Lab puppy

[cornishpixi]

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

[POPTOP]

Hello and Welcome!

How exciting for you. Maybe the breeder would be the best for info on approximate measurements.

Please be sure to post pictures.

[Maxx&Emma]

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!

[Jollymolly]

Hi and welcome.

They grow so fast at that age. I cant wait to see pics

[ZoeysMommy]

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

[Snowshoe]

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.

WElcome to the board.

[JenC]

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.

[MikeLynn]

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.

[TuMicks]

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?

[Bowiefan1]

Hi and welcome