Where to get a lab pup?

[trophyhunt]

Kingsland Labradors, they are in south hill puyallup.  Teresa has over 30+ years of experience and has great blood lines.  We had 4 litters from her stud and the dogs are very smart and loving dogs, my female was a good hunter and mom.  You can look them up or PM me for a number.

[rasbo]

a friend of mine has labs 400.00 yellow and black,great dogs ready in two weeks

[buckfvr]

Everyone has their opinion on who has the best dogs. Most are just that. If the person is selling the dog for more than free they should be doing these could test; hips and elbows, EIC, PRA and CNM. If BOTH parents haven't been tested walk away unless it's a free puppy or you are rescuing one from the pound. No exceptions or excuses.

That is pure fact................

[trophyhunt]

Everyone has their opinion on who has the best dogs. Most are just that. If the person is selling the dog for more than free they should be doing these could test; hips and elbows, EIC, PRA and CNM. If BOTH parents haven't been tested walk away unless it's a free puppy or you are rescuing one from the pound. No exceptions or excuses.

That is pure fact................

very true, Teresa at kingsland is big on certifications.

[JJD]

Everyone has their opinion on who has the best dogs. Most are just that. If the person is selling the dog for more than free they should be doing these could test; hips and elbows, EIC, PRA and CNM. If BOTH parents haven't been tested walk away unless it's a free puppy or you are rescuing one from the pound. No exceptions or excuses.

While all the health clearences possible do not "Guarantee" something will not go wrong, it sure skews the odds in your favor.  Like in Poker, playin the odds gives you a much better chance of winning on a regular basis.  Every once in a while someone will fill in an inside straight, but most of the time it's a good way to rapidly decrease your chip stack.
I too am looking for a Lab after having recently lost one. 
I am very selective as I put hundreds of hrs into training over the dogs lifetime.  I see training time as an investment.   If they fall apart in the first few years, even if it was free, I've lost my a** on the deal. 

[elkhunter1977]

Definatley would call Warren at Ireland farms! He's a great guy to deal with and his pups are top notch.

[briancorneal]

Drove to Ireland farms and picked up my pup.  Warren's a great guy, and she was the last female.  Totally worth the 3 hour drive!  The mother was mellow, and the pup seems to pick up commands naturally.  I've never had a dog that had papers, but if this is a result of good bloodlines, I won't get dogs without them!   We haven't figured out a name though.  That is the hardest part of owning this dog so far.  Lol.  I can't wait for until we can walk down some skidder roads together.

 

[briancorneal]

What's a good name for a female?  I was thinking baretta or nova, but the wife won't bite.  I was thinking along the lines of a masculine/feminine name.  Any suggestions?

[trophyhunt]

She's a beauty, our girls name was KC.  Congrats to the new addition!

[buglebuster]

I named my black lab female pup Bailey

[lokidog]

Are you set on a lab?

Might be better options for only or mainly grouse.

Pretty set on a Lab.  I had one years ago, and as far as I'm concerned, they're the best all-around dog for both home and field.

I thought that as well, until I got my first Golden Retriever.      

[Goldeneye]

What's a good name for a female?  I was thinking baretta or nova, but the wife won't bite.  I was thinking along the lines of a masculine/feminine name.  Any suggestions?

I named my Ireland pup Bella (papered name:  Miss Bella Goldeneye Protege of Echo).  One piece of advice is that I would only name her a name you wouldn't be embarrassed to say out loud in the field.   I've heard a few doozies over the years.

[ghosthunter]

I named my Ireland pup.
Ireland's Frarms Dirty Water Treasue. Call name .....Pearl.

 

[Happy Gilmore]

Everyone has their opinion on who has the best dogs. Most are just that. If the person is selling the dog for more than free they should be doing these could test; hips and elbows, EIC, PRA and CNM. If BOTH parents haven't been tested walk away unless it's a free puppy or you are rescuing one from the pound. No exceptions or excuses.

Read this again then check for it on the pups you are considering.

[REHJWA]

What's a good name for a female?  I was thinking baretta or nova, but the wife won't bite.  I was thinking along the lines of a masculine/feminine name.  Any suggestions?

I named my Ireland pup Bella (papered name:  Miss Bella Goldeneye Protege of Echo).  One piece of advice is that I would only name her a name you wouldn't be embarrassed to say out loud in the field.   I've heard a few doozies over the years.

There seem to be a lot of dogs named "Come Here".