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A Labrador puppy is a marvelous addition to your family. If you’re single, a Labrador also makes for an extraordinary companion. They are cute, intelligent, well mannered and very loyal. Despite all these wonderful attributes, it is your responsibility to purchase from someone (a store, a breeder, or a person) who truly cares for the animal. Not only will you be assured of the Labrador puppy’s health but also its quality and its mother’s way of life.

Informed choices in this case are a must. There are a lot of no-nos when buying a puppy and you must be aware of this cardinal rule before you even consider owning one. Before the art of buying is to be expounded first let us focus on something close to home, you.

You have to find Labrador puppy breeders that have the facilities and expertise to properly raise a pure bred dog. They may be a bit pricey than your neighborhood pet shop, but they can save you from heartaches and mounting veterinary care bills.

Now that we have gotten that out of the way, let us now tackle the harder part. How do you find a Labrador puppy that’s for sale? Easy you may answer. There are a lot of pet store out there that sell Labrador puppies. Wrong again! Yes there are a lot of pet shops that sell a Labrador puppy, but the question is where do they get these puppies?

It is really disheartening for anyone to see female Labradors, breeding until they can’t have litters anymore. Or the fact that they kept in cramped cages with only hard wire flooring and that their paws are swelling and full of puss. No matter how you deny this information, it really is happening, and we, as possible Labrador puppy owners should be responsible buyers.

Honest Labrador puppy breeders will keep their dogs in good living conditions and fed with healthy adequate food. A breeder will allow you to see his or her breeding facilities if you ask. As a potential owner you should ask for the registration and pedigree papers of the dog.

The breeder must educate you in properly caring for the dog, and should keep in touch should you have any inquiries about raising the dog. A reliable breeder will choose the Labrador puppy for you, matching the temperament of the puppy with your personality.

The indications that a Labrador puppy breeder is a dependable one are that their motivation for breeding Labradors, they do not do in breeding and try to improve upon the Lab’s gene pool, they have active, and seemingly happy dogs, they have clean facilities and that they are very concerned about educating you on how to raise you Labrador puppy in the right way.