re: What to look for when buying a labrador puppy

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when buying a labrador puppy


What Im really asking is what to look for personality wise

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it is really a matter of personal preference, but I usually like a pup with a good bit of energy, but not one that bullies the others in the litter...

maybe do something like letting them mess with a retrieving dummy a bit and then throw it 10 feet or so...look for a dog that runs after the dummy and wants to chew and play with it, but not one that has a problem with the other puppies playing with it at the same time...

you are looking for a pup that wants to play tug of war with you, but not one that tries to stay under your feet and just collappses when you pet it...

I hunt in marshes, so the dog's nose is important to me as well...I'll often put a little duck scent on the dummy and let the pack play with it for a bit...then drag it away and hide it and see who uses his nose to find it...if nothing else, just watch to see which one puts his nose to the ground a good bit...