This post begins a series of articles on a very important issue: the right choice for your puppy breed Labrador Retriever, something that is no easy task when you consider that the animal we select will live with us for an average of ten to fifteen years.
A dog is a living being, not a car or a material object that can be resold if not "work as expected", so although you do not look it, this should be a very thoughtful decision that carefully weighed the "pros" and "cons" of living with a dog, while taking into account all the nuances and possible problems.
Both online and in various canine publications, you can find numerous articles and recommendations on aspects to consider when choosing a puppy of any breed. If we transfer this information to the Labrador Retriever breed, the scheme is disclosed as follows:
- The importance of the whole family agrees to live with a Labrador Retriever and assigning responsibilities to provide all the care you need.
- The importance of pedigree when choosing a Labrador Retriever.
- Responsible in choosing a breeder of Labradors approach.
- Buying a Labrador Retriever puppy.
Do not buy your puppy impulsively
Very often, people buy a dog on a whim and say things like "I like this race, I always dreamed of having her", "the labrador is a very popular dog and I want to be 'at the latest' fashion" "my neighbor has a labrador, i want another", "children ask us a dog and want to give that fad"... All these arguments are examples of impulse purchases.
Another example would be the fact going into a pet shop, see a puppy in the window and buy it. Leaving aside the opinion we have of those showcases the animal lovers, that would not be a suitable choice of a puppy.
There are more examples as "a friend has had a litter, I'll stay one" who would head the list of "How not to pick a puppy", on the other hand, a few months will no longer be.
In wealth and poverty
As we said, a Labrador Retriever lives between ten and fifteen years, a period of time when you do not know how your life is going to go. Whenever we do look to the future with the desire to make things better, but unfortunately is not always the case. You can now live in a house with a garden, but you have to be ready to live with your dog on the floor, if necessary. You also have to keep in mind that during the dog's life can change partners and is likely to meet someone who does not like dogs. What would you do then?
In health and disease
Your Labrador Retriever will need daily walks and attention to maintain their health. All this time you can not help but take him out even if it hurts your head, you do not have a good mood, you have a sore throat or fever... cold or snow, your dog has needs that must be covered. Including proper nutrition, adequate physical exercise, psychological stimulation; proper hygiene and brushing; education... You think your dog will live happy depending on whether or not meet their needs in their social environment, that is at the heart of your family. Are you ready to give your dog what it needs in all circumstances?
Until death do us part
If you spend all day at work, from dawn to dusk, perhaps buying a Labrador Retriever is not a good idea in your case, because this race is very social and dependent. for any dog However, communication with their environment is necessary, so leave it locked between four walls for twelve hours each day simply is not human. Very different it would be if in your case existed the option to take your dog to work.
Also, if you are thinking of going on vacation, you should be clear in advance where and with whom leave your Labrador if it can not accompany you to enjoy your well deserved vacation together.
There are many aspects to consider when making such an important on choosing a Labrador Retriever puppy decision. So right now I wish you were a little backwards in this article and come back to read only the subtitles.
A dog is a being who can not buy on impulse, with which, for better or worse, "you marry" throughout his life. And if you think this statement is exaggerated, maybe you should not think of living with one.
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Now that you know the responsibility that comes with the decision to share your life with a Labrador Retriever (and any other animal), you keep wanting to buy a Labrador Retriever puppy?
If you have already tested and have taken a firm decision, we can only congratulate you and tell you that in Helvet Can we trust you to be the responsible owner that all Labrador Retriever would have.
To do this, you must take into account other important aspects such as choosing sex of your future puppy. But we will discuss in the next post in this series of articles on choosing a Labrador Retriever puppy.
