I had a great silver lab. Looked exactly like a lab, acted exactly like a weim.
NonDawg Puppy advice
- Thread starter falcondawg211
- Start date
You have no clue as to what you’re talking about. It’s people like you who perpetuate this myth.
Most likely a Lab / Weim mix since silver doesn’t occur in purebred Labs. Doesn’t mean they can’t be good dogs but they are not Labs and should not be registered as such. Not mad at you, mad at the breeders.
Standard Poodle. Hyper allergenic and easy to train. I have kids similar in age and they eventually wore me down as well. Love this breed so much thinking about getting a second.
I agree. The breeder told us they basically bred in a weim 3 generations ago and just continue to breed offspring with labs to weasel out the weim traits as much as possible. He was interesting, had a streak of long course hair like a ridgeback that was long like a lab, rest of him could fool anyone that he was a lab.
Had a Wheaton as well but he had horrible allergies. The irony was we got him for us to avoid allergies. We moved on to a Bernedoodle. Love this one so much we got another one. Smart, loyal, fun.... fetch machines
Call
1. Decide on a couple/three breeds you think your family would like.
2. Call the Columbus Kennel Club - 334-392-0129 or columbuskennel@gmail.com
They have people that know dog breeds in and out and usually love to share info on breed, pros/cons, plus GOOD local breeders. Plus, you can likely get help training it there if desired.
3. Once settled on your breed...call or email that breeds National AKC Club. Ask questions on breeders, etc.
Good luck.
1. Decide on a couple/three breeds you think your family would like.
2. Call the Columbus Kennel Club - 334-392-0129 or columbuskennel@gmail.com
They have people that know dog breeds in and out and usually love to share info on breed, pros/cons, plus GOOD local breeders. Plus, you can likely get help training it there if desired.
3. Once settled on your breed...call or email that breeds National AKC Club. Ask questions on breeders, etc.
Good luck.
Last edited:
I would suggest an English Springer Spaniel. They are great with kids and will be as active as you make them. I had them through 4 kids and now 9 grandkids. They are a great family pet.
I don't know, I would put my Aussie up against them. They are cousins I guess.
If you decide to go the Lab/Retriever route, a buddy of mine that sells high dollar hunting dogs gave me some advice recently when we got a puppy(not hunting quality, just a pet). British Labs have a puppy phase of about a year, vs the 5 years with other breeds. Little more laid back for a family setting. Typically plenty to choose from on GON.
Designer dogs are the rage these days, especially anything "doodle". What I find interesting is the guy who first bred a doodle regrets it:
Labradoodle creator says it's his 'life's regret' - BBC News
I just heard about a "Berlumber" the other day - yep, some idiot was breeding Bernese Mountain Dogs and Clumber Spaniels and selling them for...wait for it...$8000.00 each. WTF.
This is not unusual. Doodle varieties are selling for more than the pure bred dogs they derived from. Absolutely insane.
I have an English lab and another with an English father and field mother. Neither are hunt trained. They are companion dogs. When out and about in nature doing things, the one with half field breeding runs and jumps and leaps like a gazelle with more speed and ease than the full English.
My two labs need exercise and they are joyously excited when it involves me kicking the #3 soccer ball and them bringing it back to me a thousand times. I mix this fetch exercise with walking, swimming, and dog day care. But they need something every single day.
My full English chewed on the house for about a year and then stopped. He is now fully trustworthy to be left in the house when I go out. My other one with field breeding is now two years old and when I go out, she either comes with me or I put her in her kennel / crate. If I leave her out to her own devices, she will destroy something. She is a perfect angel otherwise.
K I will give you a VERY recent example. Couple that we are very close to had their 3 year old granddaughter bit in the face by their daughters in laws Pitbull. That Pitbull was treated VERY well it's entire life. My friends begged their daughter's in-laws to get rid of Pitbull or not have their granddaughter around it anymore. They refused. Said that it was out of character for their Pitbull to bite anyone. They said he was never ever like this before. Would never happen again. Granddaughter was bit in the face this week requiring many stiches. Pitbull was then shot by in-laws. They are dangerous. Much more so than any other breed.
Yup anything with Retrieving my Pup is allll for it. I take him out on the farm and he loves to search and retrieve, so I've trained him to sit facing away from the field and ill throw a toy that he has a good scent for and then i give him Que to go and he'll search the whole field find the toy bring it back but the aspect of searching brings him so joy. I don't hunt with him as I don't get to do as much hunting down here in Soflo as I do get to fish, but I know he would of made a great field dog.
Update: Wife says Golden Retriever is her preference. I am beginning the search for a male puppy.
Mine are two years old. I'm going to do nose work training so that I can hide things in my back yard for them to find.
Warning about goldens (which I dearly love) is that they will make matchsticks out of your house during their teething stage. Mine has literally eaten through sheet rock and the first three steps to our second level are about half chewed up. They need something in their mouths all the time during that stage.
They'll love it! There such intelligent dogs, a little patience goes along way. My boy is 2.5 and I've throughly enjoyed putting time in training him. I've always had family dogs, but he is my first dog I owned myself so I really tried to teach him things I never did with my past dogs.
Hard to beat a Lab around kids. My latest pup three weeks ago following a little play time in the swamp with our five year old grandson.
We are on our 2nd Bull Mastiff. They are gentle giants and have a good protective instinct. I like them due to their activity level requirement being fairly low. A good 30 minute exercise period of walking will do them just fine. You have to be careful about where you get the dog from. If you see one advertised for 300 bucks run far away. Due to their power and size when grown, you have to have one with good temperament. The breeder I have gotten mine from is a Bull mastiff person to the core. Goes to shows with them, only has a litter every 2-3 years, is very selective in breeding. Only is trying to better the breed (health, temperament, standard). Doesn't do it for money. Is very selective in who she sells to and makes you sign a contract concerning the dog. A well bred Bull Mastiff is a DGD.
Do you have a lot of outdoor space? Some dogs need it for exercise. Where do you live?
do not get a GSP. I have one you can have for free. My wife may divorce me but at this time it may be worth the risk
Weimaraner! Very unique dog that does some hilarious stuff. People label them “Velcro dogs” because they like to be rite by you(or on you). They are very active and need plenty of exercise. I have had my Weim for 7 years and she’s been the best dog ever. Wouldn’t harm a fly
You still don’t know what you’re talking about. You can find incidents with any and every breed. You know which breed is the worst for unprovoked bites by family pets. The chihuahua. 7 out of the top 10 are small or toy breeds. As of 2015, Pitties ranked 31st for unprovoked bites. I’m done here.
Great dog. Some lines are more prone to cancer. Investigate your breeder' prior litter history carefully.
Yes...Springer Spaniel! Have had one in my family for 40 years. Mid size, around 50lbs, smart, loyal, sweet, active, and great with kids.
Great breeder named White Farms Springers I believe, in Georgia.
We lost our “Glory” to ole Georgia last Jump. Took in a re-home Springer a couple of weeks ago. She is awesome, easiest dog we have every had.
Now do human fatalities by breed. Yeah you are done
I'll do human fatalities. Pit bulls account for 66% of dog bite fatalities in the U.S. despite making up 6.5% of the dog population in the U.S. Study was over many years. Rottweilers and German Sheppards also stand out. It boggles my mind how otherwise intelligent people cannot fathom the idea that their adorable, loving, playful companion is also an unpredictable and sudden potential killer.
America's Most Dangerous Dog Breeds [Infographic]
Over the past 13 years, one dog breed in particular in the U.S. has been responsible for the most fatal attacks on humans.
www.forbes.com
Black Lab/Border Collie mix here. We had a black lab prior. Lab/Collie mix is a combination of smarts , energy, without the full size of a Labrador Retriever. Incredibly smart dog. Teach it once, maybe twice and you won’t have to ever again. Great protector of our family as well.
Labs are great dogs. My daughter trains Guide dogs and now has two guide dog drop outs due to minor health issues (they can’t have any health problem as guide dog). They are so sweet very smart and one high energy the other is a couch potato. I think one of hers is
Daughter has two labs. One is American lab much smaller more active. One English lab large dog a bit more of a couch potato. They are super sweet very smart dogs. I had a cavalier King Charles spaniel that I lost years ago but still miss every day. They are wonderful dogs but small. They are active and love to chase things like squirrels etc. They are prone to mitral valve disease so important to select a good breeder and make sure the parents are screened. Labs can have health issues too. Mutt dogs are less prone to genetic diseases and often are healthier. You could probably find a great friend at your local animal shelter. Best of luck with your upcoming adoption!!
Goldendoodles should be at the top of your list. Great with kids, they don’t shed, so no hair on the couch or floors ever.
My wife is a breeder and we are located in Cartersville.
www.Somedaydoodles.com or Somedaysomewayfarm on Facebook and IG.
Go to breed when I get one for my Daughter. The Wife had to of them and they are extremely intelligent! One was very aggressive and protective that had her Father's personality.
