sti-04!!

Just moved into a new house & i am looking at getting a dog

G/f's dad breeds boxers but tbh i dont want my house getting ruined with it.

So fancy a Lab

Preferably a chocolate one

So has anyone got any pointers what to look out for when i go looking ???

Oh & if you have got any pics just fire them up

TIA

S

*Sonic*

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I pick mine up at the weekend

Jap2Scrap

Labs are lovely and affectionate with a good deep WUFF for a bark which doesn't get on your t!ts too much. They're not the smartest dog in the world, nor are they the dumbest but they are generally good natured canines.

Wouldn't like to give any advice on what to look for really except to say when you get one don't let it get overweight. They suffer with their hips and pelvis IF OVERWEIGHT but they're fine otherwise.

Happy hunting.

Diablo

Get a bitch

Less likely to go wandering - a well known trait for male Labs.

sti-04!!

See the thing is my Dad got one from police kennels a few years ago & it was a year old, it was nuts but a great dog, he had to get rid though due to the fact that it couldnt settle in the house so he sent it to my uncles farm in ireland & its still there having the time of its life

Stringpants

We have two Labs...one aged 10 and one aged 4 yrs.

Dillon & Harvey.....they followed the last two...Benson & Monty...we have had Labs since we got together 22 yrs ago.

All male dogs.

They have all been Black Labs...IMHO there is no better looking dogs coat, the golden ones and the brown ones rarely shine ...thats just the way they are.


My kids are now 16 & 14 and the dogs are as much a part of the family unit as any one of us...in fact I think the family would miss the dogs more than me!!

I highly recommend Black Labs and can reccommend a breeder near me in Worcestershire.

I hope you find what you want...you wont regret it(most of the time)

I have one tip...if its a male dog call it "Hugh"

It WILL be short for "Hugh little bast*** why have you chewed my shoes"

Stringpants.

BlackadderII

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Labrador_Retri...Review_5357629

Tiggs

if it has free run of the house dont forget it will leave hair everywhere......grim.

PG

What is his kennel name ? I may have met him.

sti-04!!

His back garden at the moment

sti-04!!

B2Z - I have found them to be a bit boisterious (sp?) as well

I would love a boxer but something is telling me not to take that plunge

I feel the lab would be better suited to me & my enviroment

little'un

iTrader: (9)

I think you'll find most dogs will have a chew at something at sometime. All dogs have different personalities and traites as you probably know

Our boxer has been known to have a gnaw at the door frame - we ended up smothering it in mustard, and he licked it off

If I had a choice I would go for a boxer or lab and more than likely a female.

Lin

steffiraf

Another vote for the lab. A bit bonkers but amazing dogs and very fast learners. Our black bitch has just had pups but unfortunately they have all gone. Here's some pics anyway

Mum


Scooby(one of sonic's dogs)


Brooke(one of Al c's dogs)


Douglas(ours)


p.s. they are 3/4 lab x 1/4 collie

sti-04!!

Does that mean they can herd sheep as well

Cracker's though

steffiraf

<scoobydoo mode on>Smarter than the average dawg!<scoobydoo mode off>

steffiraf

Forgot to say. Try here for a breeder near you.
http://www.labradorforums.co.uk/

badgerstuffer #2

I agree. I have a black female lab and she in losing her coat like it's going out of fashion. It must be the weather. Pain in the **** hoovering all the fecking time but they are great dogs. Loads of character and so friendly.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

Jason.

little-ginge

As LIttle'Un has put, our boxer has chewed the door frame a couple of times - he grew out of this tho. And other than the great globlets of slobber which seem to ooze out of his chops, he is not a destrcutive animal. We have had boxers since i was a tot and they have been absolutely great..

My sister in law has a black lab, and he has been a complete little ****e!! He has chewed the plaster from her kitchen walls, shredded cushions, towels and good knows what else, has pulled the carpet up from the floor and chewed up nearly everything in the house! He is a crazy loveable little guy, but i would personaly choose the boxer - they are loving & playful and love the odd hug or 20!!!

sti-04!!

My ex partner has a 55 varieties (sp?) dog & i was used to hoovering all the time with that, drove me mad at times but hey thats what happens

When we are both at work i think it would be the best thing & keep the dog in the kitchen, that would mean a free roam of that & the conservatory

Thanks for all your pointers

J4CKO

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, my mother in laws retriever (Near enough), eat the house, plaster, wood anything, stupid bloody thing.

Get a bit more of an exciting dog, labs are the Ford Mondeo of the dog world.

ScoobyDoo555

apparently the Chocolate Labs are the most boistrous.

I've had Labs since I can remember (I'm 31 now), and have a Cocker Spaniel and just recently, a black Lab dog (@9 weeks old).

He's got an excellent pedigree (several well known hunting dogs in the breeding line) - and wouldn't be without him now, but bl00dy hell - he's the biggest puppy I've ever had. My sister has my dog's sister, and she's tiny in comparison

The key to a good Lab is exercise. These dogs DEMAND alot of exercise each day. Along with at every opportunity, jumping into rivers/water and/or mud/cowsh1t.

Be prepared to have your legs taken from under you when they bring back a branch as a "gift"!!!!

JUst remember, the dog is only as good as his owner/trainer.

Dan (ps "Bailey" is viewable in the members gallery )

Adrian F

As ScoobyDoo said the key to a happy life with a Lab is lots of interesting walks accross muddy fields and including regular swiming in rivers, ponds or the sea. they are a working breed and if you dont keep them tired and stimulated they will destroy the house. As to colours personal preference but i hear that black is the colour for brains and i am told this is supported by the number of Black Labs doing well in the world of trials at the moment.

Personally i would chose a springer but they are even more manic and a lot more work.

Good luck but just becarefull as there are a lot of Labs with Hip and elbow problems so check for known problems in blood lines and follow the breeders advice for exercise.

C. Jay. k.

Got a male 2 yr old black lab ,loved a good chew when he was a pup but now....well, he has proved to be worth the early hassle,superb dog ,lets the kids do allsorts to him an all round goodun and oh so f*cken strong.
Got to keep them well excercised.
Col

Scoob99

iTrader: (1)

Go for the Boxer I promise you you would not forget it
Cheers
Colin

moses

i luv labradors myself i fell in luv with them when i was a wee boy and the blind association group thing, they brought a dog up and all the kids got 50p to give it to the charity and we got some nice colouring labrador books and stickers and a big smart badge and some books about experience of labradors

i luv em anyway, i had a rottie , dogs r awesome

moses

their so cute







here is the milkybar lab he feels left alone coz the others have a tan

4X4BOB

Any more info on ya GF's dad's boxers?
It just so happens I'm after a boxer pup!

Bob

eClaire

Get a cat

ScoobyDoo555

hmmm. My Spaniel is quite partial to a cat, but the Lab is still on puppy food

Dan