here is our kennel.. www.wetland-retrievers.com gary raises small labs from time to time..you can usually see parents of pups..

quickest way to condition a lab is SWIMMING..its great on joints and real workout because they dont get heated up..

labs have great feet, better than other dogs in my opinion..they just dont seem to get thorns and cuts i see other dogs feet..

as for hips, give your dog GLOUSOMINE DS or GS daily and 250 mg of ester c..i use DIAMOND LAMB/RICE.22 dollars for 40 pds bag..