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How exciting for you. Maybe the breeder would be the best for info on approximate measurements.
Please be sure to post pictures.
I am getting a lab pup in a couple of weeks cant wait I have had labs in the past but this chap will be working Obedience. Just wondered if anyone out there has a 8 week old pup I'm getting a harness and collar made and want an approx measurement. Neck measurement for collar and also a harness size please I know it will slightly different but the harness can be adjusted. Thanks
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How exciting for you. Maybe the breeder would be the best for info on approximate measurements.
Please be sure to post pictures.
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I would also check with the breeder, Lab puppies can really vary in size. A member recently posted their 8 week old puppy was a bit over 8 lbs at 8 weeks and mine was almost 20 lbs at 8 1/2 weeks. That is a big difference!
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They grow so fast at that age. I cant wait to see pics
As previously stated they really can vary in size. My black female was 16 pounds at 8 weeks and my now 9 week old yellow was only 8 pounds which is incredibly small but that was due to a rough start and parasites, im sure if he was well taken care of he would have been bigger.
Id say the average is 12 to 16 pounds. Truthfully at 8 weeks i wouldnt waste money on anything custom made, the pup will grow out of it very quickly. A cheap collar and leash is sufficient at that age
There was enormous difference in size just amongst the 9 in Oban's litter, with the biggest easily more than twice the size of the smallest. Well, ok, the smallest was a runt. But even with the next smallest. I didn't use harness myself but if I did I'd look at the small dog or cat ones.
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Don't bother with a harness. A small collar is fine right now, but just buy a cheapie at Petsmart or something like that. They won't last at all.
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Hi and welcome. Really agree with the people who've already posted here - I bought a cheap collar for Mel and it was too small for her before she managed to get it dirty - 2 or 3 weeks. When they're this young, they grow incredibly fast.
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Whatever you get... you'll underestimate the dog's size and needs. It is a thrill to get a new lab puppy. Nothing like it. Best of luck to you.
There are some very experienced Obedience people here... Rally-O, too. You'll want to link up with them. Lots of good info, even videos. They all use a collar for training (simple link collars, I think). I don't see people using harnesses too much.
You WILL post pictures... please?
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