Labrador retrievers, Labradors or labs were traditionally, and still are, used as a type of gun dog. In more recent years pedigree Labrador puppies have been sought out by buyers as they have acquired a reputation for being a good all round dog. For more information please see: http://www.rspca.org.uk/allaboutanimals/pets/dogs/puppy/labrador

1. Labradors

2. Labrador retrievers, Labradors or labs were traditionally, and still are,
used as a type of gun dog.

3. In more recent years pedigree Labrador puppies have been
sought out by buyers as they have acquired a reputation
for being a good all round dog.

4. Whilst this is true in
many cases, as with
all dogs, we believe
much of a Labrador
puppy's
temperament is
related to the
individual Lab, not
the Labrador's
breed.

5. If a Lab puppy is not
given the proper care
and training they could
develop behavioural
problems in the future.
Make sure you're
prepared to look after
a Labrador puppy - Get
puppy smart.

6. If you’ve seen the advert with the yellow or ‘golden’
Labrador puppy that runs off with the lavatory paper, you’ll
probably agree it paints a very idealistic picture of family
life with a slightly mischievous puppy.

7. You’re not alone in thinking this. There is a high demand
for pedigree Labrador puppies for sale in the UK, but
unfortunately, because of the way they’ve been bred, the
breed suffers from inherited diseases which can seriously
affect the health and welfare of labs.

8. Carefully consider why
you want to buy a
Labrador puppy before
handing over your
cash, and if a Labrador
is the right dog for
your family and
lifestyle. Watch
our Get puppy smart
animation for helpful
information about
buying a puppy.

9. If you’re simply looking for a loving, loyal, family pet we may be able to
help. Take a look at the puppies and dogs in our care.

10. Every dog rehomed by us is carefully assessed to ensure he
or she is going to the right home. Find out more about
our rehoming process.

11. For more information visit the RSPCA
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