How To Choose A Labrador Puppy From A Litter

It sometimes is not as easy as showing up and falling into puppy love.

How to choose a labrador puppy from a litter. Choosing a puppy is an important step towards ensuring you end up with a healthy well adjusted and happy long term companion. Select litters with strong mother lines. Dont let the PUPPY choose YOU.

2222010 Ask the breeder why these two particular dogs were bred. Sometimes if you see puppies advertised online you may not know what youre going to buy. 892016 Which of the puppies look well balanced move well etc.

Look at the area the puppies have been kept- make sure its clean. 352015 The first decision to make is to choose what type of Labrador you wish to end up with. Check for any signs of illness like nasal discharge or watery eyes.

Let him explore the house sniffing as he goes along. Dams project more influence on the litter than the sire. When you first see all the puppies it can be a hard decision especially when they all look alike.

222019 That is right. Labradors in the UK and in the USA fall into two distinct types. Bring a clean towel from home and rub the mother dog and a couple of litter mates with it.

Make sure they can provide all of the details of the Labrador puppys breeding and history. If they have had other litters ask for references from people who bought those puppies. Once you bring your puppy home it is then your responsibility to provide proper socialization and obedience trainingThis will shape the temperament and behavior habits of your puppy and set him up to thrive in society.