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Frequently Asked Questions
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Here you will find some of our frequently asked questions, and our typical responses. Don't hesitate to
contact me if you require more information or have questions that aren't listed here!
contact me if you require more information or have questions that aren't listed here!
Purchase Inquiries
1. What kind of Labs do you raise?
We breed Field-Trial type Labs in Black, Yellow and Chocolate from notable field trial champion and
master hunter dogs. These are often referred to as 'American' Labrador Retrievers. Specifically, we
select for 'performance' traits - good health, excellent temperaments, athleticism, and natural retrieving
ability. They are suitable for competition, hunting, search and rescue, or as pets to active families.
2. How much do your puppies cost and what does the price include?
Our puppies cost $1000-$1500 (CDN). This price includes CKC registration, tattoo & microchip, first
vaccination, deworming, a starter puppy kit with food, collar, and training references, a vet check prior to
leaving our home and a 26 month health guarantee. We also offer up to $300 in rebates in the form of
Titling Incentives- this is to encourage you to become involved in a dog sport, which our labs LOVE to do!
In addition to all of this, our puppies receive our full-time attention from the day they are born -this results
in a well-adjusted, easily trained and cooperative puppy for you!
3. What do all the health certifications mean, and what are they good for?
A detailed description of this is on our Health page. Here you will learn what health tests Labs should
have before being bred, and where you can go to confirm tests results. Be sure that any puppy you buy
is from health certified parents. This is different than being health checked by a regular veterinarian. A
healthy puppy is important to every family, whether you are looking for a hunting dog, sporting prospect
or pet.
4. We would like to buy a puppy but won't be able to pick it up. Can you deliver it?
No, we don't deliver puppies. We can usually arrange to have it shipped by air, depending on where you
live - shipping costs around $150-200 within Canada and you will also need to purchase a crate (~$65).
Other costs associated with shipping include a veterinary certificate ($25) and an airport delivery fee
($50). The cost of the flight & crate is subject to change so please contact us for a current quote. In order
to have your puppy flown to you, we will need AT LEAST 2 weeks notice, however if you think this might
be a possibility that you are considering, tell us at the time of purchase so we can confirm that a flight is
available to your area. We only ship by West Jet or Central Mountain Air for domestic flights. It is best if
you can find a way to pick your puppy up - that way we can meet you, you can meet us, and you can meet
your puppy's older relatives - we can usually hold your puppy for a little while longer if that will help
accommodate your schedule, but we do need to know if this will be the case well in advance. *** We will
need to confirm your travel arrangements are (pick-up or shipping) by the time your puppy is 6 weeks of
age so that we can co-ordinate appointments, drop-off at the airport, and vet-checks. ***
5. How do you raise your puppies?
Good question - one of the most important ones you should ask a breeder. Complete information about
how our puppies can be found here. In short, our puppies are raised in our home, around the hustle and
bustle of daily activity, and are handled individually each day from birth. They undergo early neurological
stimulation which helps to promote brain activity and growth, and when they are a bit older, we introduce
them to TONS of new things so that they are very well socialized before they go to your home. These
include loud noises (gun shots, bad music), other animals (cats and older dogs), lots of new people
(children, seniors, people in funny hats!), water or snow and ice, grooming practices, different types of
flooring, lighting, smells, toys, etc. Puppies are also started on clicker training and crate training prior to
leaving our home. All of this full-time individual attention allows us to get to know the puppies very well
and bring out the best in them. Eromit puppies are outgoing, willing to accept change and new
situations, and have a friendly, confident attitude that results in an easy to train and enjoyable dog.
6. How far in advance do we need to reserve a puppy?
The sooner you contact us, the sooner you will get a puppy! Most of our puppies are sold prior to birth.
Once a planned breeding is announced on our future litters page, we start to accept puppy reservation
requests. There are a couple of advantages to planning ahead when seeking a Lab pup. First, selection
order is partly based on the order in which we receive your deposit (also taking into consideration your
color, sex and personality preferences and the traits of the available puppies). Also, members of our
waiting list will have the first opportunity to purchase a puppy from an earlier litter in the event that an
reservation gets cancelled. Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, is that when we know what you are
looking for in a puppy, it can help us to engage in early training activities that will be very specific to what
you are looking for in a Lab. This is the most definite advantage to reserving a puppy - from early on, your
puppy will get extra attention tailored to your needs (ie puppies destined for hunting/field trial homes will
be exposed to birds, S&R prospect puppies will get some nosework, etc).
7. Is my deposit non-refundable?
There is only one instance in which your deposit would be refunded. That is the situation where we are
not able to provide you with a puppy. When you place your deposit, you are indicating to us that you are
seriously committed to purchasing an Eromit Labrador. If there is an unusually small litter where there
are not enough puppies to meet our reservations, you will have the option of having your deposit
refunded or you may choose to transfer your reservation to the next planned litter. However, if a puppy
matching your request is available but you change your mind for whatever reason, your deposit will not
be refunded.
8. Do you sell your puppies with breeding rights?
Puppies sold as competition prospects, or to reputable breeders are sold with full registration and
breeding rights. Please ask if you are interested in this option.
Pet puppies are sold on a reversible non-breeding agreement. This means that once your puppy turns
two, you will have the option to regain full registration and breeding rights provided that your puppy has
successful met the health testing requirements listed in the purchase contract, and that you have
forwarded the results to us. These tests include OFA hip rating of Good or Excellent, OFA normal
elbows, CERF cleared eyes, and in some cases EIC and/or CNM testing may be required. In some
cases there may be a fee to reverse the agreement - the full details will be outlined in your puppy
purchase contract. In any case, breeding Labs is not something to be undertaken lightly, so if you think
you might be interested in raising a litter, please let us know at the time of your puppy reservation so that
we can match you with a potential breeding-quality puppy.
9. Do you sell adult dogs or older puppies?
Occasionally we may have such dogs. Typically, they would fall into one of four categories:
1) an older puppy that has been held back from a litter but is now available either as a foster dog or for
regular sale.
2) a young started dog who has undergone basic retriever training (6 months to a couple years old)
3) an older female retired from our breeding program. (usually 5-7 years old)
4) Rescue dogs
The price of an older puppy or young dog is typically more than that of a puppy, and is set individually
depending on what level of training they have achieved. Retired dogs are made available at a very
reasonable price to approved families looking for a family pet or hunting dog. Retired dogs are
house-trained, obedience trained and typically have some advanced training in either field work or
agility, and make great dogs for first time dog owners or someone looking to skip all the puppy
nonsense.
Rescue dogs will vary in age and training level. When a dog comes to us from a rescue type situation,
they are completely health checked by our vet, spayed or neutered, and then spend time going through
basic training before being made available for adoption. The adoption fee for a rescue dog is quite low
and simply covers the costs incurred in getting the dog ready for adoption.
10. How many litters have you had? How long have you been breeding Labradors?
You could say that Labs have been in my family for many generations. As a youngster, I helped my Dad
train his dogs and became a dedicated assistant in the whelping and rearing of the puppies. The first
litter I raised about 15 years ago under the guidance of my dad was from my sweet little black female
named Flash. I purchased Nestle as the foundation for my current line, and she had three beautiful
litters for me prior to retirement. All of my females are currently related to Nestle, and we have been
blessed with two beautiful litters in 2009 from her daughters Twig and Onyx. In addition to Labradors, my
family was involved in competitive dog sled racing for several years so I have been involved with several
litters of Alaskan Huskies as well.
11. What about Dewclaws? Do you remove them?
No no no!!! Removing dewclaws is the old-school method of preventing dewclaws tears in the field.
However, recent research indicates that dogs without dewclaws are much more likely to end up with
front leg injuries, including arthritis in the wrist. This is suspected to be because the front leg can not
stabilize itself on sharp turns and quick stops without having a dewclaw present. You have to admit that
it seems a little strange to amputate a toe in order to prevent an injury that would lead to amputating a
toe. Hmmm....
We have had dogs with and without dewclaws and I can tell you that we have not had any problems
hunting our dew-clawed dogs. However, there is a noticeable reduction in turning and stopping speed
from the ones without them. Because of these above reasons, we are no longer removing dewclaws
from our puppies. If you are seriously concerned about tearing your dogs 'thumb' while hunting, we
recommend using 'vet-wrap' to wrap the area. However, for most scenarios this is not necessary.
If you are still wondering why I do not remove dewclaws, please click on each thumbnail photo at left to
see how dogs are using them to keep themselves upright at great speeds. Front dewclaws are indeed
a useful appendage and we do not feel the risk of tearing one justifies their removal.
We breed Field-Trial type Labs in Black, Yellow and Chocolate from notable field trial champion and
master hunter dogs. These are often referred to as 'American' Labrador Retrievers. Specifically, we
select for 'performance' traits - good health, excellent temperaments, athleticism, and natural retrieving
ability. They are suitable for competition, hunting, search and rescue, or as pets to active families.
2. How much do your puppies cost and what does the price include?
Our puppies cost $1000-$1500 (CDN). This price includes CKC registration, tattoo & microchip, first
vaccination, deworming, a starter puppy kit with food, collar, and training references, a vet check prior to
leaving our home and a 26 month health guarantee. We also offer up to $300 in rebates in the form of
Titling Incentives- this is to encourage you to become involved in a dog sport, which our labs LOVE to do!
In addition to all of this, our puppies receive our full-time attention from the day they are born -this results
in a well-adjusted, easily trained and cooperative puppy for you!
3. What do all the health certifications mean, and what are they good for?
A detailed description of this is on our Health page. Here you will learn what health tests Labs should
have before being bred, and where you can go to confirm tests results. Be sure that any puppy you buy
is from health certified parents. This is different than being health checked by a regular veterinarian. A
healthy puppy is important to every family, whether you are looking for a hunting dog, sporting prospect
or pet.
4. We would like to buy a puppy but won't be able to pick it up. Can you deliver it?
No, we don't deliver puppies. We can usually arrange to have it shipped by air, depending on where you
live - shipping costs around $150-200 within Canada and you will also need to purchase a crate (~$65).
Other costs associated with shipping include a veterinary certificate ($25) and an airport delivery fee
($50). The cost of the flight & crate is subject to change so please contact us for a current quote. In order
to have your puppy flown to you, we will need AT LEAST 2 weeks notice, however if you think this might
be a possibility that you are considering, tell us at the time of purchase so we can confirm that a flight is
available to your area. We only ship by West Jet or Central Mountain Air for domestic flights. It is best if
you can find a way to pick your puppy up - that way we can meet you, you can meet us, and you can meet
your puppy's older relatives - we can usually hold your puppy for a little while longer if that will help
accommodate your schedule, but we do need to know if this will be the case well in advance. *** We will
need to confirm your travel arrangements are (pick-up or shipping) by the time your puppy is 6 weeks of
age so that we can co-ordinate appointments, drop-off at the airport, and vet-checks. ***
5. How do you raise your puppies?
Good question - one of the most important ones you should ask a breeder. Complete information about
how our puppies can be found here. In short, our puppies are raised in our home, around the hustle and
bustle of daily activity, and are handled individually each day from birth. They undergo early neurological
stimulation which helps to promote brain activity and growth, and when they are a bit older, we introduce
them to TONS of new things so that they are very well socialized before they go to your home. These
include loud noises (gun shots, bad music), other animals (cats and older dogs), lots of new people
(children, seniors, people in funny hats!), water or snow and ice, grooming practices, different types of
flooring, lighting, smells, toys, etc. Puppies are also started on clicker training and crate training prior to
leaving our home. All of this full-time individual attention allows us to get to know the puppies very well
and bring out the best in them. Eromit puppies are outgoing, willing to accept change and new
situations, and have a friendly, confident attitude that results in an easy to train and enjoyable dog.
6. How far in advance do we need to reserve a puppy?
The sooner you contact us, the sooner you will get a puppy! Most of our puppies are sold prior to birth.
Once a planned breeding is announced on our future litters page, we start to accept puppy reservation
requests. There are a couple of advantages to planning ahead when seeking a Lab pup. First, selection
order is partly based on the order in which we receive your deposit (also taking into consideration your
color, sex and personality preferences and the traits of the available puppies). Also, members of our
waiting list will have the first opportunity to purchase a puppy from an earlier litter in the event that an
reservation gets cancelled. Lastly, but perhaps most importantly, is that when we know what you are
looking for in a puppy, it can help us to engage in early training activities that will be very specific to what
you are looking for in a Lab. This is the most definite advantage to reserving a puppy - from early on, your
puppy will get extra attention tailored to your needs (ie puppies destined for hunting/field trial homes will
be exposed to birds, S&R prospect puppies will get some nosework, etc).
7. Is my deposit non-refundable?
There is only one instance in which your deposit would be refunded. That is the situation where we are
not able to provide you with a puppy. When you place your deposit, you are indicating to us that you are
seriously committed to purchasing an Eromit Labrador. If there is an unusually small litter where there
are not enough puppies to meet our reservations, you will have the option of having your deposit
refunded or you may choose to transfer your reservation to the next planned litter. However, if a puppy
matching your request is available but you change your mind for whatever reason, your deposit will not
be refunded.
8. Do you sell your puppies with breeding rights?
Puppies sold as competition prospects, or to reputable breeders are sold with full registration and
breeding rights. Please ask if you are interested in this option.
Pet puppies are sold on a reversible non-breeding agreement. This means that once your puppy turns
two, you will have the option to regain full registration and breeding rights provided that your puppy has
successful met the health testing requirements listed in the purchase contract, and that you have
forwarded the results to us. These tests include OFA hip rating of Good or Excellent, OFA normal
elbows, CERF cleared eyes, and in some cases EIC and/or CNM testing may be required. In some
cases there may be a fee to reverse the agreement - the full details will be outlined in your puppy
purchase contract. In any case, breeding Labs is not something to be undertaken lightly, so if you think
you might be interested in raising a litter, please let us know at the time of your puppy reservation so that
we can match you with a potential breeding-quality puppy.
9. Do you sell adult dogs or older puppies?
Occasionally we may have such dogs. Typically, they would fall into one of four categories:
1) an older puppy that has been held back from a litter but is now available either as a foster dog or for
regular sale.
2) a young started dog who has undergone basic retriever training (6 months to a couple years old)
3) an older female retired from our breeding program. (usually 5-7 years old)
4) Rescue dogs
The price of an older puppy or young dog is typically more than that of a puppy, and is set individually
depending on what level of training they have achieved. Retired dogs are made available at a very
reasonable price to approved families looking for a family pet or hunting dog. Retired dogs are
house-trained, obedience trained and typically have some advanced training in either field work or
agility, and make great dogs for first time dog owners or someone looking to skip all the puppy
nonsense.
Rescue dogs will vary in age and training level. When a dog comes to us from a rescue type situation,
they are completely health checked by our vet, spayed or neutered, and then spend time going through
basic training before being made available for adoption. The adoption fee for a rescue dog is quite low
and simply covers the costs incurred in getting the dog ready for adoption.
10. How many litters have you had? How long have you been breeding Labradors?
You could say that Labs have been in my family for many generations. As a youngster, I helped my Dad
train his dogs and became a dedicated assistant in the whelping and rearing of the puppies. The first
litter I raised about 15 years ago under the guidance of my dad was from my sweet little black female
named Flash. I purchased Nestle as the foundation for my current line, and she had three beautiful
litters for me prior to retirement. All of my females are currently related to Nestle, and we have been
blessed with two beautiful litters in 2009 from her daughters Twig and Onyx. In addition to Labradors, my
family was involved in competitive dog sled racing for several years so I have been involved with several
litters of Alaskan Huskies as well.
11. What about Dewclaws? Do you remove them?
No no no!!! Removing dewclaws is the old-school method of preventing dewclaws tears in the field.
However, recent research indicates that dogs without dewclaws are much more likely to end up with
front leg injuries, including arthritis in the wrist. This is suspected to be because the front leg can not
stabilize itself on sharp turns and quick stops without having a dewclaw present. You have to admit that
it seems a little strange to amputate a toe in order to prevent an injury that would lead to amputating a
toe. Hmmm....
We have had dogs with and without dewclaws and I can tell you that we have not had any problems
hunting our dew-clawed dogs. However, there is a noticeable reduction in turning and stopping speed
from the ones without them. Because of these above reasons, we are no longer removing dewclaws
from our puppies. If you are seriously concerned about tearing your dogs 'thumb' while hunting, we
recommend using 'vet-wrap' to wrap the area. However, for most scenarios this is not necessary.
If you are still wondering why I do not remove dewclaws, please click on each thumbnail photo at left to
see how dogs are using them to keep themselves upright at great speeds. Front dewclaws are indeed
a useful appendage and we do not feel the risk of tearing one justifies their removal.
General Labrador Retriever Questions
1. What is the difference between an "English" lab and an "American" Lab?
English Labradors are the show line Labradors. They are stocky, blocky and solid looking. American
Labradors are the working field trial line Labradors. They are athletic, intelligent, and bred to retrieve.
2. I have heard that American Labradors (Field-trial type Labs) are hyper. Is this true?
For the most part, this is not the case. Being athletic and fast does not equate to being hyper. Think
about it this way: a dog who hunts (or competes in hunting -type scenarios) must sit calmly in a blind,
often for hours, before retrieving a few birds. If they are hyper or noisy, they will scare the birds away -
that wouldn't go over well with the human hunter now would it! At the end of a hunt, they go home where
they usually double as the family pet. A hyper dog would not make a good hunting partner, competition
dog, nor would they make very good housepets. In general, most field-bred dogs have pretty quiet
dispositions during their down time, but they do require short bursts of vigorous exercise to keep them fit
and feeling useful. Of course, you should get a feel for what the parent dogs are like- calm, steady
parent dogs usually produce calm, steady puppies. And is the case with any breed of dogs, some dogs
just ARE hyper, regardless of what 'type' they are. If you don't want a hyper puppy, avoid a breeder with
hyper adult dogs.
3. I see some Labs advertised as "High Drive". What does this mean?
A high drive dog is a dog who acts with great desire. In the retriever world, a high drive dog would be one
who LOVES to fetch birds and will go through anything to find the bird. In comparison, a lower drive dog
might like to fetch a bird that is easy to find, but will balk if the bird happens to land in cold water, long
grass, or on the other side of a prickly bush. For a high drive dog, the retrieve is his goal and he will do
anything to get it done!
Drive often transfers from one venue to the next. For example, a high-drive retriever with proper training
would also make a high drive agility dog, search and rescue, or detection dog - you can use his or her
retrieving drive to increase his desire to perform almost any task. High drive dogs make fine pets
because they are easy to train and motivate - but they do need regular training to keep them from getting
bored.
4. How can two black Labs produce puppies who are yellow or chocolate?
Visit our Coat Color Genetics page for all the information you could ever want about how coat color is
inherited!
5. I've seen some Lab puppies with blue eyes. How does this happen?
All puppies, like all human babies, are born with bluish eyes. However, purebred Lab puppies will not
keep this blue color - Labs always have brown eyes. The shade of brown will very from very dark to
lighter brown (almost yellow color), but their eyes will definitely not stay blue.
6. What are Silver Labs?
A detailed discussion of silver labs can be found on our Coat Color Genetics page. In brief, Silver Labs
are an off-colored Lab whose origins are questionable. They can not be shown because they do not
adhere to the breed standard and should not be bred. You should not have to pay a premium price for
any mis-marked or odd-colored labrador, even if it comes with papers - they are not rare nor more
valuable although unscrupulous breeders would have you think otherwise. A silver lab might make a
good pet but be sure the breeder you get it from is honest and offers you a discounted price due to it's
miscoloration. You should expect any silver lab to be sold on a spay or neuter contract.
This is also the case for charcoal labs, or other discoloration patterns (brindle, patches, etc).
7. What are Fox-Red Labs?
Fox-red Labs are yellow labs who happen to come in the darkest version of the shade. Some appear
quite reddish in color, but they are still genetically yellow and will be registered as such. Beware of
breeders who charge a premium price for specific colors of Labs - fox-reds are not any more rare or
valuable than any other accepted color of labrador, although the term 'fox-red' is just recently beginning
to be popular. Fox-red Labs have always existed but back in the old days we just called them dark
yellows- which they are.
8. What color Labs are easiest to train? I've heard that chocolates are crazy!
Color does not affect a dogs trainability. However, poor breeding does. Chocolate Labs have a
reputation for being crazy, stubborn, and all sorts of other things.... this is because they are a popular
target for backyard breeders looking to cash-in on the popularity of the color.
Chocolate Labs from a good working dog breeding program are a real treasure and are just as easy to
train and live with as yellows and blacks. They are just a bit harder to find, that's all! We get
compliments all of the time on Nestle's temperament, structure, and working ability - we are working
hard so that Nestle and her descendants can help change the reputation of Chocolate Labs everywhere!
English Labradors are the show line Labradors. They are stocky, blocky and solid looking. American
Labradors are the working field trial line Labradors. They are athletic, intelligent, and bred to retrieve.
2. I have heard that American Labradors (Field-trial type Labs) are hyper. Is this true?
For the most part, this is not the case. Being athletic and fast does not equate to being hyper. Think
about it this way: a dog who hunts (or competes in hunting -type scenarios) must sit calmly in a blind,
often for hours, before retrieving a few birds. If they are hyper or noisy, they will scare the birds away -
that wouldn't go over well with the human hunter now would it! At the end of a hunt, they go home where
they usually double as the family pet. A hyper dog would not make a good hunting partner, competition
dog, nor would they make very good housepets. In general, most field-bred dogs have pretty quiet
dispositions during their down time, but they do require short bursts of vigorous exercise to keep them fit
and feeling useful. Of course, you should get a feel for what the parent dogs are like- calm, steady
parent dogs usually produce calm, steady puppies. And is the case with any breed of dogs, some dogs
just ARE hyper, regardless of what 'type' they are. If you don't want a hyper puppy, avoid a breeder with
hyper adult dogs.
3. I see some Labs advertised as "High Drive". What does this mean?
A high drive dog is a dog who acts with great desire. In the retriever world, a high drive dog would be one
who LOVES to fetch birds and will go through anything to find the bird. In comparison, a lower drive dog
might like to fetch a bird that is easy to find, but will balk if the bird happens to land in cold water, long
grass, or on the other side of a prickly bush. For a high drive dog, the retrieve is his goal and he will do
anything to get it done!
Drive often transfers from one venue to the next. For example, a high-drive retriever with proper training
would also make a high drive agility dog, search and rescue, or detection dog - you can use his or her
retrieving drive to increase his desire to perform almost any task. High drive dogs make fine pets
because they are easy to train and motivate - but they do need regular training to keep them from getting
bored.
4. How can two black Labs produce puppies who are yellow or chocolate?
Visit our Coat Color Genetics page for all the information you could ever want about how coat color is
inherited!
5. I've seen some Lab puppies with blue eyes. How does this happen?
All puppies, like all human babies, are born with bluish eyes. However, purebred Lab puppies will not
keep this blue color - Labs always have brown eyes. The shade of brown will very from very dark to
lighter brown (almost yellow color), but their eyes will definitely not stay blue.
6. What are Silver Labs?
A detailed discussion of silver labs can be found on our Coat Color Genetics page. In brief, Silver Labs
are an off-colored Lab whose origins are questionable. They can not be shown because they do not
adhere to the breed standard and should not be bred. You should not have to pay a premium price for
any mis-marked or odd-colored labrador, even if it comes with papers - they are not rare nor more
valuable although unscrupulous breeders would have you think otherwise. A silver lab might make a
good pet but be sure the breeder you get it from is honest and offers you a discounted price due to it's
miscoloration. You should expect any silver lab to be sold on a spay or neuter contract.
This is also the case for charcoal labs, or other discoloration patterns (brindle, patches, etc).
7. What are Fox-Red Labs?
Fox-red Labs are yellow labs who happen to come in the darkest version of the shade. Some appear
quite reddish in color, but they are still genetically yellow and will be registered as such. Beware of
breeders who charge a premium price for specific colors of Labs - fox-reds are not any more rare or
valuable than any other accepted color of labrador, although the term 'fox-red' is just recently beginning
to be popular. Fox-red Labs have always existed but back in the old days we just called them dark
yellows- which they are.
8. What color Labs are easiest to train? I've heard that chocolates are crazy!
Color does not affect a dogs trainability. However, poor breeding does. Chocolate Labs have a
reputation for being crazy, stubborn, and all sorts of other things.... this is because they are a popular
target for backyard breeders looking to cash-in on the popularity of the color.
Chocolate Labs from a good working dog breeding program are a real treasure and are just as easy to
train and live with as yellows and blacks. They are just a bit harder to find, that's all! We get
compliments all of the time on Nestle's temperament, structure, and working ability - we are working
hard so that Nestle and her descendants can help change the reputation of Chocolate Labs everywhere!
| Click image to see larger picture of 'blue-eyed' lab pup. |
Is Twig a fox-red Lab?
Twig is a very dark
yellow, but I would
not call her a true
'fox-red' shade.
Twig is a very dark
yellow, but I would
not call her a true
'fox-red' shade.
Yellow, Black and Chocolate are the only accepted colors of Labradors. Fox-red Labs are simply very dark yellows. Yellows also come
in a very pale shade that is nearly white. This is accepted as long as the dog retains dark pigment (ie not an albino). Other colors are
occasionally born - they are mismarks and while they may still make great pets, it is important not to breed them. In order to preserve
the Lab as the great breed we all know and love, only Labs with proper temperament, instincts, structure AND color should reproduce.
Do you have questions you would like answered about Labs in general, our dogs, or puppy purchasing? Please email us for answers!
in a very pale shade that is nearly white. This is accepted as long as the dog retains dark pigment (ie not an albino). Other colors are
occasionally born - they are mismarks and while they may still make great pets, it is important not to breed them. In order to preserve
the Lab as the great breed we all know and love, only Labs with proper temperament, instincts, structure AND color should reproduce.
Do you have questions you would like answered about Labs in general, our dogs, or puppy purchasing? Please email us for answers!
| Health Guarantees A health guarantee is a service to the puppy buyer. No one can really 'guarantee' that a puppy will be completely healthy, but a breeder can use a written guarantee as a way of saying "I stand behind the dogs I breed." For this reason, gurantees will vary in length and coverage. If the parent dogs have been screened for the major health concerns (hips, elbows, eyes, EIC and CNM) that is the REAL guarantee that the breeder is doing their best to provide healthy puppies to their buyers. A health guarantee from breeders who do not actually do health testing such as Hip, Eye, or DNA tests is NOT WORTH THE PAPER IT IS WRITTEN ON. Our breeding stock are completely health tested before a breeding is planned. We also provide a 26 month health guarantee spelling out what is covered and what you should do to keep your dog healthy. Our Guarantee |
