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Buying Your New Labrador Puppy

Where can I get real help and advice on the million and one issues I have regarding puppy care, crating, feeding, health, exercise, getting into gundog work, showing or a million and one other topics?
One of the main problems when purchasing a puppy is wishing to create a good impression with the breeder, BUT equally [...]

I Want A Pet Labrador Puppy!

I ‘only’ want a pet puppy. Surely the sort of breeder who uses health schemes and competes with their dogs won’t be interested in selling to me?
Breeders who show or work their dogs still always expect the vast majority of their puppies to go into pet homes. Just because they are experienced, regular competitors, doesn’t [...]

Top Tips To Find a GOOD Labrador

I have seen all sorts of types of Labradors out there – some big heavy ones with large heads, some smaller, finer ones. Are they ALL pedigree Labradors and is there any difference between their temperaments?
The Labrador is the most numerous dog in the UK. Its not suprising therefore that they do come in all [...]

What to Look For With Labrador Puppy Health Certificates

‘I’ve heard and seen puppy adverts mentioning health certificates and wondered what this meant and why it is necessary?’
This is a very misunderstood area. Alongside temperament, the health of your Labrador throughout its life is of primary importance to you as pet owners. Three of the most frequent problems that affect the Labrador are Hip [...]

Start Training your Labrador

Many have asked when is the best time to train your labrador. The simple answer is, NOW!
You may be surprised to hear, many owners have asked if certain weather conditions and seasons are more suited to training. For the dog it makes no difference what so ever!
If you have a labrador puppy, then you must [...]