Puppy Training & Care : How to Pick Out the Best Lab Puppy

[randhirisback]

Wish we could have seen this video before. When we got our puppy his stomach was upset with running nose. The breeder told us that its normal for a puppy and he will get well soon. But later things got worse and he was diagnosed with pups most fatal disease 'distemper'.

[Fantageous]

@fullfist well, selection criteria is up to you and why you're getting the dog. Most people are seeking a pet, not for show nor work. The GSD's w/ the roached backs/curved legs are such an obvious deformity. Hence, I prefer GSD's bred for shutzhund or herding. Show GSD's odd conformation (ski slope back in the American lines) is orthopedic weirdness that I would never choose to replicate in order to avoid or delay degenerative joint issues.

[zwinky899]

Thanks I hope this helps cause I might be going to pick a lab puppy out tommrow! XD

[bernardsdaughter]

Also avoid mass producing labrador kennels. Pups should be raised in a loving home, not in a kennel environment. Temperament testing should be done by the breeder at 7 weeks.

[TheUnveilingBee]

I wouldn't say that a dog that jumps up makes it a nasty dog at all...

[TreasureOne]

Check out the Volhard Puppy Attitude Test. It gives you a great idea of how to choose a puppy. And helps you choose the kind of temperament you want.

[Fantageous]

You're not picking a material item here. Pick the dog that chooses you. Use your instinct (and think of your lifestyle/commitment).

I doubt that most are selecting show dogs. And if you are? Remember that most show dogs don't ever prove anything outside the ring as far as performance is concerned. Just take a look at German Shepherds. They've got the weirdest back legs thanks to people finding that peculiarity attractive.

Just love your dog, quirks and all. :-)

[achocolaterainbowful]

I read somewhere that Cesar Millan suggested not picking the puppy that climbs all over you and begs to be chosen; and I'm wondering if that should be the case, in labs in particular because they're already going to be hyper abs the hyper puppy might be one of those nasty ones that go all over you abd knock you to the floor to say hello?

[FirePrincess917]

This is good for me because I might be getting a Lab puppy so I need to know which one to pick. Now I know.

[kitpentsang]

I have one lab in my family, he was 8 years old and he made my family was happy alway! I love him... MARCO~

[Grimeyhoob]

my puppy is 1 month old, we just got him today, he seems to sleep a lot and hes not interacting much yet, is this a worrying sign? Or is this typical for a 1 month old puppy?

[benroblochview]

1 month is a bit too young to get a puppy. I am no expert but should thay not be with mum until 7 or 8 weeks?

[kabzy16]

@benroblochview Yes you are right. One month is way too young to bring a puppy home as the first 6 weeks are crucial for it to spend time with its mother. The best time to get a puppy is actually at 8 weeks. Because at that time they will have ad biting experience with their littermates and they will have gotten the message that their littermates respond negatively to biting. These little things that a puppy can learn from its mother and littermates are very helpful for a puppy's life.

[benroblochview]

@kabzy16

I eventually got my puppy at 8 weeks and 1 day. She is still constantly biting, not hard but it doesnt look good to strangers or to my nieces & nephews, all they see is her snapping. Do not know how to stop her. I certainly am glad i did not take her home any earlier. She is 12 weeks old today and I notice a massive difference in her just this week. She has changed my life in the best way possible!

[knott303madalyn]

I never had a lab puppy in my life. I got to pick out a pit bull puppy before and he was the biggest and had the most interesting coat pattern on a dog you'll ever seen! We never let him be around other people but when we did he was the most friendly dog you will ever meet! I dont know why pit bull are friendly when people say there evil. But a lab does seem cute!

[laythesmack23]

Lab's are the best, i've had an Akita, German Shepard, Rott, pitt, and a boxer, hands down the Lab's are the best. These dog's have character. Funny dog's, with great temperament with family & kids.

[airedbaloni]

When we went to get our lab, there were 6 trying to get to me and my sister, and one behind not really intrested, but there were two that were really getting themselves above the others, one looking at me, the other at my sister, we ended up getting two of them, because we have one each now.

[labking01]

agreed! theres shy, normal, and bold. i chose bold b4 i learned the right way to choose. i just randomly chose. he had worms and he was just a mess, not hes healthy and my best friend :D

[357beartrackerOR]

You want to pick the litter not the individual puppy if you are trying to attain certain qualities for hunting, hunt test, and field trial work.

[ReidG23]

when we got our lab pup he was the fattest and laziest one but hes by far the smartest dog i've ever been around and the nicest

[AyakoTachi]

a good labrador breeder will select the puppy most suited to you, not have you randomly pick from an entire liter!

[AirsoftGuy208]

Not unless you go to the SPCA .

[IloveDogTraining]

Thanks I enjoyed this one

[dadragonlover]

then what about the unplayful ones that will never get adopted and never learn to like people at an early age? seriously, dude, think about everyone.

[lenalena111]

oh no, those pups will get adopted, never fails. lots of people still just choose by cuteness. but this guy is saying, when given the choice, if you want to pick the pup with the best shot at being a great dog, go with the friendly, outgoing one.

[panzertoo]

go to the Labrador club website to get information on picking a Labrador.

[panzertoo]

uh yeah what about genetic clearences? the percentage of puppies born to parents with OFA hip and elbow and CERF is small, very small! people should look for parents with documented clearences