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Originally Posted by moncton golden flames
I am looking to get a dog, specifically a Yellow Labrador. I've never owned a dog before, and am really looking forward to it. I am struggling with the decision of where to get my dog. I see my two options as; A dog advertised in the newspaper or thru a local breeder. The local breeders seem to be almost twice as much money as those found in the newspaper, but they have health guarantees on eyesight and hips. Is it worth paying more money to go thru an established breeder? or am I throwing money away? Any suggestions or stories are welcomed.
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Why pay (much) . . . . look for a free one that needs a home.
Josh is at Happy Valley/Goose Bay SPCA
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=7046544
Other rescue links in the Maritimes from a few minutes of Googling:
http://www.labrescuens.booii.com/text/adoptme.php
http://www.labrescuens.booii.com/text/links.php
http://maritimeanimalrescue.com/marni.shtml
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=5960942
http://groups.msn.com/LabradorRescueClubofNovaScotia/
http://www.1-800-save-a-pet.com/adop...cue/71562.html
You should be able to find a list - somewhere - online of reputable breeders or at least contact a rescue agency that might have a recommendation. Or talk to your soon-to-be veterinarian.
http://www.grandane.com/NB.Kennels/breedsR.html
Puppies are little hellions. Be aware they'll be tough to take in the first six months of their lives. Those bad habits mysteriously disappear at about nine months or so.
Make sure they're well-socialized in those first six months or you'll end up with a dog for the next 12 years that is difficult to take out in public. Puppy classes can help quite a bit with that.
Cowperson