A Dog is a Man's Best Friend

Attention all puppy shoppers! Every little puppy is going to be adorable and make you fall in love with him but in most cases only one special puppy is going to be the chosen one. You will likely find yourself so torn on which puppy, from all the labs you could choose, is the winner but use caution when making your selection. There are a few things that you should know and understand about how to make that choice.

Stick with the puppy that is laid back and almost appears to wait his turn. These dogs are compliant and will make great dogs that will be enjoyable and docile when they are grown. There is a lot to be said about the way puppies act and how that follows them into adulthood.

The dogs that are snappy and more aggressive are usually the puppies that dominated the litter when they were born. These are the puppies that you will see trampling his brothers and sisters before they are separated. Also, avoid puppies that seem withdrawn and anxious as they tend to be the dogs that become destructive when they are grown.

Gain knowledge of all that you possibly can about Labs prior to deciding on your puppy. This is worth the time to do before you get your puppy so that you know about things like possible medical disorders that plague Labs or their socialization skills. Find out how they should be cared for by talking to Lab owners, reading relevant materials, and harvesting information from the Internet. Ask about how to avoid and deal with separation anxiety that Labs are famous for suffering from.

Find out the best time of the year to get your puppy so you aren't limited in any way. You want your choices to be ample and in order for this to be the case you need to be on top of these things. The best time to go Lab shopping is in the spring months and the fall months.

Your best source of information is going to come from the puppy's breeder and if you have completed all of your relevant research then you will know exactly the right questions to ask him. It is vital to know where your potential puppy cam from and what he has been doing and exposed to in the past two months.

Was your puppy born through this particular breeder or was he shipped in? This is important to know so you can know everything possible about your newest member to your family. Ask your breeder if he ever deals with dog dealers or dog brokers when he has a litter. This is significant as it gives you an idea of how the owner feels about his pups.

If this breeder is insistent on keeping his pups until they are ready to leave their mother then that is a good indication that he has cared well for his litter. Unfortunately, some breeders are quick to get rid of the puppies early. Ask him if the Lab puppies have been exposed to other animals or to smaller children so you know and can understand any behaviors that could arise later on.

Knowing all of these things will surely help you to make a conscious choice about your new puppy and is sure to give you the home court advantage with your new Lab.