American Labrador breeder- recommendations needed

[Sea Dangles]

curly coated retriever is a good breed. I have to say Hab had some good stock for field trials.Lots of sensible choices offered but you still haven't said if you are interested in a dog for anything other than a pet.Will this dog have a job on the course?If you get a dog with a lot of drive,it may not necessarily make the best pet for the home.Something to think about,but after owning a dingo for as long as you have this might seem calm. I had a lab for 13 years and still miss him although he has been gone for 6 years.FWIW,Cole is smarter and more obedient than any retriever I have met to date.Also doesn't shed a dog per week.Hard to come by but worthy of consideration.

[bobG]

Here's a pic of Charlie, my guy from OldSquaw Kennels during training.

[FormerUser]

Maybe rescue a dog?Looking in the pounds is a great place to start!

[Back Beach]

Here he is. Got him from a breeder up in New Hampshire. "Jack" is an 8 week old american lab. Parents are both AKC and field champs. What really made my day was when my son told me it was the best day of his life...man was he thrilled to get this dog...it hasn't left his side yet.

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

Here he is. Got him from a breeder up in New Hampshire. "Jack" is an 8 week old american lab. Parents are both AKC and field champs. What really made my day was when my son told me it was the best day of his life...man was he thrilled to get this dog...it hasn't left his side yet.

Both dog and son are doing well obviously. Great purchase.

[buckman]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

Here he is. Got him from a breeder up in New Hampshire. "Jack" is an 8 week old american lab. Parents are both AKC and field champs. What really made my day was when my son told me it was the best day of his life...man was he thrilled to get this dog...it hasn't left his side yet.

Awesome...and best buddies fora long, long time.

[Jim in CT]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

Here he is. Got him from a breeder up in New Hampshire. "Jack" is an 8 week old american lab. Parents are both AKC and field champs. What really made my day was when my son told me it was the best day of his life...man was he thrilled to get this dog...it hasn't left his side yet.

Congrats. What a great photo of 2 new friends for life, I hope you and your son get as much out of this relationship as I've gotten out of every dog I have ever loved.

My Gramps use to say "if you measure the "value" of a relationship by what you get out of it, compared to what you must put into it, than surely loving a dog is the best bargain man can ever make".

He was dead-on. We work. we play with and take care of our kids. we maintain our homes. We do a million chores that are required. We rest, and we exercise. With whatever puny amount of time is leftover, we give our dogs a portion of that. In return, they give us 100% of their hearts and souls. God Bless the dogs who love us and ask for so very little.

[justplugit]

Originally Posted by Back Beach

Here he is. Got him from a breeder up in New Hampshire. "Jack" is an 8 week old american lab. Parents are both AKC and field champs. What really made my day was when my son told me it was the best day of his life...man was he thrilled to get this dog...it hasn't left his side yet.

Congratulations. Beautiful looking pup.
Look at the size of his head and paws.

[Notfishinenuf]

BB, I don't know how you are at training, you may already be on top of it. If not I would get this book and follow it to the letter. You will not be disappointed. I have had great success with his techniques.

Amazon.com: Water Dog: Revolutionary Rapid Training Method (9780525247340): Richard Wolters, Art Smith: Books

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