stanley wrote:

Sorry JJ I disagree , admittedly I am a volunteer for a Labrador Rescue charity , but they are no more of a handful than any dog between 1-2 , in fact probably easier than some other breeds .
The biggest problem is the new owners who will not put the work or commitment into a puppy , regardless of breed
Do you homework and invest in time and training , enforce positive boundaries and learn with your dog.

alby wrote:

Kennel club, don't get me started on them... most of the pedigree dogs I've ever known/owned have developed various serious chronic health problems throughout their lives. A long pedigree of champion ancestors and a KC registration doesn't guarantee good health, far from it!

You only need to look at the aristocrisy to know that selective in-breeding isn't a good idea!!!!

my concern also, my border collie was bought from a local farm, and I got see the mother, I had no health problems with him. a freind bought a pedigree border and he has hip problems at 3 years old

what about a lab, I don,t want an expensive, disabled dog with problems. can anyone advice a good breeder?

Oops here comes the wife, she doesn,t know yet!!!!! Sorry to hijack your thread Jonno, let me know if you fInd a good lab litter