Guest Anonymous Posted May 22, 2002 Posted May 22, 2002 We had to have our 8 year old Golden Retriever put to sleep on March 7th. We now have the opportunity to get a 3 year old Chocolate Lab that has been with a family but due to serious health and other stress problems (of the family, not the dog) they are looking to give the dog to a good family. We understand that Labs are more active than Retrievers and we wonder if someone could offer suggestions/tips/advice. Quote
Shannon_C Posted May 22, 2002 Posted May 22, 2002 Hi Jack. I am sorry for the loss of your Golden Retriever. I have a site for you, which tells you about the Labrador..im sure it will give you loads of advice of this wonderful working breed. http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/labdoret.cfm Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted May 23, 2002 Posted May 23, 2002 jackwenb napisał(a):We had to have our 8 year old Golden Retriever put to sleep on March 7th. We now have the opportunity to get a 3 year old Chocolate Lab that has been with a family but due to serious health and other stress problems (of the family, not the dog) they are looking to give the dog to a good family. We understand that Labs are more active than Retrievers and we wonder if someone could offer suggestions/tips/advice. Before you decide what the dog is like based on its breed why not take a good close look at the dog in question to see what he or she is like in person? Sure breed traits exist (its the point of purebred dog breeding) and should be checked out but within each breed the dogs are individuals and if this one has manners and activity levels that would fit in your family I say go for it :-) Do also check with the vet for the vet history on the dog, see if you can talk to neighbors where the dog lives about him. Ask the owners what is his best and worst characteristics and so on then meet him and see for yourself :-) Some labs are very active and some aren't! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted May 23, 2002 Posted May 23, 2002 I agree with the last post. I own two yellow boys and they are like night and day. One is laid back and calm the other is a ball of energy. Either way they are both good natured and loving. A dogs actions lots of times depends on their previous experiences in their life. I have a friend who just inherited a Golden Retriever who is wired with a ton of energy all because he was in a lot for the first 2 years of his life and now he has room to roam. One plus on the Lab is at least he is out of "puppyhood" for a Lab it last 2 years! LOL but it is alot of fun!! :D In fact I just got mine out of the garden tub in the bathroom!! Quote
Aroura Posted May 25, 2002 Posted May 25, 2002 Why don't you ask if you can have the dog for say 2 weeks to see if it fits in with your lifestyle?? If it doesn't work out you can return the dog and find something more suitable for you. Labs are great dogs, I espesially love the chocolate ones, but one thing to be careful with with a lab is its weight, they pile on the weight really easily and an overweight dog is many many times more likely to develop health problems than a healthy, fit dog. Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted May 25, 2002 Posted May 25, 2002 Labs tend to put on weight due to lack of exercise and to much food. A way to prevent this is to set a feeding schedule and walk or exercise your dog at least 30 mins to one hour a day. :lol: Labs in general LOVE to eat and will gladly to so if you let them!! Quote
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