We're Buying from a Breeder

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

Well I personally wasn't trying to be offensive and I don't think anyone else really was either, but oftentimes message boards can be hard to get points across in because we all interpret the very same words differently or perhaps out of context at different times. I do wish you the best of luck in finding a dog/puppy that fits your family and everything works out for you all and the dog.

Vela, I didnt see anyones posts as offensive, just negative. Thank you for all your help, it really means alot to mean since you bought from a breeder. I will keep looking in shelters and maybe a lab will show up. Trust me, if a lab shows up that is a match, we will definately go and meet him. Just as long as its not the SPCA. Alot of shelters WILL adopt to me, there just isnt any labs in them currently that fit into my lifestyle.

One question... Will shelters in the US adopt to someone living in Canada? They are alot of labs in the US that need homes.

There are currently 68 labs that need homes in BC and BC is HUGE. We have 19 cities and dozens of little towns which all (excluding the ones without shelters, some only have 100 people living there) have their shelters on Petfinder. Labs are a rarity in our shelters, we see more Rottweiler and Pitbulls - most people have them for protection purposes only.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

One question... Will shelters in the US adopt to someone living in Canada? They are alot of labs in the US that need homes.

Check out this page http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/...rt/dogse.shtml

It should give you good info on bringing pets into Canada.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

This is taken from that page. Looks like you can, as long as they are properly vaccinated. (The US is not considered rabies free, so these guidelines apply):

Importation of Pet Dogs
Section 2 - Pet dogs three (3) months of age or over
from countries where rabies is present
(or not recognized officially rabies-free by Canada)
The pet import requirements outlined in this page are current as of 2006-1- 24 .


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2.1 Dogs may enter Canada if accompanied by a valid rabies vaccination certificate issued, in either English or French, by a licensed veterinarian(2), which clearly identifies the dogs and shows that they are currently vaccinated against rabies. This certificate should identify the animal, as in breed, colour, weight, etc., plus indicate the name of the licensed rabies vaccine used (trade name), serial number and duration of validity (up to 3 years). Please note that if a validity date does not appear on the certificate, then it will be considered a one year vaccine.
We do not impose a waiting period between the time the animal is vaccinated for rabies and the time the animal is imported into Canada.

2.2 If the provisions of 2.1 are not met, an inspector will order the owner to have the animals vaccinated for rabies within a period of time specified in the order and to provide the vaccination certificate to an inspector, all at the owner's expense.
Note: Rabies vaccination or certification is not required if the dogs are less than three (3) months of age.

(1) An official government veterinarian is a veterinarian who works for the government veterinary service in the country of origin.
(2) A licensed veterinarian is a veterinarian who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the country of origin.

[slleipnir]

If you're worried about your daughter, then I suggest an older dog that has proven well with kids. ANY dog can become aggressive if not brought up right or other reaons...I have a lab, who is very dog aggressive, and will bark at people. Maybe I did something wrong training her, or maybe it's health related. Just don't assume that because it's a lab, you will have no problems. As well, puppies WILL bite. It will not know that it cannot bite your daughter, and I can almost say for sure that a young puppy will bite. Of course, it is only playing, but it might be enough to hurt your daughter. I'm sure breeders sell older dogs?? Does it need to be a pup?

Also, because you live in an apartment, you realize all the exersize it will need? The more exersize it gets, it is likely to behave better (besides it's good for them)

Please don't think I'm saying you're doing anything wrong, or not to do something. I'm simply making suggestions trying to help. Use it, or don't.

Goodluck

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

If you're worried about your daughter, then I suggest an older dog that has proven well with kids. ANY dog can become aggressive if not brought up right or other reaons...I have a lab, who is very dog aggressive, and will bark at people. Maybe I did something wrong training her, or maybe it's health related. Just don't assume that because it's a lab, you will have no problems. As well, puppies WILL bite. It will not know that it cannot bite your daughter, and I can almost say for sure that a young puppy will bite. Of course, it is only playing, but it might be enough to hurt your daughter. I'm sure breeders sell older dogs?? Does it need to be a pup?

Also, because you live in an apartment, you realize all the exersize it will need? The more exersize it gets, it is likely to behave better (besides it's good for them)

Please don't think I'm saying you're doing anything wrong, or not to do something. I'm simply making suggestions trying to help. Use it, or don't.

Goodluck

I would actually prefer an older puppy or retired adult. Yes, I know the dog will need lots of exercise. I will keep looking at shelters, maybe I can convince my DH to adopt one from a shelter. He is just so stuck on having a show bred lab, if you want to know why, PM me. It is a long story... I make the decisions, but my decisions have to be approved.

[slleipnir]

I would actually prefer an older puppy or retired adult. Yes, I know the dog will need lots of exercise. I will keep looking at shelters, maybe I can convince my DH to adopt one from a shelter. He is just so stuck on having a show bred lab, if you want to know why, PM me. It is a long story... I make the decisions, but my decisions have to be approved.

Sounds good to me. Maybe you can find an older show bred lab that would be perfect for you and your family