3 male AKC Lab Pups
09-08-2008, 07:44 AM
#11
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Colville WA USA
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RE: 3 male AKC Lab Pups
ORIGINAL: JoeBigSky
A hah. There is a "block" function that is at the lower left of each of Doc E's rants. Works like a charm.
Thanks mods.
A hah. There is a "block" function that is at the lower left of each of Doc E's rants. Works like a charm.
Thanks mods.
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09-09-2008, 10:07 PM
#12
Spike
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 59
RE: 3 male AKC Lab Pups
Doc you really no how to make friends on here. If you care so much for the wellness of breeds how come you only single out people with labs on here? Shouldn't you be attacking everyones post no matter what the breed. People like you really no how to mess up a forum, ignorant a-holes make me want to [:'(]
09-09-2008, 10:52 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Pingree Grove, IL
Posts: 1,204
RE: 3 male AKC Lab Pups
I do not know Doc but I share is worries about backyard breeders. I know firsthand what difference you can expect from a dog from a reputable breeder versus a backyard breeder. People who breed dogs to make money and do no genetic testing are not doing the breed a favor and are creating more problems that it's worth. For the record most people think of labs as high energy, hyper and the bigger the better. The breed standard is far from what most backyard breeders are producing and a well bred lab should never be hyper, their tail should look like an otter tail and they should have a slight slope from their front shoulders to their tail. Here is a pic of a well bred lab for reference.
09-10-2008, 07:43 AM
#14
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Colville WA USA
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RE: 3 male AKC Lab Pups
ORIGINAL: vindog
1. Doc you really no how to make friends on here.
2. If you care so much for the wellness of breeds how come you only single out people with labs on here? Shouldn't you be attacking everyones post no matter what the breed.
3. People like you really no how to mess up a forum, ignorant a-holes make me want to [:'(]
1. Doc you really no how to make friends on here.
2. If you care so much for the wellness of breeds how come you only single out people with labs on here? Shouldn't you be attacking everyones post no matter what the breed.
3. People like you really no how to mess up a forum, ignorant a-holes make me want to [:'(]
2.Because I'm a "Lab Guy" andI don't know about the genetic problems of other breeds.
3. Please continue living in your world of denial if you wish. And, don't hurt yourself puking.
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09-10-2008, 07:47 AM
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Colville WA USA
Posts: 1,974
RE: 3 male AKC Lab Pups
ORIGINAL: JoeBigSky
A hah. There is a "block" function that is at the lower left of each of Doc E's rants. Works like a charm.
Thanks mods.
A hah. There is a "block" function that is at the lower left of each of Doc E's rants. Works like a charm.
Thanks mods.
I guess you have a condition that will last forever.
Do you actually think thatnot facing thefacts makes the problem go away?
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09-11-2008, 06:51 PM
#16
Spike
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 28
RE: 3 male AKC Lab Pups
I for one ask all of the potential breeders whose puppies I maybe interested in on their health certs. I refuse to pay $400 for a dog who hasn't had it done on the parents at least. In fact, I refuse to pay anything over probably $200 on a dog who hasn't. I also ask about a guarantee, which I expect on puppies at the $350-400 range and up. It should be no problem to give one if you're breeding quality labs. In fact, I would consider paying $650-700 for a well bred, fully health certified, heath guaranteed pup. But that would be the absolute limit.
09-11-2008, 09:03 PM
#17
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Northeast
Posts: 146
RE: 3 male AKC Lab Pups
I appreciate this dialogue. preserving the breed is so important-- I have 2 yr old black, bred by a real professional, all testing done, great lines documented, etc. he is a true example of what a lab should be, gentle personality anything but hyper, and eager to please-- has the classic block head of an english line-- but thats what I was looking for, I do hunt tests w him, train him w live birds 2-3 days/week, he's been to MT, N and S Dakota and gets it done. Its almost like there are people out their, who don't necessarily need or want that standardd (boy are they missing out in life) And these other dogs have become a different breed-- but thats their choice, not to do their homework, understand the breeds potential and get what they pay for. At the time, I thought maybe Ipaid too much, 1200-- but I tell you, this animal is priceless. I am thinking about getting back in touch w my breeder to let her handle best way to breed him,find the right female-- because his bloodline is too good to end with him. All I can say is do your homework, andbuyer beware, applies here in a big way.
09-12-2008, 10:17 AM
#18
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Pingree Grove, IL
Posts: 1,204
RE: 3 male AKC Lab Pups
ORIGINAL: maritime363
I appreciate this dialogue. preserving the breed is so important-- I have 2 yr old black, bred by a real professional, all testing done, great lines documented, etc. he is a true example of what a lab should be, gentle personality anything but hyper, and eager to please-- has the classic block head of an english line-- but thats what I was looking for, I do hunt tests w him, train him w live birds 2-3 days/week, he's been to MT, N and S Dakota and gets it done. Its almost like there are people out their, who don't necessarily need or want that standardd (boy are they missing out in life) And these other dogs have become a different breed-- but thats their choice, not to do their homework, understand the breeds potential and get what they pay for. At the time, I thought maybe Ipaid too much, 1200-- but I tell you, this animal is priceless. I am thinking about getting back in touch w my breeder to let her handle best way to breed him,find the right female-- because his bloodline is too good to end with him. All I can say is do your homework, andbuyer beware, applies here in a big way.
I appreciate this dialogue. preserving the breed is so important-- I have 2 yr old black, bred by a real professional, all testing done, great lines documented, etc. he is a true example of what a lab should be, gentle personality anything but hyper, and eager to please-- has the classic block head of an english line-- but thats what I was looking for, I do hunt tests w him, train him w live birds 2-3 days/week, he's been to MT, N and S Dakota and gets it done. Its almost like there are people out their, who don't necessarily need or want that standardd (boy are they missing out in life) And these other dogs have become a different breed-- but thats their choice, not to do their homework, understand the breeds potential and get what they pay for. At the time, I thought maybe Ipaid too much, 1200-- but I tell you, this animal is priceless. I am thinking about getting back in touch w my breeder to let her handle best way to breed him,find the right female-- because his bloodline is too good to end with him. All I can say is do your homework, andbuyer beware, applies here in a big way.
09-16-2008, 06:14 AM
#19
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 175
RE: 3 male AKC Lab Pups
What it all comes down to is the guy wants to know what he's getting for his money ! Buying a dog isn't a one time payment,it's an investment for what hopefully will be a longterm companion that will cost many many times more than the price of the pup.Nothing unfair about a guy asking questions before he parts with his hard earned cash !
09-18-2008, 06:49 PM
#20
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 3
RE: 3 male AKC Lab Pups
Pups are sold. FYI parents, grandparents, and great-grandparent have all certs and are genetically clean. I gladly give this information to people along with copies of their pedigrees to people who contact me and are serious about buying one of my pups. I sell my pups at a very fair price and by the time the last one is sold, I pretty much break even, so I do not make a profit off my dog. My female is a cherished part of my family and lives to hunt. I also make potential owners fill out a resume and background checks because I do not sell my pups to just anyone.
Thanks for all of your concerns about my so called “backyard breeding”
Thanks for all of your concerns about my so called “backyard breeding”