Looking for a new family addition and want to purchase an American type labrador pup. Been doing some research and visiting some kennels this week, but want to expand a little more. Can anyone recommend a kennel/breeder in our area? What's a reasonable price for an AKC dog? Been quoted anywhere from $850-$2,000 so far.

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shoot angler229 a pm. his folks have a nice pup they got a few months ago

Dino dunno?

Dino dunno?

Dino is still kicking, but pushing 16 years old and really showing it.

Love talking dogs. Had a Black Lab. Looked a lot like his dad Buckstone Zane. Shoot me PM I might be looking again soon.

Driftwood

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Can't help but remember talking dogs with Habs.......... Might want to see if Habs Jr is in the loop with whoever his father dealt with....

Mike my parents just got a lab from Brookstone Labradors in Kingston and he is great. The breeder is excellent and very good at finding the right match for your needs. If your in the Pembroke area let me know.

Gunning Island Kennels in South Dartmouth Ma. I have gotten two dogs from him. He has many champion dogs in feild trials and obedience. Usually has anywhere from 10-16 dogs on site and doesn'nt over breed. The dog I have now is four and is an awesome dog. He is a very solid dog in excellent physical condition, although he's 99 pounds. Paul and Pauline Botehlo are very nice to deal with too. PM me, I can send you some pics.

Gunning island. My sister has gotten all her labs there. They aren't giving them away though. Beautiful dogs
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Yeah get a holt of Habs. John dealt with a breeder from the midwest and Stormy and Hunter are winners of many ribbons .

Give Don a call.
He breeds them,
Sport Fishing Charters, Scituate, MA - deep sea sportfishing for tuna, shark, bass, blues, mackerel, cod and flounder; bachelor parties, birthday parties, shark fishing, corporate outings, family, children and group parties; whale watching; teaching (http://www.labradorfishingcharters.com/index.html)

I got my dog from a smaller breeder in Georgetown MA, he is not a business but a very experienced amateur / semi pro AKC/HRC trainer with great dogs and has really become a good friend of mine. He just started a website Rocking Retrievers Home (http://www.rockingretrievers.com). I seriously can't say enough about Bob. If you look at it, "Layla" is my dogs mom and "Ringo" is his brother. Here is a picture of my dog Hudson.

I have been at AKC competitions with Paul Botehlo (mentioned above) and he seems like a decent guy with good dogs. I also have extensively worked with Lois Monroe out of Heart and Soul Retrievers and she has some very good dogs. Her website is Heart and Soul Retrievers (http://www.heartandsoulretrievers.com) and although not the best site she has great dogs and does a good job training them. I just checked the site and her dog Faith had a litter with a couple pups left. I thought one of the best resources is Labrador retreivers of Greater Boston at LRCGB: Home (http://www.lrcgb.org). You'll find tons of great info there on all types of labs and local breeders.
I could go on for a long time with this stuff, if you have questions drop me a PM and I would be happy to give you a call. I was very into dogs before the arrival of my children a few years ago, and now don't train or hunt as much but love them all the same.

Mike get one of these, they track half as much mud and they don't tear up the lawn with holes.

YouTube - dog walks on back 2 legs like human (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_u5I2CNjuE&feature=related)

Mike,

If your not planning on showing/hunting/trials and just looking for family pet please consider a rescue dog. There are a TON of labrador rescue groups out there and more than a TON of dogs that need great homes.

OK that was my PSA for the year.

Hey BackBeach -

I am a golden retriever man myself. When looking for a place to board my golden for 2 weeks during my honeymoon, I thankfully found Jennifer Broome who owns Quinebaug Kennels in the northeast corner of Connecticut.

Jennifer is well known as a trainer of hunting dogs, and she is also a small, serious breeder of labs. She used to take her dogs to some of the hunting/fishing shows in CT and Mass.

Anyway, I love her for boarding, and she has a good reputation as a breeder. Her dogs are field stock as opposed to show stock, bred more for ability and temperment than looks.

I have seen her dogs in action, they are awesome. Jen is super friendly. I'm not sure her website mentions her breeding program, but you could ask her about that. You could not go wrong.

Quinebaug Kennels (CT) :: Dog Training, Dog Boarding, Gun Dog Training (http://www.quinebaugkennels.com/)

I can also vouch for these dogs as having seen her and her dogs at several AKC events. Very friendly person BTW.



Hey BackBeach -

I am a golden retriever man myself. When looking for a place to board my golden for 2 weeks during my honeymoon, I thankfully found Jennifer Broome who owns Quinebaug Kennels in the northeast corner of Connecticut.

Jennifer is well known as a trainer of hunting dogs, and she is also a small, serious breeder of labs. She used to take her dogs to some of the hunting/fishing shows in CT and Mass.

Anyway, I love her for boarding, and she has a good reputation as a breeder. Her dogs are field stock as opposed to show stock, bred more for ability and temperment than looks.

I have seen her dogs in action, they are awesome. Jen is super friendly. I'm not sure her website mentions her breeding program, but you could ask her about that. You could not go wrong.

Quinebaug Kennels (CT) :: Dog Training, Dog Boarding, Gun Dog Training (http://www.quinebaugkennels.com/)

Lots of great responses, thanks guys.

go to the pound. Lots of great dogs looking for a home and luv.

Give Don a call.
He breeds them,
Sport Fishing Charters, Scituate, MA - deep sea sportfishing for tuna, shark, bass, blues, mackerel, cod and flounder; bachelor parties, birthday parties, shark fishing, corporate outings, family, children and group parties; whale watching; teaching (http://www.labradorfishingcharters.com/index.html)

X2, Great guy and great dogs. I believe he has some pups on the way.

If your looking for a great family dog with strong hunting credentials, my son's buddy's Lab just had pups that have german shorthair in them. Looks like a lab but points like a pointer. I think we might get one.

Check out Frank Purdy's line, OldSquaw Kennels, Labrador Retriever Puppies For Sale Labrador Retriever For Sale Labrador Retriever Breeder (http://www.oldsquawkennels.com)
My present dog came out of this kennel. Very high end field dogs. Frank is a top notch breeder and field trial competitor, and takes his dogs deadly seriously. Not to mention, his kennel facility is world class! He also screens both the bitch and male for genetic defects inherit disorders.
I realize he's out in Dowling, Mich, but he has family in Ma (Weymouth) and he's up this way often, and will actually deliver a pup if possible. He also has started dogs available.

Get a golden, it's going to end up as your wife's dog anyways and she'll prefer the curls (as well as not having to stare at the dog's genitalia).

Please check out these...Wildrose Kennels - Trainers and Breeders of the Finest British Labrador - Gentleman's Gundogs Since 1972 (http://www.uklabs.com)....
Without a doubt, BEST in the world....I had breed
labs in the past..I.E. Pine Pasture Kennels...Mike
and Kathy are great people....Easy Out...

Get a golden, it's going to end up as your wife's dog anyways and she'll prefer the curls (as well as not having to stare at the dog's genitalia).

Great dogs,but plan on a big grooming bill.
Labs....just hose them off once in a while. :biglaugh:

Labs....just hose them off once in a while. :biglaugh:
And be prepared to vacuum the house daily.

-spence

And be prepared to vacuum the house daily.

-spence

Very true...

And be prepared to vacuum the house daily.

-spence

Goldens are worse.
I had great luck with changing my dogs diet. Forget the vet., ask the people at the feed and grain store.Really improved my old labs coat.

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.

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

Mission accomplished, thanks for all the input guys.

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

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.

And be prepared to vacuum the house daily.

-spence

I vac every three days after my Golden, but I am used to it. It is my third. If I didn't get this one I probably would have found a lab. I think both breeds are precious.

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.

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.

Mike enjoy the dog. Your son has a best buddy for life.

Congrats and remember the frustrating parts only last minutes, the memories last forever.

Congrats and remember the frustrating parts only last minutes, the memories last forever.

You're not kidding. The pup behaves nicely with my 6 year old son, but he chases my 3 year old son around the house, latches onto his pant leg, then tries to shake him like a stick...:laugha: Reminds me of the movie Vacation..

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.

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.

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Vic

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. :D

Get a golden, it's going to end up as your wife's dog anyways and she'll prefer the curls (as well as not having to stare at the dog's genitalia).

BB: Probably another Black Lab for you. My island friend had one that would eat all of his dead eels at the end of a trip. I know you have a lot of this by product during the course of your fishing season.

My favirote dog ,. black Lab ... I've had 2 ,,, It was very bad at the end having to put them down because of hips .. I don't know if you can research this through family history from a breader .. That being said ,, very lovable dogs ,, love kids ,, love water,, gentle giants ..

We've had "Jack" for almost three weeks now, and "Dino" for over 15 years. Dino is teaching him the ropes so far, but took a few good swipes at the pup just to let him know who's boss.

Been lots of sleepless nights so far too, but is getting better...kind of like having a newborn baby all over again.

Very handsome pup, congrats.