Does anyone know anything about These Breeds:

[USApup1991]

I am looking into getting a

Labrador Retriever

OR

Flat Coat Retriever

Can people give me info on these 2 breeds?

[Den Anne Pen]

I thought you where getting another kind of breed in your {what breed next post } Did you change your mind ?

[lv4dogs]

Originally posted by Den Anne Pen
I thought you where getting another kind of breed in your {what breed next post } Did you change your mind ?

If I were you I'd go back & re-read her "what breed next" post.
She is in the process of finding out what dog suits her the best.

[Roxyluvsme13]

I would suggest a lab. They are great dogs, I've never had one, but i know lots about them...

[lv4dogs]

I was researching the 2 breeds more & come to find out the flat coat is not as loyal to one person as I thought. (thats why we research lol). They are a very friendly dog in general, loves everyone. Don't get me wrong I am not saying that if you choose this breed that your dog won't be loyal & it still may be a breed for you.
They are very smart, therefore can be taught to do the things you want to do with him (her), like any breed you need to do major obedience work for the dog to be with you off leash but it can happen.
I am sure that if you treat the dog with respect & do lots of training the dog will be loyal to you.


But after researching I found out that the flat coat may be more loyal to one person than a lab would be.

But again after researching about the breeds & about training that just because it is in the breed to be friendly to everyone doesn't mean that it will be that way with all dogs. Each dog is different.

I'd speak with reputable breeders to see what their dogs lines are like. How do most of their dogs act? Also make sure that they test all their dogs for genetic problems (hips, eyes, elbows, epilepsy, etc....).

[IRescue452]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the flat-coat overall is less apt to be overly hyper than a lab would be. I think they are both very similar otherwise in temperment. I think with the flat coat you would probably find better dogs overall since they aren't so overbred, but either way you'd have to look into a quality breeder to get a solid, healthy dog.

[lv4dogs]

Originally posted by IRescue452
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think the flat-coat overall is less apt to be overly hyper than a lab would be. I think they are both very similar otherwise in temperment. I think with the flat coat you would probably find better dogs overall since they aren't so overbred, but either way you'd have to look into a quality breeder to get a solid, healthy dog.

I think you are right!

I don't know if you said this just to point it out or if it was in reference to my post? If it was the later I didn't mention anything about hyperness, I was mentioning loyalty. If you read her other posts, you'd understand why.
The hyperness of a lab I don't think would be a problem at all for her.

[IRescue452]

I was just adding some info on the breed. I really don't think hyperness will be a problem for her either. Thats more of a problem for people who can't handle a leash and arm being ripped off at the sight of a tennis ball or for somebody with kids or frequent guests that can't be jumped on. Likewise with the breeding problems, some can handle what byb's dish out and some would rather have a dog who's breeding will offer better prediction on health problems. Both breeds and breeders much be researched carefully but one is likely to find this information holds well. I figured since this is a breed part of the forum that others might look at when learning about breeds I'd add the info.

[USApup1991]

I like the idea of LABS:) One of my uncle's has one. And my friend Katherine (Kate) has 2 Choc. Labs, Kiki and Bekon.

PLUS there are many people with one in my neighborhood. At least 20

[dab_20]

its true. more labs are overly hyper than flat coats. but that does not mean all of them are. they are very similar in temperment, so if you would like a dog that needs less grooming get a lab. or vice versa

[Flatcoatluver]

ok guys here is the deal, flat coated retrievers are stubborn and hard to train there nothing like a lab! lab are easy to please. trust me i know i have a flat coat that where my name come in don't get one untill you know alot about the breed, and plus there rare and really expensive.

[dab_20]

y do you like them so much if they r hard to train?

[Flatcoatluver]

because thats my dogs breed and their beutiful.

[wolfie]

Originally posted by dab_20
y do you like them so much if they r hard to train?

A lot of awesome dogs are hard to train. But they're worth it!

[dab_20]

i know. and flatcoatluver, i think they are a gorgous breed too. they are too cute, and i am sure they are very loyal.
i wish my mom and dad would let me get a big breed. but noo!

[Flatcoatluver]

yes it took me 2 years to get my flat-coat able to show in agility and once she got her qualifing score i like cried because it was like we worked as a team and all that hard work is a dream come true


But devenly get a lab because my dog was 1000 and labs are alot cheaper and easier to train. one of my freinds just quit at showing her dog because the dog is a flat-coat and is too stuborn and this lady is a chapion trainer referred then anyone in my state!

[dab_20]

i could never get my dog to do agility! besides, she would be afraid of the poles and tunnel!! lol (she is a frady pup, really)
she is a toy poodle mix. she is even afraid of the gutters on the side of the road.

[Flatcoatluver]

i mean hey usapup if you want a challage and to spent alot of money that great but if you want a flat-coat so much you can look at shelter then you wouldn't be spending as much and also there neuterd or spayed already updated on shots, microchiped and all that other good stuff

[Flatcoatluver]

Originally posted by dab_20
i could never get my dog to do agility! besides, she would be afraid of the poles and tunnel!! lol (she is a frady pup, really)
she is a toy poodle mix. she is even afraid of the gutters on the side of the road.
hey don't feel bad, t.j my english setter is afraid of boxes, extension cords, his own food bowl, but once he gets out in the ring he act's like he's the best dog in the world is hilarious

[Pit Chick]

I would say check the shelters. A LOT of dogs get turned into the shelters because they were: too hyper, out of control, untrainable, destroyed the house; this includes purebred and mixed breeds. The reason these dogs get taken to the shelter is because the owners don't take the time to properly train and exercise their "hyper out of control" dog. A lot of people want a dog that just sits there and looks pretty. However, you want a dog that has the energy and ability to go jogging with you and keep up, what better way to find a dog that meets those needs than at a shelter? Don't get me wrong, there are dogs in shelters that are fully trained but were still just too "hyper" for their lazy owners to deal with. Labs come a dime a dozen and the shelters are usually full of them just waiting for someone like you that can give them an outlet for their energy. Or you may find yourself falling in love with a bouncy, active mixed breed that has all of the characteristics you're looking for that you can't find in just one breed.

[Flatcoatluver]

Originally posted by Pit Chick
I would say check the shelters. A LOT of dogs get turned into the shelters because they were: too hyper, out of control, untrainable, destroyed the house; this includes purebred and mixed breeds. The reason these dogs get taken to the shelter is because the owners don't take the time to properly train and exercise their "hyper out of control" dog. A lot of people want a dog that just sits there and looks pretty. However, you want a dog that has the energy and ability to go jogging with you and keep up, what better way to find a dog that meets those needs than at a shelter? Don't get me wrong, there are dogs in shelters that are fully trained but were still just too "hyper" for their lazy owners to deal with. Labs come a dime a dozen and the shelters are usually full of them just waiting for someone like you that can give them an outlet for their energy. Or you may find yourself falling in love with a bouncy, active mixed breed that has all of the characteristics you're looking for that you can't find in just one breed.
agreed my neighbor just put their lab in their because there to lazy and they chained up the dog, and it got aggreesive. she is a beutiful purebreed chocolate lab, some people are just lazy

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Sweetie, I can give you LOTS of info on those good ole' Labbies!

I have one!

First of all, pleeeeeease DO NOT purchase your dog/puppy from a pet store. They come from very, very horrible places called puppy mills.
( www.nopuppymills.com ) Has more info on puppy mills!
If you have any questions obout Labradors, feel free to PM me1:)

[labrado_retriever123]

I would vote Labrador, because I have one! :)

[dab_20]

originally posted by Flatcoatluver: hey don't feel bad, t.j my english setter is afraid of boxes, extension cords, his own food bowl, but once he gets out in the ring he act's like he's the best dog in the world is hilarious

thats cute, hes afraid of his own food bowel!?! tj is such a pretty boy! my little girl is also afraid of boxes and cords! LOL