Black Labrador Puppies
It is a very exciting time when a family brings home a new puppy but very often it is a hard choice in deciding which kind of puppy to choose. The Labrador retriever has been known to be a very good choice as a family dog. A black Labrador puppy would work well with a family. The Black Lab is a good choice because they are faithful companions and have few health problems.
The Black Labrador retriever pup is one of the more placid breeds of dogs. For a dog owner that really isn’t up to dealing with too many puppy issues, this is a good choice. Black Labs are great with kids and are the perfect match for a loving family. All dogs have their strong points and their weaknesses and with the Black Lab pup his weakness is that he will eat whatever is put in front of him so if he is not monitored carefully he will get fat. Overeating can result in a variety of health problems.
Black Lab pups are super high energy dogs and require a lot of outdoor play time so if you are not able to provide hours of Frisbee and ball playing then you may want to reconsider dog breeds. The exercise that this dog gets outside is what keeps it in shape and helps it to remain healthy. A black Labrador puppy will have an additional level of energy and the owner must be prepared for that. A black Labrador puppy is the perfect dog for people with a family. It is also a desirable dog for those who spend lots of time outdoors and for hunters.
Before you decide to buy a black lab puppy, it is very important that you know a little about the breeder and the puppy’s parents. The following is a checklist of what you should ask your breeder before you decide to buy a black lab puppy. Probably one of the most important things that you must consider before choosing a puppy is to checkout his health. When you’re looking for a puppy, there are a few things that can help determine a puppy’s good or poor health. Feel free to bring this checklist with you when you’re choosing a puppy.
1. The puppy’s eyes. Look at the puppy’s eyes. Are they bright, clear, and clean or are they tearful looking, caked with slime, and runny?
2. The puppy’s ears. Are they clean (both inside and outside) free of ticks and free of hairless patches?
3. The puppy’s mouth. Are the puppy’s gums and teeth clean, the proper color, and free of sores, plaque and food? Is the tongue clean? Does the puppy’s breath have that sour milk puppy smell or does it smell decayed?
4. The puppy’s coat. Is it free from mats, dirt, and feces, especially around the rectum? Is the coat clean and very soft? Or is it patchy with bald spots? Is there evidence of ticks or fleas (small black spots or raised red bumps are evidence of fleas.) Does the puppy stink?
5. The puppy’s paws. Are they clean with clipped nails and nothing lodged between the pads? Does the puppy walk easily or does it limp?
6. How does the puppy act? Is he energetic, curious, and interested in you? Or does he seem to be tired and not interested in you, even when you try to get its attention?
