Your heart swells every time you pass the pet store in the mall; all of those tiny puppies that bark and plead with their big eyes for you to take them home. It may almost seem like fun to have a career in which you are surrounded by precious and precocious puppies all day long. And of course your favorite dog breed in the world is the Labrador, so the thought of breeding Labrador retrievers even begins to sound like a good idea. How would anyone ever tire of something like that?<\/p>\n
First Comes Love\u2026Then Comes Puppy?<\/p>\n
There is a lot to know about breeding the Labrador retriever than you may realize. If you thought love, marriage, and childbirth for humans was difficult \u2013 that all can actually be simpler than trying your hand at breeding your sweet Labrador retriever female with a male sire. Although the relationship and marriage came with a price tag, the getting pregnant part is free in a way. But for the dogs, that is another story.<\/p>\n
If you do not care about the pedigree of your litter and are okay with Labrador mix puppies, then the next door neighbor\u2019s dog might be able to help with that. However, if you are wanting registered and pure blood approved pups, a stud fee could run you well over a thousand dollars. You are the lucky person who gets to play match maker for two dogs. Breeding Labrador retrievers begins with finding a suitable daddy for your soon-to-be puppies.<\/p>\n
It is important to know the pedigree background and medical information of both canine parents before you start breeding your Labrador retriever; this will aid in finding a good mate for your Lab that will yield a cute and well-bred puppies. You may want to meet with your dog\u2019s veterinarian ahead of time to let them know your plans and find out what you should expect during the pregnancy, and to schedule any appointments that are necessary. There is also a possibility of being able to advertise in the clinic about your litter when they are born.<\/p>\n
With so many unwanted puppies and adult dogs crowding out the animal shelters, it would be wise to give the idea of breeding your Labrador retriever some serious consideration. There is so much time and almost as much money involved in the breeding business; it like having two full time jobs, before and after the puppies are born.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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