Looking to buy chocolate labrador pup

[zippyzag1 10]

Hi.. I am searching for a chocolate labrador puppy which is from a good breeder. Can anyone point me in the right direction please?

I would be buying for a family member who has owned labs previously..

Thanks

[ParkyJ 10]

Contact the kennel club for a list of breeders in your area. Be careful of free adds and gumtree as labradors can be puppy farm dogs always see the puppy with its mum.

[Elizabeth13 10]

BADAW have two pedigree choc lab brothers in their care at the moment, up for adoption.

They are only 8 months old, but BADAW would ideally prefer the brothers to stick together.

It would just be nicer for them both if they could be rehomed as a pair.. But obviously this doesn't always work out.

[dongle 10]

Check out the kennel club assureed breeders list

[ccit 10]

They may already know this, but please ensure that the puppy's parents are both hip scored and eye tested for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). Some breeders have the elbows assessed too. Ask to see the documentation. Be aware that Kennel Club registration is not a guarantee of good hip score because they do register pups with less than satisfactory ones. Use the Kennel Club assured breeders list (as mentioned) but they still need to do their homework - not everyone on there is the perfect breeder. They might also want to contact one of the breed clubs as their members have to abide by a code of conduct, especially regarding breeding. The Midland Counties one is here. They should expect to pay about £650 for a good quality Labrador puppy. This might or might not be helpful.

Usual caveats apply regarding the avoidance of puppy farmed dogs.

Edited June 17, 2013 by ccit

[dongle 10]

They may already know this, but please ensure that the puppy's parents are both hip scored and eye tested for progressive retinal atrophy (PRA). Some breeders have the elbows assessed too. Ask to see the documentation. Be aware that Kennel Club registration is not a guarantee of good hip score because they do register pups with less than satisfactory ones. Use the Kennel Club assured breeders list (as mentioned) but they still need to do their homework - not everyone on there is the perfect breeder. They might also want to contact one of the breed clubs as their members have to abide by a code of conduct, especially regarding breeding. The Midland Counties one is here. They should expect to pay about £650 for a good quality Labrador puppy. This might or might not be helpful.

Usual caveats apply regarding the avoidance of puppy farmed dogs.

 

good advice, we have just bought a golden retriever via advice from the kennel club, and there assured breeders register, we found a local assured breeder with pups from show lines not working lines,with a history of low hip and eye score.

one of the parents which are both owned by the breeder was a crufts winner in 2012.

[Posiepaws 10]

I have a friend who is a very responsible breeder, 1 litter a year, all health checks etc but he will not be having a litter until October and usually has a waiting list.

Website

http://www.tooromeenlabradors.com

 

You will find that the best breeders rarely have pups left over. Even if you don't use the above breeder I would recommend reading all his pages about Labradors and health and look for something very similar!

 

Happy hunting x