American Labrador breeder- recommendations needed

[bobG]

Check out Frank Purdy's line, OldSquaw Kennels, Labrador Retriever Puppies For Sale Labrador Retriever For Sale Labrador Retriever Breeder
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.

[numbskull]

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).

[Charlieeasy]

Please check out these...Wildrose Kennels - Trainers and Breeders of the Finest British Labrador - Gentleman's Gundogs Since 1972....
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...

[buckman]

Originally Posted by numbskull

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.

[spence]

Originally Posted by buckman

Labs....just hose them off once in a while.

And be prepared to vacuum the house daily.

-spence

[JamesJet]

Originally Posted by spence

And be prepared to vacuum the house daily.

-spence

Very true...

[buckman]

Originally Posted by spence

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.

[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.

[Swimmer]

Originally Posted by spence

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.

[SAUERKRAUT]

Originally Posted by numbskull

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.

[Tagger]

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 ..

[Back Beach]

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.

[JackK]

Very handsome pup, congrats.