Originally posted by: sharkeeper
Human society?

😛

Gah, opps.

 

[lokiju]

Originally posted by: Ulfwald
Labs are highly intelligent, protective without being aggressive, loyal, easy to train. eager to please, and for the first 2 years, chew anything they can get their mouth on.

Hum, so all in all they're a good dog but the chewing can be bad.

What about shedding, are they really bad with that?

 

[FP]

The are very prone to hip dysplasia so be sure to keep that in mind. I am not saying don't get the dog but 3 of our 4 labs (all came from breeders) ended up suffering from the condition and it wasn't cheap to treat nor easy to watch. Animals (dogs esp) don't let on that they are hurting. The first lab we had eventually broke her leg in 2 places and hip in 1 place running down the stairs to greet us. She couldn't stand but she was wagging her tail and smiling when we walked in none the less.

 

[lokiju]

Originally posted by: binister
The are very prone to hip dysplasia so be sure to keep that in mind. I am not saying don't get the dog but 3 of our 4 labs (all came from breeders) ended up suffering from the condition and it wasn't cheap to treat nor easy to watch. Animals (dogs esp) don't let on that they are hurting. The first lab we had eventually broke her leg in 2 places and hip in 1 place running down the stairs to greet us. She couldn't stand but she was wagging her tail and smiling when we walked in none the less.

The one I'm looking at isn't a pure breed, its got some Shepard in it, I wonder if that's almost a plus though?

😕

 

[Ulfwald]

My lab sheds, but he gets brushed every night. this is good for the coat as well as helps to control the amount that he does shed. if you teach them early that random chewing is bad, they will stick to only their toys. Do not strike your dog unless absolutely necessary, they learn better by a firm NO, BAD DOG, then if your were to "beat it out of them". Beating a young dog can make them afraid of you, as well as destroy the personality they have.

 

[lokiju]

Originally posted by: Ulfwald
My lab sheds, but he gets brushed every night. this is good for the coat as well as helps to control the amount that he does shed. if you teach them early that random chewing is bad, they will stick to only their toys. Do not strike your dog unless absolutely necessary, they learn better by a firm NO, BAD DOG, then if your were to "beat it out of them". Beating a young dog can make them afraid of you, as well as destroy the personality they have.

So no senseless beating, got it.

😉

Think I'd like to get him, my biggest issue at the moment is that I'm going to I'm moving next weekend and the following I'm off to Vegas for 7 days so its not really the best time to get one, but after that I'd be good to go.

I wonder if the humane society would do a doggy lay-a-way :laugh:

 

[Ulfwald]

they might, if you pay for his food and board for them.

 

[lokiju]

Originally posted by: Ulfwald
they might, if you pay for his food and board for them.

Guess its worth a shot.

Thanks for your input!

:beer: