If anyone knows of a purebred adult lab (2+ years if possible) available in British Columbia, Canada I would be interested in hearing from you. I have a 19 month old purebred chocolate, and am looking to find a playmate to keep him company when none of his human family is at home. I also have a 4 year old son, so I need to know, FOR CERTAIN, that the dog is both healthy and of very sound temperment. If you need more info, please let me know. I live in Burnaby for those of you that are familiar with the area, but can easily travel to meet and pick up.

References are also available upon request. Thanks.

tasman


PS. Gunnergirl, how are you keeping?

Have you tried www.petfinder.com? You can search for specific breed, age, size, gender... all in your area or as far as you are willing to go. Many rescue groups list their animals there, so that might be a good place to start. Rescue groups usually put animals in 'foster homes,' so there tends to be better information about the personality and temperament.

Sometimes breeders can have older dogs that need to be re-homed, so maybe your pup's breeder might know something.

Good luck!

Look at this guy!! part hound, part black labby.....adorable
and in BC

I forgot to mention in my earlier postl that I already have the word out with several reputable breeders that I am looking for an adult lab. I have also contacted the local Lab Clubs and Rescue Clubs, and am keeping an eye on the SPCA lists and newspaper classified ads. All the usual stuff.

I just thought that by posting here it would increase those that know that I am looking, and may result in a lead that I otherwise would have missed.

Anyone with suggestions can contact me via email at:

stopspam-01@shaw.ca

tasman

Thanks to all those who emailed with suggestions.

We have found a 21 month old yellow lab to adopt, but unfortunately it is a good new, bad news situation.

The bad news is that she has been found to have a hereditary arthritic condition in one of her elbows, and can therefore not be used for breeding purposes. The breeders are heartsick, but are not in a position to keep her as a pet as they have 5 others full grown labs and will need to bring another breed bitch into the family. (It must be difficult to be a breeder and care about your dogs and then have to make decisions such as these.)

The good news is that she is exactly the type of dog we were looking for. Great temperment, well trained, excellent history, good with kids, etc. I feel guilty benefiting due to the breeders misfortune, but glad to know we are getting an absolutely first rate show quality labrador retrieiver.

Also on the plus side is that she is currently 100% healthy. The arthritic conditon only became known via xrays, and the long term impacts should be able to be minimized with pre-emptive drug therapy (glucosomine, etc.) and caution when it comes to activities and stress on the joints.

We pick her up the middle of next month, and I will post pictures when she arrives. Now if I am patient and wait another year or so I should be able to convince my wife to get a black lab so that we can have one of each and round out the set!!

tasman

What great news for you! Can't wait to see pictures and find out her name. :)

Yeay!! :clap: :clap: Can't wait to see pics of her!

Great Job, Good for you and the lucky pup. :D

Cool, Tasman! Can't wait to see her!! :)