Labrador Question
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> English Labs tend to be a lot blockier and larger-boned. The American > standard was recently revised to get away from this-the heavier dog > certainly isn’t much good in the field!
There are plenty of English style Labradors that excel in field work. Generally the American type epitomized longer (perhaps finer, though not necesarily) bone and a slightly different head shape. While it is true that the overwhelming majority of show Labs are of English type, there are definately show Labs of the American style. The opposite is also true of field Labs. And let’s not forget–a Lab is a Lab is a Lab. The best Labs excel in all areas. Vicki Olson
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Could someone please tell me the difference between an American Labrador and an English Labrador (features of the 2) Thank you
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English Labs tend to be a lot blockier and larger-boned. The American standard was recently revised to get away from this-the heavier dog certainly isn’t much good in the field!
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Please remember that if you ever have the drug Rimadyl prescribed for your lab (or any other dog for that matter) be sure to insist that the vet do beforehand bloodwork to see if she can tolerate the drug. My dog died after being on Rimadyl for less than 30 days. My vet had NOT BEEN INFORMED properly by Pfizer Co. as to the possible DEADLY ADVERSE REACTIONS some dogs can have when they are on the drug. DOG LOVERS BEWARE!
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Lisa, I like your response (you saved me a lot of keyboard time), but I would disagree with you on one item. Most of the things to be done AFTER breeding I’d suggest have done before breeding, to wit: LB> 1) Begin weeding out serious buyer inquiries from perpetual "shoppers" The number of serious inquiries will help you determine whether or not you will be able to find proper homes for all the pups. LB> 2) Prepare buyer questionnaire to help you evaluate families Definitely do this before you have a litter of little ones around. LB> 3) Plan your whelping accommodations- room, box, supplies, etc. LB> 4) READ. Check out the library and on line book services (I like LB> http://www2.dogandcatbooks.com/directbook/ and LB> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/subst/home/home.html/5276-3500669-5…) And talk to other breeders in your area and breed before breeding as well as after breeding and after whelping. Avrama & Shomer .. nfx v2.7 [C0000] Blessed is she who has earned the love of a dog.
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There are many many important things to consider before breeding your lab. She needs to have her hips checked for HD and also tested for PRA, among other things. The most important thing to ask yourself is why are you breeding her? What does she have to offer to better the breed? Another thing to consider is all the Labs currently in rescue now. Good luck. Amy – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >We have an 9-month-old yellow Labrador. She is pure-bred and we were >wishing to breed her. Is there a good time to breed a pup? >Thanks in advance! >- Kerri Zwicky >http://www.collin-raye.com
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> We have an 9-month-old yellow Labrador. She is pure-bred and we were > wishing to breed her. Is there a good time to breed a pup? > Thanks in advance!
The "good" time is after you have done/considered all of the follwoing: Advance stuff : 1) Have her hips AND elbows x-rayed and certified by OFA (at the age of 2 yrs.) 2) Have her eyes checked on a regular (annual) basis for hereditary problems 3) I think checking thyroid may be advisable in Labs 4) Make sure prospective stud has also done all of above 5) Research her pedigree and the male’s THOROUGHLY for all of the above. Example: even if you have a bitch who has passed all the testing with flying colors, I would want to know that her parents, grandparents, and a MAJORITY of her litter mates, aunts and uncles have also passed them. She could be OFA "excellent", but if she has many dysplastic litter mates, odds are she will produce it (overly simplified explanation) 6) Find vet who has experience in canine reproduction When breeding time approaches: 1) Have contract with stud owner read and understood 2) Make all arrangements for shipping, taking or whatever the bitch to the stud 3) Have first progesterone test done within 5 days of coming in season, follow ups as vet suggests 4) Keep her strictly CONFINED while in season, even after breeding After breeding: 1) Begin weeding out serious buyer inquiries from perpetual "shoppers" 2) Prepare buyer questionnaire to help you evaluate families 3) Plan your whelping accommodations- room, box, supplies, etc. 4) READ. Check out the library and on line book services (I like http://www2.dogandcatbooks.com/directbook/ and http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/subst/home/home.html/5276-3500669-5…) There are MANY great book s out there. Some personal favorites as Beth Finder Harris’ "Breeding a Litter", one by Muriel Lee (don’t recall the title) and "Successful Dog Breeding", by Walkowicz and Wilcox. 5) I ultrasound at 3 weeks, to confirm pregnancy, and x-ray after 7 weeks to get good estimate of number of pups 6) Arrange vacation time (at least one week) off work 7) Pray. Litter is born: 1) Now the fun (read: HARD WORK) begins! READ!!! Talk to other breeders in your area, cannot even BEGIN to describe here. — Lisa Baird Want to learn more about Portuguese Water Dogs, Haleakala PWD’s Dog Agility, or just dogs, in general? Visit my Dublin, Oh. Home Page and see the Haleakala PWD’s, and visit http://www.infinet.com/~lbaird
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We have an 9-month-old yellow Labrador. She is pure-bred and we were wishing to breed her. Is there a good time to breed a pup? Thanks in advance! – Kerri Zwicky http://www.collin-raye.com
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Just because she is a pure bred doesn’t mean that she’s breeding quality. Please be sure that you come a responsible breeder and read and know all that you can about the breed and the problems that breed related (genetic). I personally wouldn’t breed her until after 2years of age when she has had her final hip x-rays taken to be sure she is hip dysplasia free. I’d also have her thyroid tested at the age of two as well to make sure that you’re not breeding another line labs that will eventually have thryroid problems. these are just some things to consider
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