Questions To Ask A Labrador Retriever Breeder

November 7th, 2008 by Brooke Sunderland

by Brooke Sunderland

Take a list of questions for a Labrador Retriever breeder written ahead of time when you visit them. This list will also be handy if you are going to be meeting a lot of Labrador retriever breeders at a dog show. If you meet a breeder online, you are still going to want to ask a lot of questions. You will be overwhelmed by all of the cute furry faces in order to trust your memory to recall the questions you need to ask.

The questions that will tell you the most about any Labrador Retriever breeder will be what kind of contract do you require, when can I visit the kennels and are there any health warrantees. If your potential breeder refuses to let you visit the kennel, say goodbye and move on. They may have something to hide. If your breeder doesn’t do contracts, also move on, because they definitely have something to hide.

It is absolutely vital that you are able to visit the kennels of any Labrador Retriever breeder. Even if you are at a show and there are literally a littler of pups for sale, resist the temptation and schedule an appointment. The environment your puppy will be raised in will tell you a lot about the health and mental stability of your future puppy. You also should be able to meet dogs related to your puppy.

The kennel or home kennel should not smell putrid or like a garbage truck in summer. The dogs should be healthy, smiling, well behaved and clean. It is okay for Labrador Retrievers to live most of their lives in outdoor covered kennels with runs.

There should be a contract for you made up by any reputable Labrador Retriever breeders. It should clearly spell out what the breeder is responsible for and what you are responsible for. Ask if you could take a copy home with you to look over more thoroughly before you sign.

If there is no contract, then you should not have anything to do with this so-called Labrador Retriever breeder. There should be health certificates of the parents to see, including hip dysplasia scores as well as a contract.

And you need to ask about what Labrador information you need to know in order to comfortably live with a Lab. A good breeder will already pepper you with questions about your knowledge of dogs and past experience with them before you even get a chance to ask this question!

You won’t get your money back, but at least your dog will have a good home. Assume nothing. Great Labrador Retriever breeders will bring all of this up if you forget to ask.

About the Author:

Brooke Sunderland is a passionate lover of the Labrador and owns a popular website where you’ll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Labrador. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Labrador Breeder Questions plus a whole lot more.