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Offline Ireland Farms

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Re: looking for a good breed black lab pup?
« Reply #15 on: May 10, 2011, 09:32:40 PM »
Rick is dead on about back yard breeders. Most just want to breed their dog once so they can keep a pup or let their kids have the experience. Sure you can find a good dog from a BYB, but always run the risk of uncertainty in regards to its future health. Most all of the health issues in labs are hereditary, so buying a pup from a reputable breeder is important when considering a pup. Make sure the parents have the necessary clearances, and look at the grandparents and great grandparents as well. Get references from clients with past pups.

If you are looking for that "bull" look in a lab, you are wanting an English Lab. English labs typically aren't as well known for their ability in the field as American, but they are a bit underestimated. Many English bred labs are titled in the field as well.  I currently have two black English females with a nice hunting  background if you're interested.

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Re: looking for a good breed black lab pup?
« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2011, 10:13:39 AM »
Please come out to the Rainier Hunting Retriever Hunt Test this weekend. I can think of about 8-10 breeders of labs who will be there. You can see the full range of everything you've ever heard labs called besides a "Lab" and see how they work in the field first hand and make your own judgement to what style best fits your needs.

I am on the Hunt Test Committee and Gun Captain for the event but, I would be happy to spend some time- If you have a shot gun and would like to help me shoot duck fliers, drop me a PM.
Bob Pepper's Retriever Grounds, 10810 W. Snoqualmie Valley Rd. NE, Carnation, WA

We have over 180 individual dogs participating so I can guarantee you will see a wide variety of dog styles and skill levels.
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Re: looking for a good breed black lab pup?
« Reply #17 on: May 11, 2011, 02:41:59 PM »
Please come out to the Rainier Hunting Retriever Hunt Test this weekend. I can think of about 8-10 breeders of labs who will be there. You can see the full range of everything you've ever heard labs called besides a "Lab" and see how they work in the field first hand and make your own judgement to what style best fits your needs.

I am on the Hunt Test Committee and Gun Captain for the event but, I would be happy to spend some time- If you have a shot gun and would like to help me shoot duck fliers, drop me a PM.
Bob Pepper's Retriever Grounds, 10810 W. Snoqualmie Valley Rd. NE, Carnation, WA

We have over 180 individual dogs participating so I can guarantee you will see a wide variety of dog styles and skill levels.

I am sure Happy would be more then happy to talk and introduce you to many people out there, Ut gets him away from having to shoot ducks  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

I will be in a blind out there, thats for sure.
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