Labs for sale?

[shelbycm]

To answer everyones questions:
My fiance and I already have a yellow female lab. I grew up with a chocolate male from newborn until I was 16 and he passed away. We want a friend for our present dog and are not interested in breeding.

 

[ICit]

Why..you plan on breeding?

I already asked that!!

 

[ArkRescue]

Why BUY when there are so many in rescue?
Check with Lab rescue and try to save a life instead of supporting a breeder.

PS: If you can't afford the VET, you can't afford the PET![/QUOTE]

OMG... I love that! Im gonna use this over the weekend!!

my line to people who cant treat their dogs is... Pets are a luxury.. not a necessity!

BUT not everyone can drop $5k like my relative did recently at the ER vet to save her dog's life, you know? I felt really bad when I had to get Jazz put down (rescue) because we (rescue) didn't have $3k to get him unblocked (urinary tract blockage).

I beg to differ about pets being a luxury because in my life they ARE a necessity or I'd have nothing to live for.

 

[nobody really]

To answer everyones questions:
My fiance and I already have a yellow female lab. I grew up with a chocolate male from newborn until I was 16 and he passed away. We want a friend for our present dog and are not interested in breeding.

didn't you say "both of our rescue dogs"? why specifically a male lab puppy? you can get a young dog from one of the rescue orgs.

You're getting married in november, i'd love to see where this "must have male lab puppy" and the other dog will fall out when the marriage falls apart

 

[ICit]

BUT not everyone can drop $5k like my relative did recently at the ER vet to save her dog's life, you know? I felt really bad when I had to get Jazz put down (rescue) because we (rescue) didn't have $3k to get him unblocked (urinary tract blockage).

I beg to differ about pets being a luxury because in my life they ARE a necessity or I'd have nothing to live for.

house is a necessity, electric is a necessity, transportation is a necessity, food is also....
you need these, most people should no own pets... and when they come in with their nails done, driving a 50-60k vehicle.. and cant do anything to their pet.... nnoo they dont need one!

 

[checkingthenews]

To answer everyones questions:
My fiance and I already have a yellow female lab. I grew up with a chocolate male from newborn until I was 16 and he passed away. We want a friend for our present dog and are not interested in breeding.

Charles county has 1 black lab, another yellow lab and black lab that are siblings.

 

[ArkRescue]

house is a necessity, electric is a necessity, transportation is a necessity, food is also....
you need these, most people should no own pets... and when they come in with their nails done, driving a 50-60k vehicle.. and cant do anything to their pet.... nnoo they dont need one!

I agree in that case about having bad priorities. I know a lady who spends over $100 to get her hair done, regularly goes out to eat and treats others too, yet claims she couldn't afford to fix the stray/feral cats she was feeding. Umm but excuse me, yes she could afford it - she didn't want to do it - and she claims herself to be a "rescue" person. I don't think so.

I cut back my expenses to afford critter food. I will do w/o to provide for my critters. Some people won't do that - they say it's just an animal. THOSE are surely people who don't need pets.

 

[PrepH4U]

Why BUY when there are so many in rescue?
Check with Lab rescue and try to save a life instead of supporting a breeder.

PS: If you can't afford the VET, you can't afford the PET!

On the other hand if the OP wants to buy a lab from a breeder that is her choice. Unless the rules have changed over night, we are still a free society and to purchase a puppy from a breeder is still not violating any laws. :shrug:
Yes to rescue a dog is a great thing BUT sometimes it does not always work out.

 

[nomoney]

You're getting married in november, i'd love to see where this "must have male lab puppy" and the other dog will fall out when the marriage falls apart

You're right, no one should own dogs -ever! On the off chance that they get a divorce, get a new job, or heck even break a leg.

 

[nobody really]

You're right, no one should own dogs -ever! On the off chance that they get a divorce, get a new job, or heck even break a leg.

right. that's why all the animal shelters are emtpy. Nobody gives up dogs for stupid reasons.

 

[nomoney]

right. that's why all the animal shelters are emtpy. Nobody gives up dogs for stupid reasons.

Life happens. Telling someone you'd like to know where the new dog is going to end up when their "not even happened yet" marriage falls apart is a little loony. And thats exactly the sort of crap that pushes people towards breeders.
Thats like telling someone - you just bought a new house with a great fenced in yard - I'd love to see where that cute little puppy is when you forclose on it!! Or, you got another dog?!!But you have family history of heart disease...What if you die in 5 years?? Who is going to raise little trixie then?? HUH???

Give me a break. Poster wants a specific type of dog. Yet everyone jumps on their back as soon as they mention purchasing said dog. And you wonder why 70% of folks go to breeders - because they don't want to deal with all of the shelter loonies that pop up and tell them how and what they should do. Adopting a dog ain't all "sign here - pay the fee and its yours!!" Its as hard as adopting a kid.

I went to a breeder for my last pup :shock:!! And I'll tell you why - I TRIED to go to a shelter - not happening.
1. I inherited an English Bulldog when I married. He's a close to being senior dog. He is not fixed (the shame!!). Shelters/rescues...can't get a new dog if you have a dog that is not fixed already. (even if said new dog is male). I refuse to take this old guy and put him under to get snipped. He is too old, already has breathing problems, etc. Its not worth the risk.
2. I don't have a fenced in yard. (oh my god- I'm a horrible dog owner!!). Yet in all of my history of owning pups - I've never lost a single one. Heck, all of my pups have lived to double digits.

Sure in a perfect world, there wouldn't be a need for animal shelters. Everyone would spay/neuter. Everyone would keep their little Fido for its whole live long life no matter what life has thrown at them. But wake up folks; this aint a perfect world. Even those with the best intentions end up surrendering their animals. You can't save them all.

Now don't get me wrong - I'm pro rescue dogs all day long. I encourage many people to go to petfinder, etc. But I don't nazi them to it, if its not right for them its not right. And I can't blame them for wanting to look at breeders.

 

[camily]

I got a fantastic yellow lab from here Home she has a heart condition so we only had to pay spay fee (which was a lot because she had to have a cardiologist there). Their dogs are beautiful and have excellent temperaments. I highly recommend them. Also, there's a family at my church that occasionally breeds there chocolate labs. Excellent dogs as well if you'd like there info.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

Life happens. Telling someone you'd like to know where the new dog is going to end up when their "not even happened yet" marriage falls apart is a little loony. And thats exactly the sort of crap that pushes people towards breeders.
Thats like telling someone - you just bought a new house with a great fenced in yard - I'd love to see where that cute little puppy is when you forclose on it!! Or, you got another dog?!!But you have family history of heart disease...What if you die in 5 years?? Who is going to raise little trixie then?? HUH???

Give me a break. Poster wants a specific type of dog. Yet everyone jumps on their back as soon as they mention purchasing said dog. And you wonder why 70% of folks go to breeders - because they don't want to deal with all of the shelter loonies that pop up and tell them how and what they should do. Adopting a dog ain't all "sign here - pay the fee and its yours!!" Its as hard as adopting a kid.

I went to a breeder for my last pup :shock:!! And I'll tell you why - I TRIED to go to a shelter - not happening.
1. I inherited an English Bulldog when I married. He's a close to being senior dog. He is not fixed (the shame!!). Shelters/rescues...can't get a new dog if you have a dog that is not fixed already. (even if said new dog is male). I refuse to take this old guy and put him under to get snipped. He is too old, already has breathing problems, etc. Its not worth the risk.
2. I don't have a fenced in yard. (oh my god- I'm a horrible dog owner!!). Yet in all of my history of owning pups - I've never lost a single one. Heck, all of my pups have lived to double digits.

Sure in a perfect world, there wouldn't be a need for animal shelters. Everyone would spay/neuter. Everyone would keep their little Fido for its whole live long life no matter what life has thrown at them. But wake up folks; this aint a perfect world. Even those with the best intentions end up surrendering their animals. You can't save them all.

Now don't get me wrong - I'm pro rescue dogs all day long. I encourage many people to go to petfinder, etc. But I don't nazi them to it, if its not right for them its not right. And I can't blame them for wanting to look at breeders.

 

[ArkRescue]

Life happens. Telling someone you'd like to know where the new dog is going to end up when their "not even happened yet" marriage falls apart is a little loony. And thats exactly the sort of crap that pushes people towards breeders.
Thats like telling someone - you just bought a new house with a great fenced in yard - I'd love to see where that cute little puppy is when you forclose on it!! Or, you got another dog?!!But you have family history of heart disease...What if you die in 5 years?? Who is going to raise little trixie then?? HUH???

Give me a break. Poster wants a specific type of dog. Yet everyone jumps on their back as soon as they mention purchasing said dog. And you wonder why 70% of folks go to breeders - because they don't want to deal with all of the shelter loonies that pop up and tell them how and what they should do. Adopting a dog ain't all "sign here - pay the fee and its yours!!" Its as hard as adopting a kid.

I went to a breeder for my last pup :shock:!! And I'll tell you why - I TRIED to go to a shelter - not happening.
1. I inherited an English Bulldog when I married. He's a close to being senior dog. He is not fixed (the shame!!). Shelters/rescues...can't get a new dog if you have a dog that is not fixed already. (even if said new dog is male). I refuse to take this old guy and put him under to get snipped. He is too old, already has breathing problems, etc. Its not worth the risk.
2. I don't have a fenced in yard. (oh my god- I'm a horrible dog owner!!). Yet in all of my history of owning pups - I've never lost a single one. Heck, all of my pups have lived to double digits.

Sure in a perfect world, there wouldn't be a need for animal shelters. Everyone would spay/neuter. Everyone would keep their little Fido for its whole live long life no matter what life has thrown at them. But wake up folks; this aint a perfect world. Even those with the best intentions end up surrendering their animals. You can't save them all.

Now don't get me wrong - I'm pro rescue dogs all day long. I encourage many people to go to petfinder, etc. But I don't nazi them to it, if its not right for them its not right. And I can't blame them for wanting to look at breeders.

People are viewed by some as being insensitive to all the critters being killed at the shelters when they don't try rescue first. FYI - I am NOT a shelter loony. I think that people have a choice. Not everyone thinks the same obviously, and they never will.

As far as saving them all? You are right, they can't all be saved, BUT, if more people had their pets fixed, there would be far fewer critters being killed at the shelters every day. I think we can all agree that killing a perfectly healthy, well-adjusted critter is sad.

I also agree that some rescues require a great deal of background information to approve an adoption. Their sole purpose is to be as sure as they can that the adopter can and will provide a good home for the critter, long term. I've been turned down by some in the past for not having a 6' fenced yard, or a doggie door, or some other reason. I eventually was approved by a rescue that appreciated what we had to offer as far as experience with Rotts, and the ability to handle one that was like a JRT on steroids LOL - that dog bounced off the walls all the time LOL.

I didn't WANT to get another Rott from a breeder, I wanted a rescue, so I kept trying. I paid $375 for the Rott I adopted, so I could have as easily bought one from a breeder. We all have the right to make choices, and we should be tolerant of each others choices.

As far as people planning for the future for the their pets? I encourage everyone to talk to people they know to designate someone as a backup to care for their critters in case they become incapacitated or die. I have made arrangements for all my critters. I wouldn't have peace of mind from day to day w/o knowing my critters will end up in good hands, and NOT in the shelter.

 

[nobody really]

Life happens. Telling someone you'd like to know where the new dog is going to end up when their "not even happened yet" marriage falls apart is a little loony. And thats exactly the sort of crap that pushes people towards breeders.
Thats like telling someone - you just bought a new house with a great fenced in yard - I'd love to see where that cute little puppy is when you forclose on it!! Or, you got another dog?!!But you have family history of heart disease...What if you die in 5 years?? Who is going to raise little trixie then?? HUH???

Give me a break. Poster wants a specific type of dog. Yet everyone jumps on their back as soon as they mention purchasing said dog. And you wonder why 70% of folks go to breeders - because they don't want to deal with all of the shelter loonies that pop up and tell them how and what they should do. Adopting a dog ain't all "sign here - pay the fee and its yours!!" Its as hard as adopting a kid.

I went to a breeder for my last pup :shock:!! And I'll tell you why - I TRIED to go to a shelter - not happening.
1. I inherited an English Bulldog when I married. He's a close to being senior dog. He is not fixed (the shame!!). Shelters/rescues...can't get a new dog if you have a dog that is not fixed already. (even if said new dog is male). I refuse to take this old guy and put him under to get snipped. He is too old, already has breathing problems, etc. Its not worth the risk.
2. I don't have a fenced in yard. (oh my god- I'm a horrible dog owner!!). Yet in all of my history of owning pups - I've never lost a single one. Heck, all of my pups have lived to double digits.

Sure in a perfect world, there wouldn't be a need for animal shelters. Everyone would spay/neuter. Everyone would keep their little Fido for its whole live long life no matter what life has thrown at them. But wake up folks; this aint a perfect world. Even those with the best intentions end up surrendering their animals. You can't save them all.

Now don't get me wrong - I'm pro rescue dogs all day long. I encourage many people to go to petfinder, etc. But I don't nazi them to it, if its not right for them its not right. And I can't blame them for wanting to look at breeders.

good point.

 

[SoMDGirl42]

Life happens. Telling someone you'd like to know where the new dog is going to end up when their "not even happened yet" marriage falls apart is a little loony. And thats exactly the sort of crap that pushes people towards breeders.
Thats like telling someone - you just bought a new house with a great fenced in yard - I'd love to see where that cute little puppy is when you forclose on it!! Or, you got another dog?!!But you have family history of heart disease...What if you die in 5 years?? Who is going to raise little trixie then?? HUH???

Give me a break. Poster wants a specific type of dog. Yet everyone jumps on their back as soon as they mention purchasing said dog. And you wonder why 70% of folks go to breeders - because they don't want to deal with all of the shelter loonies that pop up and tell them how and what they should do. Adopting a dog ain't all "sign here - pay the fee and its yours!!" Its as hard as adopting a kid.

I went to a breeder for my last pup :shock:!! And I'll tell you why - I TRIED to go to a shelter - not happening.
1. I inherited an English Bulldog when I married. He's a close to being senior dog. He is not fixed (the shame!!). Shelters/rescues...can't get a new dog if you have a dog that is not fixed already. (even if said new dog is male). I refuse to take this old guy and put him under to get snipped. He is too old, already has breathing problems, etc. Its not worth the risk.
2. I don't have a fenced in yard. (oh my god- I'm a horrible dog owner!!). Yet in all of my history of owning pups - I've never lost a single one. Heck, all of my pups have lived to double digits.

Sure in a perfect world, there wouldn't be a need for animal shelters. Everyone would spay/neuter. Everyone would keep their little Fido for its whole live long life no matter what life has thrown at them. But wake up folks; this aint a perfect world. Even those with the best intentions end up surrendering their animals. You can't save them all.

Now don't get me wrong - I'm pro rescue dogs all day long. I encourage many people to go to petfinder, etc. But I don't nazi them to it, if its not right for them its not right. And I can't blame them for wanting to look at breeders.

I wanted a specific breed of dog. I've been lucky enough to adopt all three of my pure breed dogs from rescues. Two were litter mates I adopted 11 years ago. My last one I adopted in May. All three were nearly 2 when I adopted them, so I knew exactly what I was getting. They've been wonderful family members. It took a long time to find the right dogs for me.

I'm not totally against buying from a breeder, I've just been lucky to have rescued the three I have now. Just seems like there are tons of Labs out there that need a home and the OP is looking for a lab. It'd be nice if she found one that was right for their family and gave it home. It's not like she's looking for a 3 pound yorkie that could be hard to find at a shelter or rescue. :shrug:

 

[camily]

I wanted a specific breed of dog. I've been lucky enough to adopt all three of my pure breed dogs from rescues. Two were litter mates I adopted 11 years ago. My last one I adopted in May. All three were nearly 2 when I adopted them, so I knew exactly what I was getting. They've been wonderful family members. It took a long time to find the right dogs for me.

I'm not totally against buying from a breeder, I've just been lucky to have rescued the three I have now. Just seems like there are tons of Labs out there that need a home and the OP is looking for a lab. It'd be nice if she found one that was right for their family and gave it home. It's not like she's looking for a 3 pound yorkie that could be hard to find at a shelter or rescue. :shrug:

I visited the shelter a few weeks ago and was surprised to see 3 yorkies.

 

[ArkRescue]

I wanted a specific breed of dog. I've been lucky enough to adopt all three of my pure breed dogs from rescues. Two were litter mates I adopted 11 years ago. My last one I adopted in May. All three were nearly 2 when I adopted them, so I knew exactly what I was getting. They've been wonderful family members. It took a long time to find the right dogs for me.

I'm not totally against buying from a breeder, I've just been lucky to have rescued the three I have now. Just seems like there are tons of Labs out there that need a home and the OP is looking for a lab. It'd be nice if she found one that was right for their family and gave it home. It's not like she's looking for a 3 pound yorkie that could be hard to find at a shelter or rescue. :shrug:

When I go to the shelters, I always see an abundance of labs and beagles.

The least adopted dogs are the black ones. Especially the large breed black dogs. When I went to the shelter for a dog, I ended up with a large breed black dog ..... and he has blossomed so much over time. It took a long time for him to feel comfortable and start showing his personality. Heck he even has started barking for us.

 

[SoMDGirl42]

When I go to the shelters, I always see an abundance of labs and beagles.

The least adopted dogs are the black ones. Especially the large breed black dogs. When I went to the shelter for a dog, I ended up with a large breed black dog ..... and he has blossomed so much over time. It took a long time for him to feel comfortable and start showing his personality. Heck he even has started barking for us.

I think the OP is looking for a chocolate one. They are a little harder to find.

 

[ICit]

I wanted a specific breed of dog. I've been lucky enough to adopt all three of my pure breed dogs from rescues. Two were litter mates I adopted 11 years ago. My last one I adopted in May. All three were nearly 2 when I adopted them, so I knew exactly what I was getting. They've been wonderful family members. It took a long time to find the right dogs for me.

I'm not totally against buying from a breeder, I've just been lucky to have rescued the three I have now. Just seems like there are tons of Labs out there that need a home and the OP is looking for a lab. It'd be nice if she found one that was right for their family and gave it home. It's not like she's looking for a 3 pound yorkie that could be hard to find at a shelter or rescue. :shrug:

now I will only buy my working dogs from a breeder.... and if I have a "pet" it will be adopted. ... and omg yes to spay and neuter!!

I was luck when i adopted my one... he did work out as a working dog... most do not!