A puppy in Sheffield?

Why are there no pet shops that sell pets anymore?!?!? well dogs and kittens anyway :(

Would like a labrador puppy really as they are cute. lol

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have you tried thornberry and the usual rehoming places?
Sometimes pregnant bitches are abandoned and the pups need a home when they arrive.

Or there are some breeders in Sheffield, but you'll expect to pay £400 upwards for a pup from a breeder

have you tried thornberry and the usual rehoming places?
Sometimes pregnant bitches are abandoned and the pups need a home when they arrive.

Or there are some breeders in Sheffield, but you'll expect to pay £400 upwards for a pup from a breeder

And that's just to get the dog in the first place, don't forget all the dosh she'd have to pay out in Vet's fees etc to get the Pup all its shots etc, and dog food ain't cheap unless you buy in bulk.

lol i know

chances of getting a labrador puppy at kennels in unlikely.

I believe most breeders actually give the first injections themselves which is why its about 400 quidish - or so ive been led to believe.

Why they just dont have pet shops!!

http://www.epupz.co.uk/clas/viewdetails.asp?view=40628

lol i know

chances of getting a labrador puppy at kennels in unlikely.

I believe most breeders actually give the first injections themselves which is why its about 400 quidish - or so ive been led to believe.

Why they just dont have pet shops!!

Because apart from Budgies, Hamsters and Rabbits, normal pet shops aren't allowed to sell live animals, apparently there were a few cases a few years back of maltreatment so the sale of anything other than Budgies etc in high street pet shops was outlawed.

Yeah, its a shame that some people have to ruin it for everybody.

Finding a pet on the internet is not as easy as i thought it would be. Not like ebay lol

Why they just dont have pet shops!!
Because they couldn't keep mum in the window with them too, and if you don't see a pup with it's mum, you are going to have a lucky dip as to what the dog will turn out to be.

I know a breeder of king charles spaniels who was reported to the authorities by a neighbour for having a dangerous dog. They thought the black pup with brown eyebrows was a Rottie :roll:

Would like a labrador puppy really as they are cute. lol
This bit is worrying me :suspect:

Have you any idea how fast they grow up?
Are you planning to get shut of the pup once it gets beyond it's 'cute' phase? :suspect:

not at all!

Just moving from a 2 bed to a 4 bed and would now like a dog as we have the room for it.

If u dont like the dog whats the point in getting it? Have always wanted one as they are cute as puppys and grow up friendly and a proper family dog

no, but can you please have a word with my mum? Deelightful3, i wanted a puppy for years and i know she wants one but shes been mardy and wont let us have one, so beg her for me? :) :hihi:

This bit is worrying me :suspect:

Have you any idea how fast they grow up?
Are you planning to get shut of the pup once it gets beyond it's 'cute' phase? :suspect:

Exactly what I thought. Not only do they not stay puppies forever they also are very needy and require lots of attention and effort. I'm guessing a Labrador would require lots of exercise and if you don't have the time to give the dog then it's not fair on the dog.

I recommend you conduct some research on the type of dog you want and decide if it suits your lifestyle otherwise it could cause many problems.

Labradors' coats also take a lot of care if you don't want your house to smell 'doggy' all the time :gag:

Some breeds are worse than others. When we visited Crufts, you could smell the bloodhounds and the Bassets at Discover Dogs from a mile off :gag:

Beagles smell of fabric conditioner - if you change their bedding at least once a week :D

I have.. just wanted to know of any breeders in sheffield and how many litters they do per year etc

:suspect: can you choose some language that doesn't make them sound like a range of fashion clothing please? :suspect:

I didnt think posting this would be so complicated :huh:

How about a Labradoodle?? Awww!

http://www.epupz.co.uk/clas/viewdetails.asp?view=42515

If you think posting this is compliccated, you're in for a shock if anybody allows you to have a dog :rolleyes:

labradoodle >>>> aww

And in reply no i just mean i didnt expect a lecture when asking for advice

Ah, you're new here, aren't you? ;)

Yes i am nice welcome 2

Well sorry, but if you insist on presenting the purchase of a dog like choosing a new pair of jeans, that's what happens. Some of us really care about the welfare of dogs. Just have a look at some of the other dog threads.

If you had presented yourself as a person who wants a dog to love and care for I'd have given you the contact info for the breeders I have.

Well i didnt really say anything about not loving or caring

Go and have a stroll round the dogs home, they might have a Lab cross. Seriously if you love dogs and really want one I bet you would find it hard to walk out without one. I went there with my son 14 years ago and came out with Fran who is still going strong.

No, but you've painted a picture of yourself and your approach to dog ownership. They are not 'products', they are not 'supplied' for your 'convenience', and if I were to point any of the breeders I know in the direction of this thread, there is no way on earth they would let one of their pups go to such a person.

I think that is a bit unnessesary - as a child i could not have a dog because the house was too small and no1 was in all day. Everyone has a dream and if i wanted a labrador puppy based on their looks and temprement there is no reason why i shouldn

No, but you've painted a picture of yourself and your approach to dog ownership. They are not 'products', they are not 'supplied' for your 'convenience', and if I were to point any of the breeders I know in the direction of this thread, there is no way on earth they would let one of their pups go to such a person.

Once again,a new member asks a perfectly simple and innocent question,and is dragged over the coals because of their choice of words:rolleyes:

In answer to your original question Emzy,perhaps you should try asking this question somewhere a little friendlier where your not going to get a lecture for daring to use the word cute.......

I think that is a bit unnessesary - as a child i could not have a dog because the house was too small and no1 was in all day. Everyone has a dream and if i wanted a labrador puppy based on their looks and temprement there is no reason why i shouldn
Did you stamp your feet when you said that? :rolleyes:
Another demonstration of how much more important your 'wants' are than a dogs 'needs'

If you attempt to adopt a dog from a rehoming centre, there are stringent checks you have to go through to ensure you are a suitable owner. Some breeders insist on a home visit first too.

The very idea that you have a gripe about not being able to 'shop' for a 'puppy' is laughable

Once again,a new member asks a perfectly simple and innocent question,and is dragged over the coals because of their choice of words:rolleyes:

In answer to your original question Emzy,perhaps you should try asking this question somewhere a little friendlier where your not going to get a lecture for daring to use the word cute.......
Yeah, ask Lotti which are the best dog forums to look at :D

It was a joke. For gods sake there is no need to take things so seriously. I was pointing out that when i was younger you could go the pet shop and see dogs/cats/kittens etc.

And the reason I said it wasnt worth looking at rescue centres is because this certain breed is popular and therefore not many are cast away to authorities and for your information my cat did come from the rescue centre so i think ive done my fair bit

What does your cat think of dogs?

Hope you find a puppy. But first do some indepth reseach into different breeds. Labrodors are wonderful dogs but they do require a hugh amount of time exercise ect. You may be best talking to a breeder about the breed before you make a final decision. Any breeder worth their salt will spend as long as you want ansering any question you may have.

My cat quite likes dogs, very fond of the alsastion next door

sue,

ive done a lot of research into the type of dog we need. We actually spend weekends at the coast and do alot of walks on beeches and trails etc and its a very nice compaion for my other halfs younger family members

But it couldn't eat a whole one? ;)

Well at least that's one problem you won't have then

Hope you find what you are looking for. If you go into pets at home they keep a record of local breeders.

Hiya emzy
ive just found this labrador breeders (http://www.champdogs.co.uk/guided/all_labrador-retriever_breeders.html) hope it helps.

you do know if you find one you have now got to post me a piccy :D
good luck

true! Think my cats on its last legs!

sue,

ive done a lot of research into the type of dog we need. We actually spend weekends at the coast and do alot of walks on beeches and trails etc and its a very nice compaion for my other halfs younger family members

That's reassuring to know cost most people tend to buy dogs on a whim just because they like the look of them and later find out that they are not compatible with their lifestyle and end up getting rid. That was my concern when you started the thread, but you have reassured me with the above post so now I will stop busting your nads ;)

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I have got a chocolate lab through add mag, he was 3 month old and we have had him 1 month

He was from a private address near Hillsborough, sorry don’t have the number.

They had 3 bitches left when we were there and he cost us £300.

He as a good temperament and house trained straight away but is growing fast and going on the size of his mum is going to be a big dog, be prepared.

He still cries a bit in the morning so be prepared for some early starts to the day.

First lot of vaccinations cost nearly £30 and second just over £10, hope this is useful, if you get one be shore to see it with its mother as some kind of inclination of what you are letting your self in for.
:) :) :)

Yeah everyone keeps saying that! I dont think ive ever known a lab thats been a huge problem, think they are generally a very good dog.

Whats yours like at chewing everything? lol

Get an ant - they are much cheaper than a dog, though less obedient, but if it gets too out of hand, you can always tread on the little ****er!!!!:mad:

PM Scoop. I think her pup is a lab.

Do you know anything about cage training?

yeah. i dont have a dog but my other halfs family does and they have been cage training her - seems to have worked. not a very fast result but does do the trick. has become housetrained pretty much straight away and realises that the cage is her bed now at only a few months

Yeah everyone keeps saying that! I dont think ive ever known a lab thats been a huge problem, think they are generally a very good dog.

Whats yours like at chewing everything? lol

At the moment he nips everything given half a chance (baby teeth). He as loads of toys to chew and hasn’t chewed anything he shouldn’t – yet.

Just started to take him for walks, he doesn’t pull and seems to be learning very quickly (with a bit of bribery).

Years ago we had a Spaniel and when we “lost” him I didn’t thing we would get another dog but the wife and kid twisted my arm in the end.

Sam our Springer was very lively and giddy, where Max the lab seems more placid even though he is only a puppy.

We had Sam for just under 10 years I think and Labs tend to live a bit longer, as the add says a dog is not just for Christmas it’s a big commitment.

has become housetrained pretty much straight away and realises that the cage is her bed now at only a few months


We use a cage at night and have had no problems, when its bedtime he will even go and get in the cage himself.

I do think people are being rather harsh saying that Emzy21 isnt serious about having a labrador, just because she uses the words cute etc, maybe its just the excitment of getting a new companion that caused her to use those words! although to add my few cents worth, labradors are very hard work but its all rewarded as they grow up, the mother in-law has a 2 year old lab and up until 14months old jumped on everything, nipped at every thing and generally did things only an hyperactive teenager would normally do (i even questioned its mental stability at one point because i was sure it was crackers!), after this point it developed into the most genuine and faithful friend to my 7 year old daugher, she absoloutley loves it and vice versa, he is a huge dog but is so gentle and caring its like he "knows" to be nice to children, although he certainly turns that feature off when i play tug of war with him. i cannot think of a better family dog to be around children and as i said earlier they can be EXTREMELY hard work, so just be prepared to put the hard graft in from day 1:thumbsup:

We use a cage at night and have had no problems, when its bedtime he will even go and get in the cage himself.


yep we also used the cage, he hated it for the first 2 weeks then loved it for the next few months and refused to be parted with it!

Brude is in his now - with the door open - snoring his head off :roll:

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Yeah everyone keeps saying that! I dont think ive ever known a lab thats been a huge problem, think they are generally a very good dog.

Whats yours like at chewing everything? lol

ah good ol jazz chewing..... when i first had him im sure he thought he was the andrex puppy (he doesn't realise he is a black labby) and i would come home and there would be toilet roll chewed up all over the hallway, barely being able to see the floor,

im on to my 7th phone charger (yes i know this is my own fault)

my brothers air conditioning unit is now useless as he chewed the plug wire to the base,

headphones, walls etc, but he does seem to be getting better

Hiya emzy
ive just found this labrador breeders (http://www.champdogs.co.uk/guided/all_labrador-retriever_breeders.html) hope it helps.

you do know if you find one you have now got to post me a piccy :D
good luck

and me i want pictures YAY

How about a Labradoodle?? Awww!

http://www.epupz.co.uk/clas/viewdetails.asp?view=42515

that to be honest is quite disturbing lol

This bit is worrying me :suspect:

Have you any idea how fast they grow up?
Are you planning to get shut of the pup once it gets beyond it's 'cute' phase? :suspect:

yeah you should see size of jazz now, hes a monster and only 10 months :love:

You could try UKClassifieds.co.uk they have adverts for pups all the time and Epups.co.uk too!

I recommend you read up on the breed 1st though as they can be time demanding and need lots of attention :)

Jazz is NOT a monster, he is a paragon amongst dogs ... and soooo handsome :D ... he just has itchy toofies sometimes ...

my mums got 1 boy and 1 girl black lab pups still for sale pm me or ring me on 07890606190:thumbsup:

Yeah everyone keeps saying that! I dont think ive ever known a lab thats been a huge problem, think they are generally a very good dog.

Whats yours like at chewing everything? lol

I have a lab, he's now nearly 4. Charlie has been good, labs are big daft but intelligent dogs. They do like their walks and will walk for as much as you can, similarly they'll eat as much as they can which is why labs tend to be on the hefty side.

Charlie has chewed little, odd entrance mat but apart from that nothing. However i have heard of others chewing new kitchen cupboards, but other breeds are as bad. For when your little puppy is young i'd recommend a large cage.

The biggest downside of Charlie (yellow lab) is the shedding of hair!!!!

Jazz is NOT a monster, he is a paragon amongst dogs ... and soooo handsome :D ... he just has itchy toofies sometimes ...

he thinks he is gonna share my sausage rolls, i have news for him :D

got a new picture of snoop dog

http://h1.ripway.com/robbieloving/JazzFootie2.jpg

talk about cool ha ha