Thursday, May 28, 2015

White English Labrador Retriever Breeders

By Ericka Marsh


Labradors are favorable dogs with a sweet nature, loyalty towards its family, and playful temperament. Taking the time to determine whether you are ready to purchase a pup requires an investigation into the breed, whether you will be able to meet its requirements for the next 10 to 15 years, and the right seller. The following offers tips to find reputable white English Labrador Retriever breeders.

If you are not familiar with the puppy buying process, it is necessary to learn about breeder registration and backyard sellers. When looking for a white English Labrador Retriever it is important to ensure that the breeder that makes it onto your list is registered with a kennel association. The backyard breeder does not invest in genetic testing, high quality care or health assessments that guarantee the well-being and purity of your pup.

It is a good idea to contact a well established Retriever and Labrador club to obtain a list of the breeders who practice responsibility and healthy measures. A seller will invest in methods that ensure the wellness of all pets and will ensure that quality genetics are maintained. The aim of such measures is to ensure that genetic conditions are controlled and minimized from being passed onto the next generation.

Backyard breeders are on the rise and requires research into the correct decision making. These sellers can be found advertising on the web or placing a flyer at a local mall for puppies. It is important to learn about these individuals to protect from making a bad purchase.

If you find puppies at a local pet store, it may have been obtained from a puppy mill where neglectful and often cruel practices take place. Buying puppies from such breeders can lead to a poor temperament, a number of behavior problems, and includes costly health issues. Owners do not invest in healthy breeding practices and in most cases, the sire and dam are bred with every season.

It is a good idea to obtain the contact of a number of breeders of interest and to personally engage with them before making a final buying decision. The registered breeder often has lengthy waiting lists of buyers and does not always make use of conventional advertising to reveal the availability of litters. Check for websites and ensure that the sire and dam are not bred with every heat as this is detrimental to pet health.

It is important to determine whether the parents of the puppies have received the appropriate health clearances. This means that both sire and dam must be free of genetic conditions involving hip dysplasia and eye problems among other diseases that are related to the Labrador Retriever. The dogs must be at least 2 years old and must not be bred with each season as it may indicate that the breeder is interested in profits rather than the health of pets.

Responsible breeders will assist where you are unable to keep the puppy to prevent having the animals end up at a shelter. A contract will have to be signed and may involve a spay or neuter at the appropriate age that reveals ethical breeding practices. Every care will be taken to produce puppies that are well bred and meet with the necessary high standards that are associated with responsible sellers.




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