Author Topic: Chocolate Lab pup (Read 12034 times)

EastWaViking · « **on:** January 26, 2009, 01:29:06 PM »

I have a chance to get an 11 week old Chocolate Lab female. She is the last of a litter of akc labs and the lady has her parents and other siblings. I want her as a pet first and a retriever second. Here is the picture the lady sent to me, it's the lighter one on the left. The other pic is her parents. She is asking only 75 bucks. Thoughts?

jeepasaurusrex · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2009, 01:35:25 PM »

If I didnt already have 2 labs and 2 mini dachshunds, I would be all over one of them.

SpokaneSlayer · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2009, 01:36:28 PM »

Do it! I would've regretted not picking up my GSP that was advertised on here. I had always wanted one and the price was really good.

cascademountainhunter · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2009, 01:38:25 PM »

im gonna get chocolate lab in a couple years or so. looks good to me.

whacker1 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2009, 02:02:02 PM »

Hide your shoes. I have a 16 month old Chocolate lab that has eaten several pairs of my leather shoes. He won't eat my wifes, but he does take a like to mine.

rosscrazyelk · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2009, 03:03:47 PM »

Do it. Make sure the papers are Legit.

EastWaViking · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2009, 03:27:29 PM »

Quote from: rosscrazyelk on January 26, 2009, 03:03:47 PM

Do it. Make sure the papers are Legit.

What do I look for to make sure they are legit?

Happy Gilmore · « **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2009, 04:46:14 PM »

All litters must be registered with AKC. They will have puppy registration papers with the AKC logo on them showing the sire and dam's registration number and the new litters registration number for each pup whelped. For $75 I wouldn't worry about the papers. Most well bred labs with AKC registration sell for minimum $400. Sometimes you get a deal other times you might really be getting a "deal". For a pet you will have for over 10 years, it might be a better idea to pay a little more up front and get a breeder with guarantees that your pup won't have inheritable diseases/conditions and that the pup has been cared for properly from the start.

You can't tell if a pup has bad hips until they are at minimum 2 years old. By then, you will probably be pretty commited to your furry buddy.....

M_ray · « **Reply #8 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:33:26 PM »

I say do it!

rosscrazyelk · « **Reply #9 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:34:03 PM »

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All litters must be registered with AKC. They will have puppy registration papers with the AKC logo on them showing the sire and dam's registration number and the new litters registration number for each pup whelped. For $75 I wouldn't worry about the papers. Most well bred labs with AKC registration sell for minimum $400. Sometimes you get a deal other times you might really be getting a "deal". For a pet you will have for over 10 years, it might be a better idea to pay a little more up front and get a breeder with guarantees that your pup won't have inheritable diseases/conditions and that the pup has been cared for properly from the start.

You can't tell if a pup has bad hips until they are at minimum 2 years old. By then, you will probably be pretty commited to your furry buddy.....

jeepasaurusrex · « **Reply #10 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:44:32 PM »

Quote from: whacker1 on January 26, 2009, 02:02:02 PM

Hide your shoes. I have a 16 month old Chocolate lab that has eaten several pairs of my leather shoes. He won't eat my wifes, but he does take a like to mine.

Whats her feet smell like.

M_ray · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2009, 05:57:48 PM »

Wow that's wierd I only have one img link on my post page but the photo came up twice? oh well you get the point and where my vote is! they are wonderful pets ... I have a yellow as well, Now I only need a black to round out the group!!!

JBar · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2009, 06:17:31 PM »

Got our papered Chocolate for $100.00 ( from Friends ) and it was the best 100 we've ever spent on hunting expenses. Just because you don't spend 5 or 6 hundred does not mean you won't have a good dog. I would check papers if they are available and ask about bad health in thier lines. The last thing you want is to have a dog with bad hips or worse in a year or so after you're well attached. So I would say do it!

follow maggie · « **Reply #13 on:** January 26, 2009, 06:53:21 PM »

I say do it. For $75, I wouldn't care about papers. I once had a yellow lab I got from the Pullman animal shelter right before I graduated, for $25. That dog was a great hunter and gerat companion for 14 years. If I had the time for 2 puppies, I'd jump on it myself.

EastWaViking · « **Reply #14 on:** January 26, 2009, 08:13:15 PM »

The lady has the akc papers and both parents papers, she pre-sold the rest of the litter for $400 but since they were born has not had any other takers so she is keeping one and selling the other for the price of the shots etc she has into it. I have contacted other buyers who are very happy with the pups they got from her so... it might just be worth it! I'll post pictures tomorrow night if I get it.

thanks

M_ray · « **Reply #15 on:** January 26, 2009, 08:32:05 PM »

Cool it's an exciting time for your family! I don't have papers on either of mine. I allways seem to get someone who wants to get rid of one and I stumble into it ... If I don't plan to breed then to me papers are not a concern.

smdave · « **Reply #16 on:** January 26, 2009, 08:37:13 PM »

My chocolate lab has papers but I had her fixed so the papers are not really worth anything. She is 4 and now has bad hips, both parents were certified.

It sounds like she will be a great addition to your family I say bring her home.

Dave

benbo30 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 26, 2009, 08:45:13 PM »

i would say do it thats an awsome price , i paid $100 for my female black lab 1.5 yr ago akc and everything , the people happened to have a litter by mistake i ended up getting the last pup of the litter she is on the smaller side just how i hoped she would be , and i just got a yellow lab on dec. 31 i paid $350 for him , so now i need to add a choclate lab

i did have a chocolate lab pup about 8 months ago but i ended up giving up to a friend that wanted him

Happy Gilmore · « **Reply #18 on:** January 27, 2009, 01:16:45 PM »

Quote from: JBar on January 26, 2009, 06:17:31 PM

Got our papered Chocolate for $100.00 ( from Friends ) and it was the best 100 we've ever spent on hunting expenses. Just because you don't spend 5 or 6 hundred does not mean you won't have a good dog. I would check papers if they are available and ask about bad health in thier lines. The last thing you want is to have a dog with bad hips or worse in a year or so after you're well attached. So I would say do it!

AKC Papers/Pedigrees don't show any history of health. A reputable breeder will however have the OFA(hips and elbow) CERF(eyes) and EIC(exercise induced collapse)(Labs) results from the parents.(BOTH PARENTS VERY IMPORTANT) You are right, you can get a great dog without papers, not arguing that at all. All the dogs I had growing up didn't have papers. I have one now how has papers and isn't worth a crap unless she decides she is going to work when she wants to work. Trainability is also a trait that can be assessed by seeing both parents on site and with a reputable breeder....But, getting a dog from a friend or family and you know something about them and their dogs is the best way to go!

If you go with a truly good breeder who has had more than one or two litters from the same Sire and Dam you can be fairly confident you won't have problems a few years down the road......

Lastly, if you are going to pay a few hundred bucks, GET A CONTRACT IN WRITING! they are legally binding in WA. under livestock laws. Also get a bill of sale. If you have problems down the road it will save you a lot of grief. just my rant of advice.....Happy.

EastWaViking · « **Reply #19 on:** January 27, 2009, 09:16:44 PM »

Got it!! Great pup, all the papers are legit. Seems like a real smart puppy.

I'm pumped!

M_ray · « **Reply #20 on:** January 27, 2009, 09:59:26 PM »

She's cute as a button too!

M_ray · « **Reply #21 on:** January 27, 2009, 10:00:11 PM »

Ah ... she is a she if I remember right?

EastWaViking · « **Reply #22 on:** January 27, 2009, 10:03:52 PM »

She is a she... Hazel is the name they gave her, I think it may stick.

benbo30 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 27, 2009, 10:45:03 PM »

nice looking pup

PacificNWhunter · « **Reply #24 on:** January 28, 2009, 07:30:16 AM »

Congrats! Good looking lab pup.

SpokaneSlayer · « **Reply #25 on:** January 28, 2009, 07:38:06 AM »

Congrats on the new pup.

Clipboard guy · « **Reply #26 on:** January 28, 2009, 08:50:31 AM »

I have driven through "Hazel" Wyoming once. It was a small town that had a couple of shops that sold knitted pot holders, doilies and denture cream. Nice place though.

GoldTip · « **Reply #27 on:** January 28, 2009, 08:56:18 AM »

Congrats on a great looking pup, looks like you'll have a great hunting buddy.

Birdguy · « **Reply #28 on:** January 28, 2009, 05:48:56 PM »

Looks like a great life for that pup with the kids, great picture. Spend the time now with her to form that bond that will last a lifetime. There is no way to train the bond that can be made with a pup. Good luck.

blacktail luv · « **Reply #29 on:** January 28, 2009, 08:43:48 PM »

I have two labs a black and yellow and they are the best dogs. My one year old can do whatever he wants to them and they seem to love it. Labs are the best family dogs around in my opinion. Congrats to you and your family you will love her... after she stops chewin all your stuff

EastWaViking · « **Reply #30 on:** January 31, 2009, 06:55:04 PM »

"Meggy" is doing great, I have her crate trained and she is retrieving really well. I am looking forward to
this fall!!! The kids had a blast sledding with her today.

Sportfury · « **Reply #31 on:** January 31, 2009, 10:11:22 PM »

Quote from: M_ray on January 26, 2009, 05:33:26 PM

I say do it!

M_ray your girls are getting big! You ever hunt your chocolate?

Later,

Chris

M_ray · « **Reply #32 on:** February 01, 2009, 10:32:08 PM »

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You ever hunt your chocolate

Nope! Don't have time and I don't know how to train them!!!! I just like them for family pets.

And Eastwa that is one cute puppy... I told you!!!

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