As a fairly new member and a first time dog owner, I have to say that I dont find this site dictatorial at all. I post to other boards (horsey ones!) where this is deffo the case but not here.
Because of the tolerant attitude of the peeps on here I have certainly never been afraid to ask questions, and this is an invaluable resource for a first time owner like me. And I notice the same questions being asked again and again, and yet they are always answered in the same helpful manner.
Tarka's parents were not healthtested, although I wasnt aware of this facility before I bought him. His mum is KC registered but not his dad who was chosen cos of the super temperament of his previous offspring. Tarka has certainly inherited this! So I shall just have to meet any problems if and when. BTW his mum's back garden backs onto mine!
So carry on the good work you peeps, it is sooooooooooo vital to owners like me!
As a fairly new member and a first time dog owner, I have to say that I dont find this site dictatorial at all. I post to other boards (horsey ones!) where this is deffo the case but not here.
Because of the tolerant attitude of the peeps on here I have certainly never been afraid to ask questions, and this is an invaluable resource for a first time owner like me. And I notice the same questions being asked again and again, and yet they are always answered in the same helpful manner.
Tarka's parents were not healthtested, although I wasnt aware of this facility before I bought him. His mum is KC registered but not his dad who was chosen cos of the super temperament of his previous offspring. Tarka has certainly inherited this! So I shall just have to meet any problems if and when. BTW his mum's back garden backs onto mine!
So carry on the good work you peeps, it is sooooooooooo vital to owners like me!
I want to heartily endorse what 'blueabu' says! I'm the sort of sad person that spends hours researching and then gets tied in knots and then eventually you sort the wood from the trees (so to speak) and I have just today put a deposit down on my new little chocolate girl (see my other post on puppy names suggestions please!!)
I have one question now - her breeder, who is KC accredited, is keen to see the litter go at 6-7 weeks as she firmly believes that is good for owner & pup. Anybody have strong advice against? I have looked at the article on socialisation with Derek's conclusions that 6 weeks is a good time - but what bothers me is that most people won't let them go until 8 weeks. Should I leave her longer? But if I do, then she might be the only tiny (although her mum, aunt, grandmother are all there). HELP! Can I provide everything she needs at 6-7 weeks? As I'm not a puppy I can't show her why too sharp a bite is to be discouraged - but I can yelp loudly...and if she has no litter mates there they won't show her anyway....see - I'm tied in knots!
Some breeders do let them go earlier. Some don't let them go til 10 weeks or more. i think 8 is just the average.
Guide dogs pups go to their new home at about 6/7 weeks so its not unusual.
Hi all just saw this post and thought I would add to it . I have just bred a lovely litter and both parents have had the health tests . I chose the dog Delfleet Brigadire for my bitch due to his fantastic health results 0/0 hips 0/0 elbows clear eye cert and optigen clear. My Bitch has 3/5 hips clear eyes and opitigen clear. So I feel I have done the best for the pups and future generations of labs. I find it frustrating when people bred with any dog and not have them tested. i would not buy a pup if parents are not tested as it is detrimental to the breed we all know and love.
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