Saturday, June 30, 2012

What To Look For In Lab Puppies For Sale In Iowa

By Laura Gallagher


Few people can resist the lick of a puppy's little tongue or those cute little puppy-dog eyes. Caution should however, be applied when looking at adverts for lab puppies for sale in iowa. Looking after a dog is a long term responsibility, and it takes a commitment to do so effectively. You will need to be patient as the puppy adjusts to his new life with you and transitions through all the stages of advancing through puppy-hood.

Labradors are social animals and can't be left in the backyard and forgotten. Be prepared to give it attention and exercise daily and regular training. Additionally, you should be prepared to buy quality foods, equipment, regular vaccines, deworming and spaying or neutering.

Labradors remain puppies for as long as three years, and this poses its own set of challenges. They love digging up gardens and chewing up slippers and shoes. This can be kept to a minimum by giving the dog loads of exercise and attention.

Rather buy the dog from a registered Labrador breeder. While it is more costly to do this, it will save you money in the long run. Breeders ensure that their dogs are disease free, and this is not always the case with dogs purchased from pet stores.

When looking for a responsible breeder, you have to consider many issues. He will be knowledgeable about the breed and about raising puppies. He will take steps to ensure the dogs are healthy and dewormed before you take your puppy home.

Parents of the canines should have eye and hip clearances from veterinary ophthalmologists and veterinary orthopedic surgeons. Breeders strive to breed canines that are stronger than their parents, and this is why they are selective when choosing sires to breed. This information is important to consider when looking at lab puppies for sale in iowa advertisements.




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