Post by: EastWaViking on January 26, 2009, 01:29:06 PM
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Post by: rosscrazyelk on January 26, 2009, 03:03:47 PM
Post by: EastWaViking on January 26, 2009, 03:27:29 PM
Do it. Make sure the papers are Legit.
What do I look for to make sure they are legit?
Post by: Happy Gilmore on January 26, 2009, 04:46:14 PM
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.....
Post by: M_ray on January 26, 2009, 05:33:26 PM
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Post by: rosscrazyelk 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.:yeah:
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.....
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on January 26, 2009, 05:44:32 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. :chuckle:
Post by: M_ray on January 26, 2009, 05:57:48 PM
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Post by: JBar on January 26, 2009, 06:17:31 PM
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Post by: EastWaViking on January 26, 2009, 08:13:15 PM
thanks
Post by: M_ray on January 26, 2009, 08:32:05 PM
Post by: smdave on January 26, 2009, 08:37:13 PM
It sounds like she will be a great addition to your family I say bring her home.
Dave
Post by: benbo30 on January 26, 2009, 08:45:13 PM
Post by: Happy Gilmore on January 27, 2009, 01:16:45 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.
Post by: EastWaViking on January 27, 2009, 09:16:44 PM
I'm pumped!
Post by: M_ray on January 27, 2009, 09:59:26 PM
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Post by: EastWaViking on January 31, 2009, 06:55:04 PM
this fall!!! The kids had a blast sledding with her today.
Post by: Sportfury on January 31, 2009, 10:11:22 PM
I say do it!
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M_ray your girls are getting big! You ever hunt your chocolate?
Later,
Chris
Post by: M_ray 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!!! :)