re: What to look for when buying a labrador puppy

I've never seen a lab not like the water. If I leave mine outside by a pool, he will take naps on the steps. Gun shy, that's a different story. Maybe 15% of them are gun shy.

My dog was $150 and I got him from the SPCA. Easy as hell to train and listens perfectly.


As far as picking a dog, don't get one from a lady who just pumps them out a couple of times a year to make money. Get a solid dog with solid bloodlines to protect yourself from getting a dog with health problems. A reputable breeder will have info about the entire bloodlines of the parents. Get one of those dogs and you will be happy. Figure out the sex you want and just pick a random one. All of these fancy picking methods don't tell you shite. Can you tell how a baby is gonna act when they are 30yrs old just by rolling a ball in front of it?


As far as male/female, males tend to have more drive but are hard headed. Females listen better and are better with families, but don't have the endurance of a male. Those are just generalities though