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#573143 - 01/16/10 06:19 AM Looking for Lab homes
Achewter Offline


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Mickey the Dam

Huntncoug's Blue the Sire hopefully

Just noticed Mickey is in heat and the timing is about perfect for pups.I have PMed Huntncoug the news as we have talked about breeding the the dogs before but I have not confirmed with him yet. I want both dogs looked at by a vet first and of coarse his blessing. I have homes for 2 pups now and would like to have homes for at least 2 or 3 more pups before I have her bread. Both dogs have good pedigrees but the pups will not be registered and an agreement that the pups will be fixed is part of the deal. I have always believed a dog should mature before being fixed but that doesn't need to be part of the deal. Mickey is an Indoor/outdoor family dog that loves everyone even cats and is very mellow. She was purchased for duck hunting. She retrieves, loves doing it but hasn't been formally trained and doesn't get to do it enough. She is very birdy, changes personality and is all business in the field. She also loves a fishing trip. First and foremost she is a constant companion. She goes to work with me almost everyday and spends a lot of time in my truck. I paid above average money for Mic because I wanted a quality, healthy dog.My hunting buddy owns her 3/4 brother Gunner. (same sire and dams sister)He has many of the same traits with a bit more energy. After hunting with that dog for the first hour of it's career with very little training I new I wanted a dog from the same lines and I wasn't disappointed. Although Gunner is a bit smaller(80ish) her Mom(over 90lbs) and dad(about 110) are big dogs and so is she. ( 90+) She has a big head, one of my favorite traits when I look for a lab and Its bigger than it appears in the pic. I am not looking for $$$ just good homes. Cost of the pups will cover shots dew claw removal for field dogs and normal vet bills incurred. If you really want a lab, have a good place for it and are low on funds talk to me. Don't BS me just talk to me. I am not doing this for money and know it will cost me more than what I get out of the pups. I don't want pups around without good homes. I do believe these are both very good dogs. Mickey's parents were Chocolate and Yellow. Any ?s please ask. I will ask Huntncoug to post about Blue here Too. If things go as planned the pups should be heading to their new homes about May 22nd.
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#573423 - 01/17/10 07:29 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Puppies are a lot of work, be careful. We had lab puppies and 11 came out and they all survived. Chinook was a good mom but all she did was feed and lay with the pups, she didn't clean the poop up. About every 10 mins one will poop and then they all will roll in it if you don't clean it up asap. Then they cry at night once they get used to you being around I was ready to pull my hair out by week 8. Good Luck
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#573474 - 01/17/10 11:58 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: stlhdr42]
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Its my first Lab litter but I have done 5 litters of Viszlas. Don't think I am not a bit hesitant to do this. If I don't have homes for 4 or 5 first It probably wont happen.
Lots of ceder chips and a 2 room whelping box once mom stops cleaning them.
This will be my last litter ever if it happens.
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#573521 - 01/18/10 11:51 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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My last dam had 2 litters of pups. Yes, they're quite a handfull, but very rewarding after the fact. We had them registered, OFA certified hips, and eyes too.

There's a great eye doc in spokane who will check them all out (Animal Eye Clinic). If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Maybe Francis would check the parents eyes out? LOL Just a joke.
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#573631 - 01/18/10 07:20 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: snit]
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Very, very tempting. I'm thinking about it. It is great that you are mainly looking to breed good dogs and find good homes for them. thumbs

Kaiser is 12 years old, with the enthusiasm of a 2 year old and hips of a 20 year old.


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#573651 - 01/18/10 09:42 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: AP a.k.a. Kaiser D]
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I made plans with Achewter and it sounds like we are going to do it. My dog Blue, the Sire, is a great hunting dog, his dad is a Tiger Mountain Pointing lab and his mom is from a pointing lab breeder in Kansas. He is registered but I never recieved the paper work from his breeder and I lost his phone number. He will point any upland bird that will hold and will retrieve anything you shoot. He is 105lbs (no fat) and a very good looking dog. He is the most layed back, easy going lab you will ever see, great with kids, and other dogs.



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#573652 - 01/18/10 09:44 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: huntncoug]
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Oh BTW, Blue is the Black one in the pics.
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#573653 - 01/18/10 09:49 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: huntncoug]
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I have a lot more pics on my desktop, I will look them up later.
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#573762 - 01/19/10 11:49 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: huntncoug]
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Very interested.
Can you predict colors that will be thrown?
Any health issues in the genes? hips?
My yellow is 12 and I have to start thinking of the future.
Dan
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#574020 - 01/19/10 10:13 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: goforchrome]
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I think predicting colors is like predicting the weather. My litter was from 2 blacks and we got 3 yellows, 3 browns, and 5 blacks.
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#574119 - 01/20/10 01:13 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: goforchrome]
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Originally Posted By: goforchrome
Very interested.
Can you predict colors that will be thrown?
Any health issues in the genes? hips?
My yellow is 12 and I have to start thinking of the future.
Dan


If there are no chocolates's in there lineage you will prob get 3 blacks to 1 yellow

If there is chocolate Its 60% Bl 25% Y 15% CH

Or if only one black has the yellow gene you would get all blacks

Thats just a start.

It's a crapshoot !!!!!


Edited by browndog (01/20/10 01:14 AM)
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#575293 - 01/23/10 10:41 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: stlhdr42]
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Beautiful dogs! Good luck finding them homes.

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#591168 - 03/29/10 05:32 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Captain]
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x ray showed 9 pups. Should arrive by the end of the week.
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#591178 - 03/29/10 11:10 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Very excited!

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#591301 - 03/29/10 09:46 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Driftfishnw]
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me too!!

willy


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#591387 - 03/30/10 11:28 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: landcruiserwilly]
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PM's sent guys.
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#591689 - 03/31/10 09:30 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: snit]
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I see Art hasnt posted the news, when I talked to him last Mickey had 5 blacks and 3 chocolates with one more on the way.
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#591697 - 03/31/10 09:49 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: huntncoug]
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ALRIGHT!!

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#591711 - 03/31/10 10:40 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Driftfishnw]
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I am hoping Art posts some pics tonight.
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#591719 - 03/31/10 10:55 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: huntncoug]
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i was thinking i'd give him a call and see if he needs anything. i only live a mile or two away. any word about #9?



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#591725 - 03/31/10 11:39 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: landcruiserwilly]
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Nope no word on #9 yet, I have already called him 3 times today for status updates so I thought I would leave him alone. He is gonna have his hands full for the next two months so I am sure he could use any help he can get, I am gonna go over this weekend to see the pups and see if I can be of any help.
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#591727 - 03/31/10 11:46 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: landcruiserwilly]
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Had to haul my girl to the vet for #9 thought I had probably lost it and wanted to be sure we got it out. After about an hour of intense work by a vet( I thought I didn't like )out pops another big black male in perfect condition. Left the vet feeling relieved the all day event was finally over. When we got home I opened the back door of the truck to lift Mickey out of the truck and we had one more than we left the vet with.#10

1 ch female, 3 ch male, 1 black female, and 5 black males All are doing great including one very tired moma. I'll try to get pics up soon...


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#591728 - 03/31/10 11:50 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: huntncoug]
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i'm not going to bug him tonight, i'm sure he has his hands full. i told him via PM that my wife will be available tomorrow and friday if he needs help. i'll drop both of you her cell # in case he needs something. we're taking off on sat for a road trip, and won't be home for a week, but we'll be here if anything comes up after we get back.




bill


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#591731 - 03/31/10 11:53 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: landcruiserwilly]
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hey art! looks like we were simul-typing. If you need anything, give me a call. Lori will be home tomorrow and friday, too I'll PM her cell. Congratulations, Dad!!



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#591762 - 04/01/10 04:18 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: landcruiserwilly]
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at 9:30 almost 14 hours after the first pup was born Mickey surprised us with #11
A yellow female. Time to pass out now
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#591774 - 04/01/10 11:28 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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#591832 - 04/01/10 02:00 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: landcruiserwilly]
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Damn, I wnat one sooooo bad. My wife says I need to stay home to look after it. That's the deal breaker.

Once I'm too feeble to travel all over the world, my consolation prize will be a lab.
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#591846 - 04/01/10 02:43 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: ]
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Originally Posted By: RognSue
Cyber cigars...


Hey!

I trademarked that. grin

hhhmmmgrrrrrr....does jager really need a new brother, hmmmmm.


hmmmmmm.....?



yup she does!
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#591915 - 04/01/10 05:32 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Bucket/Good Sport]
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Can someone update with how many are gone?

How many, what sex, and colors are remaining?

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#592022 - 04/01/10 09:59 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: AP a.k.a. Kaiser D]
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I've already got dibs on one of the black males wink

Fish on...

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#592039 - 04/01/10 11:49 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: AP a.k.a. Kaiser D]
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Originally Posted By: AP a.k.a. Kaiser D
Can someone update with how many are gone?

How many, what sex, and colors are remaining?


Art would have to answer that one, if you wanted a chocolate or black male it shouldnt be a problem, since there are only 3 females getting one of those might be a little tougher.
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#592055 - 04/02/10 01:15 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Originally Posted By: Achewter
at 9:30 almost 14 hours after the first pup was born Mickey surprised us with #11



Good thing you didn't have a Dalmatian. You'd have 99
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#592057 - 04/02/10 01:28 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Todd]
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I am a little confused now but I think all 11 are spoken for.

1.Huntincoug 1st pick Blk male and I Think he has a home for it.

2.Steve 1st pick Ch Male

3.Tower Todd Blk Female for his Daughter

4.landcruiserwille Ch female for his Daughter he says. I don't believe him but she and her Mom seem excited and made me brownies.(most PMs and earliest for female)

5. Snit yellow female 4 and 5 may switch I have a soft spot for little girls that want puppies.

6.T rip 2nd pic Blk Male yea he never shuts up is anti cca and a left wing nut job but he was one of the first to ask even before I planed on doing this and I have never caught a big nate on a pink worm. Hell I have never caught a big nate.

7. My Mom 2nd pic Ch Male ( Smallest Ch male unless one of the Blacks turns out small. Good chance she wont take one at all)

now it gets a bit confusing

8.Driftfishnw 2nd or 3rd pic Ch male

9.Mike Bk male

10.FishBonker (only if Ch male is available)

11 and ALT for mom's dog and possibly #10.
Sumerrun, Goforchrome(was set on a female),
Capt K (pup would have to be shipped to AK), AP a.k.a. Kaiser D, Ned and SundayMoney. if your on this list please contact me.

This is not a binding contract and I may of screwed something up.
Just my best attempt to let people know where they stand...Art



Edited by Achewter (04/02/10 01:56 AM)
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#592059 - 04/02/10 01:33 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Art,

Can you send me your number and I will give you a call or you can call me at (206) 818-6534


Thanks,

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#592064 - 04/02/10 01:48 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Fishbonker]
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That sounds great, Art! Can't wait to see some pics thumbs

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#592076 - 04/02/10 03:02 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Driftfishnw]
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Momma's girl

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#592077 - 04/02/10 03:24 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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11 for 11 all healthy no runts 8 of 11 going to PP members. Found the stud on PP and I am giving Killer deals on these pups so Let's not forget Bob and Corey on this Deal...Art
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#592086 - 04/02/10 10:09 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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look at the head on that little chocolate!, it looks just like his dads.
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#592092 - 04/02/10 10:39 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: huntncoug]
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THAT"S A NICE LOOKING MOMMA AND PUPS!! thumbs

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#592095 - 04/02/10 10:52 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Driftfishnw]
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the pictures of mickey with the pup is priceless.
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#592347 - 04/02/10 10:40 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: huntncoug]
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New revised list:

1.Huntincoug: 1st pick Blk male aka Fuskey

2.Steve: 1st pick Ch Male aka Ruger

3.Tower Todd's Daughter: Blk Female aka Tally sp?

4.landcruiserwille: Daughter seems partial to Ch female. Mom and Dad say Yellow. aka Kenna

5. Snit: wants yellow female to name Lulu if available. Will try to talk wife into Chocolate if not.

6.T rip: 2nd pic Blk aka Spooner ?

7.Driftfishnw: 2nd pic Ch male aka Bear

8.Mike: Blk male aka Firgus

9.AP a.k.a. Kaiser D: Blk Male Name?

10.FishBonker: (only if Ch male is not taken by My Mom

11. ??? Capt K (pup would have to be shipped to AK),Ned and SundayMoney. if your on this list please contact me.

This is not a binding contract and I may of screwed something up.
Just my best attempt to let people know where they stand...Art

My Mom 2nd pic Ch Male ( Smallest Ch male unless one of the Blacks turns out small. Good chance she wont take one at all)


Edited by Achewter (04/03/10 06:47 PM)
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#592349 - 04/02/10 10:44 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Was thinking of the name "Bear". Could change, but lets just use that for now.

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#592359 - 04/02/10 11:25 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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"Fuskey" rofl I like that, I should have consulted you before I named my yellow pup.
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#592385 - 04/03/10 12:44 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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To think this all started with a post called DOG SALMON!

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#592388 - 04/03/10 12:57 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: eyeFISH]
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Thats right it did, I was amazed at how much Mickey looked like my dog and posted a pic, Art liked what he saw and here we are.
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#592422 - 04/03/10 11:39 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: huntncoug]
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Yep...pretty cool, thanks guys!

Art, Nice chatting with you yesterday. Yellow or Chocolate female works for us. Now...back to my taxes................
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#592518 - 04/03/10 08:07 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: snit]
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I took my Mom, and girlfriend over to visit Art and the pups today, I am really glad all dogs are taken because my mom and girlfriend were ready to stake claim to at least four of them. Here are some pics I got













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#592521 - 04/03/10 08:24 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: huntncoug]
AP a.k.a. Kaiser D Offline
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I did the same. Thanks Art, I can't wait!

Look at the first photo... someone appears to be getting a ghost dog. I've never had another shot like this on the camera.

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#592674 - 04/04/10 05:13 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: landcruiserwilly]
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Still got one? I finally talked the wife into it.
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#592675 - 04/04/10 05:14 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Dave Vedder]
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Okay, I see they are all taken. Let me know if you do it again.
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#592865 - 04/05/10 06:05 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Dave Vedder]
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Does anyone want Dew claws left on. They are all coming off late this afternoon if not.
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#592885 - 04/05/10 06:25 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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I do not.

Thanks, Art!

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#592907 - 04/05/10 06:50 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Driftfishnw]
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Thanks for the updates and pics Art and Cameron!!!!

Sage lost her third friend in a month this morning. This time my folks Golden Hannah cryriver

Love em while you gottem!!!
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#593185 - 04/06/10 04:52 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: BroodBuster]
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Hey Man....It's cool...

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Dogs are cool. Even if they break rods.
Mine is heading back to the promised grounds with me this coming weekend.
Figure it's the last trip out there this year and he should go.

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#593333 - 04/07/10 02:05 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: seastrike]
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I plan on taking Mickey to Snow Creek to help her get over the loss of her puppies as soon as they are gone.
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#593421 - 04/07/10 03:22 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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I wouldn't mind a trip out to Snow Creek with you this summer if you have room on your boat.
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#593426 - 04/07/10 03:57 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Jerry Garcia]
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You are so subtle Jerry smile
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#593464 - 04/07/10 06:15 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: NOFISH]
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WOOO WHO 1st anuale Patron Patrol. We should talk to Craig and Jake and see if there is a slow weekend on the books and pack the place with PPers. Fish Friday and Saturday, Pot Luck party / big fire above the Beach Saturday night and maybe some Texas Holdem on the back deck.
I'll buy a bottle for the biggest king in the group. Could be a great time and just in case the the place gets trashed I'll give Jerry credit for thinking of it.

Who's In
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#593482 - 04/07/10 06:44 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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#593505 - 04/07/10 07:57 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: BroodBuster]
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#593879 - 04/09/10 01:16 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Dave Vedder]
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Everyone getting a pup should have a travel Kennel/crate.
Crate training is easy and a win Win WIN deal for both dog and owner.
when done rite your pups will sleep in them with the door open because they are secure and comfortable in them. I shouldn't let anyone take home a pup without one.


a few links

My Favorite for long stays:
http://www.costco.com/Browse/ProductSet.aspx?Prodid=11240163&search=kennel&Mo=9&cm_re=1_en-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search〈=en-US&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Sp=S&N=5000043&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=Text_Search&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=kennel&Ntt=kennel&No=5&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1

Good deal:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/for/1683071777.html

Got a buddy with a shop close to here and he is getting one of the pups too.
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/for/1681871353.html

by my shop:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/for/1680203315.html

WOW: http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/grd/1675458252.html

cheep: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/for/1675428580.html

near you? http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/hsh/1674683115.html


$$$$$: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/for/1673917906.html

Machine washable rofl http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/grd/1672600730.html :

The whole list: the list


be careful when hauling dogs in the back of pickups. I am not talking about them jumping out but asphyxiation. Bros buddy lost a pup in a crate in the back of his truck to fumes. Not saying don't do it but just cracking the back window on the wrong rig can kill a dog.
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#593894 - 04/09/10 02:54 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Sounds like a plan. . . .
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#593923 - 04/09/10 11:45 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: FishRanger]
seastrike Offline
Hey Man....It's cool...

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I'm down for that.

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#593947 - 04/09/10 02:17 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: seastrike]
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when i got my chocolate the kennel asked if i wanted them to start kennel trainning him i had never had a kennel trained dog so i said ok will never have another dog that is not.

also anyone needs a puppy size kennel we still have the one our dog flew to us in. if anyone needs one its just collecting dust. and is good as to big of kennel with a pup and thell pick a corner to be there bathroom.

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#593948 - 04/09/10 02:19 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: hybridcx]
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i got a place to stay in seiku this summer and fall but if its one of the weekends were out there we would be in too.

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#594230 - 04/12/10 04:19 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: hybridcx]
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Hey Man....It's cool...

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I camped with two of the new puppy owners this weekend. They are both excited.
We had a couple of dogs in camp and in the db's. All worked out really well.
Kaiser is good with other dogs. Mine was slapping him in the face with his tail....no prob. Talking about Kaiser the dog here....not his owner.

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#594464 - 04/13/10 02:27 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: seastrike]
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Yes. We're very excited!

Might stop by this week and take a look at the pups.

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#594473 - 04/13/10 02:51 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Driftfishnw]
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Yeah, both of the dogs were on good behavior this weekend. I was impressed at how well Chase hung around without destroying anything. He just kind of bounced back and forth between camps and was always listening for his name to be called. For 1.5 years, he looked pretty calm in the boat.

Kaiser had a great time riding in the back of the boat and soaking in some sunshine although I'm sure he is enjoying a full day of sleep at home today.

Happy B-Day, Tony. thumbs

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#594475 - 04/13/10 02:54 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: AP a.k.a. Kaiser D]
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they should just about be opening their eyes. we saw them on saturday, they all looked great!

Happy Birthday!



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#594480 - 04/13/10 03:03 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: landcruiserwilly]
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Thanks guys!!

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#594500 - 04/13/10 04:10 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Driftfishnw]
seastrike Offline
Hey Man....It's cool...

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Chase was even calm when I rammed that boulder. He was sitting though. Front seaters should take note....

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#594693 - 04/14/10 12:38 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: seastrike]
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dave did you forget to bark at them to sit? i remember going over this friday night

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#594848 - 04/14/10 03:16 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: deerlick]
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Hey Man....It's cool...

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I forgot to bark on Sunday. I was in too good a mood. Prolly not good a mood as you fish catcher....Hey next week or the week after I'll come down and pick up that cover. Thanks!

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#594869 - 04/14/10 04:50 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: seastrike]
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yeah whenever you want it

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#594891 - 04/14/10 06:17 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: deerlick]
seastrike Offline
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Deerlick I think I got you to double your post count in a couple a days.
Soon you'll be sharing all your secrets.
Like a tramp.

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#595020 - 04/15/10 01:32 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: seastrike]
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yeah i could turn into a whore real quick, but my secrets only come out in person, let the interwebers figure out on there own.

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#595031 - 04/15/10 05:07 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: deerlick]
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DAMN
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=OBPr1y0JP08&feature=related
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#595088 - 04/15/10 12:32 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Originally Posted By: Achewter
DAMN
http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=OBPr1y0JP08&feature=related


*snif*

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#595505 - 04/17/10 10:59 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Driftin']
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Blue (the Sire) should be at my place around 2 pm on Sunday if anyone wants to see him.
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#595602 - 04/19/10 12:03 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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we saw him. that is one magnificent looking dog! good to meet huntncoug, always good to see you, art.

girls and dogs......lindsey, allie and kenna






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#595607 - 04/19/10 12:32 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: landcruiserwilly]
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Hey Snit
Looks like your getting the Yellow one. The girl in the yellow stripes has chosen. You won't be disappointed. She was the most complemented pup in the litter today. Lots of personality!!!
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#595635 - 04/19/10 11:29 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Thanks Art!!! Looking forward to it!!!!!
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#595651 - 04/19/10 12:37 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: snit]
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Got to meet Blue yesterday and, damn, he is one handsome and healthy looking dude! The puppies were looking great. Thanks again Art for taking such great care of them!

-AP

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#596941 - 04/26/10 12:45 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Originally Posted By: Achewter
Hey Snit
Looks like your getting the Yellow one. The girl in the yellow stripes has chosen. You won't be disappointed. She was the most complemented pup in the litter today. Lots of personality!!!


Art, got any pics of the yellow girl? I hope all is going good. Are you planning on letting them go on the 49th day (ala Woolters)? Thanks!
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#597128 - 04/27/10 03:52 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: snit]
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Ya got a good one. Others here will vouch for her.Lulu holds her own with the big males no problem. She would be gone in a hart beat if you changed your mind.





Sorry for the poor pics. Most will go at 48days If you want to wait until Saturday the 29th that would be OK with me.
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#597154 - 04/27/10 11:14 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Getting pretty big!

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#597183 - 04/27/10 01:41 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Most will go at 48days If you want to wait until Saturday the 29th that would be OK with me. [/quote]

Pup's should be with mom and other pups' at least until there 8 weeks 9 or 10 would be better

If ya mess em up now there's no goin back.
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#597352 - 04/27/10 11:27 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: browndog]
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29th OF MAY would be 8 weeks and 3 days (59 days) and give the new owners Memorial day weekend home with the pups. The last 5 litters of Viszlas I did we shot for 8 weeks. So I guess we agree. Sorry for the 1 am Tequila math. I took Mickey home at about 52 days with only one pup from the litter left at the breeders and she survived. I am not to worried about it. I have herd the 49 day thing helps pups to bond a bit tighter with the owner but it does seem a bit early to me. If the new owner felt strongly about it and could show a bit of supporting evidence I wouldn't fight it to hard.
Thanks for your concern...Art
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#597354 - 04/27/10 11:39 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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can't wait! i might have to swing by this weekend and see 'em again, if you're around Art. the wife got me the book you recommended (the monks of new skete). only about 50 pages in to it, but a great read so far.



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#597407 - 04/28/10 10:45 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Originally Posted By: Achewter
29th OF MAY would be 8 weeks and 3 days (59 days) and give the new owners Memorial day weekend home with the pups. The last 5 litters of Viszlas I did we shot for 8 weeks. So I guess we agree. Sorry for the 1 am Tequila math. I took Mickey home at about 52 days with only one pup from the litter left at the breeders and she survived. I am not to worried about it. I have herd the 49 day thing helps pups to bond a bit tighter with the owner but it does seem a bit early to me. If the new owner felt strongly about it and could show a bit of supporting evidence I wouldn't fight it to hard.
Thanks for your concern...Art


Thank's for the civilized response I did the math after I wrote that and felt bad.
My 2 cent's is that pup's are learning a great deal abought how to interact with other dog's and just be dog's in those week's after there eye's open.Also if you (or the kid's) get to rough with them at that young age they will be forever on the defensive.

Kudo's to you for setting this up my biggest concern abought pup's is that they go to good homes and from the look's of this whole deal them are some lucky dog's.
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#597809 - 04/30/10 12:11 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: browndog]
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Stopped by last night to check out the pups. They're all fantastic specimens and are very well cared for.

Here's a couple pics of the little buggers....








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#597814 - 04/30/10 12:46 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Driftfishnw]
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#597838 - 04/30/10 03:42 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Way cool!!!!
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#599093 - 05/09/10 09:22 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: snit]
landcruiserwilly Offline
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happy mother's day Mickey! got to visit the kids today, my how they grow! snit, lulu is something else.....

drake and kenna:


kenna on the hunt:


mickey and the kids:


thanks, art!!



willy


Edited by landcruiserwilly (05/09/10 09:23 PM)
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#599144 - 05/10/10 02:21 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: landcruiserwilly]
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No Snit
Lulu isn't That white but everyone that sees her is very impressed with her.
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#599157 - 05/10/10 11:31 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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LOL...thanks for the update guys!!
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#599981 - 05/15/10 06:31 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: snit]
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Hey Art, letting them go at 8 weeks is perfect, I did a lot of research before I got Blue and my pup Sky, a lot of people agree 8 weeks, no sooner or later. I have the book Game Dog and he says 49 days, not 48 and not 50.
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#599982 - 05/15/10 06:37 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: huntncoug]
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I showed Jackie these pics and she wants to come by and see them again this weekend if your available.
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#600034 - 05/15/10 09:57 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: huntncoug]
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Sunday late afternoon will work. Probably hit Stevens if the skiers aren't
to bad. Pups had shots today. All went well.
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#600115 - 05/17/10 09:38 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
Dave Vedder Offline
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Art we plan to be there to pick up Tye Saturday morning the 29th. Can't wait.
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#600117 - 05/17/10 09:55 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Dave Vedder]
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I will also be there on the 29th to pick the pup up.

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#600132 - 05/17/10 11:58 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Driftfishnw]
AP a.k.a. Kaiser D Offline
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Got to check out the pups again yesterday. All of them are looking great.

My little guy wouldn't stop staring into my girlfriend's eyes.

Can't wait!


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#600525 - 05/18/10 10:39 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: AP a.k.a. Kaiser D]
landcruiserwilly Offline
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that's the little bugger that kept untying my shoelaces! smile
can't wait!!!!!!! i think we'll be there on saturday as well.



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#600719 - 05/19/10 08:16 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: landcruiserwilly]
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OMG, Art those pups are gorgeous, that pup of Kaisers looks exactly like Blue when he was a pup. I think Jackie is going to try and bribe you into having another litter.
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#600823 - 05/20/10 04:05 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: huntncoug]
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OK Snit she is looking for you.
You all ready for this.....



DFNW's Bear


FB's Big Head Mack


Veddar's Tye with Tally and Kenna
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#600855 - 05/20/10 12:51 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Those are some great looking dogs! Jealous of all you guys who are getting one and kudos to Art for doing the heavy lifting.

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#600858 - 05/20/10 12:55 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Alright!! Those are some great looking pups thumbs

I will probably be up this weekend to drop off his create, so he can get used to sleeping in it.

I'll give you a call later today, or early tomorrow morning.

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#600896 - 05/20/10 02:41 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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Keep the pictures coming so I can live vicariously.


Edited by SalmonPrincess (05/20/10 02:41 PM)

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#600958 - 05/20/10 05:54 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: SalmonPrincess]
Dave Vedder Offline
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Hey Art. What are you feeding them? I want to begin wiht the same food so Tye doesn't have to deal with a food change right away.
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#601051 - 05/20/10 11:24 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Dave Vedder]
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Thanks again Art. We'll see you tomorrow night! What Vedder said...."what brand and type of food are you feeding"?
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#601053 - 05/20/10 11:44 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: snit]
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Kirkland from Costco. Both the puppy and adult food are real good and were suggested by Mickey's breeder.
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#601146 - 05/21/10 02:03 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
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can't find the link right now, but the kirkland is one of the highest rated foods around, and you really can't beat the price. we picked up a 20# bag of puppy formula for $12 at costco yesterday. it's made by diamond if you're interested. no corn, no soy. these are important factors in choosing a food. dogs (and chickens and cows and most everything...) were not made to eat corn. can cause digestive issues, skin issues etc. whatever you choose, try and stay away from corn...



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#601160 - 05/21/10 03:15 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: landcruiserwilly]
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Couldn't agree more, willy. I started Kaiser off on Science Diet (not cheap food!). After a while, he started getting red spots on his belly that kind of resembled flea bites. My vet said it could be caused by his food and, sure enough, even with Science Diet, the number 1 ingredient is corn. Switched him to Iams Eukanuba (also not cheap!) and within days, the spots were gone and never came back. I believe chicken is the number one ingredient in the Eukanuba I buy.

I recently have been looking at alternatives to the Iams as it is about $50+ for a 40 pound bag (does that seem ridiculously high to anyone else?). The Kirkland is indeed rated as one of the best dog foods out there and is a surprisingly reasonable price in comparison to the other "good" foods.

Can't wait! Art has done a stunning job in caring for the pups. Awesome socialization with adults, kids, cats, and dogs.

-AP


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#601180 - 05/21/10 04:20 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: AP a.k.a. Kaiser D]
landcruiserwilly Offline
Spawner

Registered: 10/20/04
Posts: 934
Loc: Bothell
had the same thing with the skin on my last dog. (i even think that it was science diet). we ended up feeding lamb and rice, then allergy formula venison and rice to finally get rid of the skin issues. think we were paying upwards of $1.00/ lb as well. it is ridiculous! we can't wait to take our pup home. we're going to spend the weekend getting the house ready for puppyhood.


willy
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#601426 - 05/22/10 11:52 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: landcruiserwilly]
snit Offline
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Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 1844
Loc: Wenatchee, WA
Gotta say it was a real pleasure to meet Art, Drake, and Ali (sp?)! They've done a great job raising the pups!!! We took the yellow one (Lu-Lu) home to Wenatchee last night. She slept through the night in her air kennel and she's retrieving to hand. We had to run all kinds of errands today and she just "chilled" in her dog box in the pickup waiting for us. We're very happy with the new family member. Thanks again Art!!!!!!!!
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#601517 - 05/23/10 03:58 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: snit]
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Loc: N of Seattle
Try to get some pics of your boy when he gets his surprise...
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#601564 - 05/23/10 10:52 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
landcruiserwilly Offline
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Registered: 10/20/04
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Loc: Bothell
congrats, snit. sorry we didn't meet. i'm sure there will be a "family reunion" of sorts at some point, and i figure that i might be in your neck of the woods hunting birds. best of luck with your new buddy!


willy
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#601574 - 05/24/10 12:07 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: landcruiserwilly]
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Registered: 05/22/07
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Loc: Echo Lake
I went over to Arts house tonight and all dogs are awesome. Every litter I have ever picked dogs out of had one or two that were obviously inferieor to the rest of the litter. Every dog that I saw tonight was an awesome specimen, I couldnt pick out one that was better then another. Although Kaiser, your pup was a fetching machine, I threw the tennis ball a couple times and he brought it back, not right away but it ended up back at my feet.
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#601583 - 05/24/10 01:30 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: snit]
Dave Vedder Offline
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Registered: 10/09/02
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Loc: West Duvall
Originally Posted By: snit
Gotta say it was a real pleasure to meet Art, Drake, and Ali (sp?)! They've done a great job raising the pups!!! We took the yellow one (Lu-Lu) home to Wenatchee last night. She slept through the night in her air kennel and she's retrieving to hand. We had to run all kinds of errands today and she just "chilled" in her dog box in the pickup waiting for us. We're very happy with the new family member. Thanks again Art!!!!!!!!


Did you put her in the kennel before you left Arts? I have a small travel kennel, but was concerned that shoving Tye in it might make him wary of kennels. I wa planning on having the wife and or grandson hold Tye on thier lap on the way home. My thought was to put his food and water in the big kennel at home then let him get used to going in there on his own. Any thoughts guys?
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#601589 - 05/24/10 03:13 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Dave Vedder]
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Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 1844
Loc: Wenatchee, WA
The Mrs held her until we got thru Monroe, then we slid her into a small pet carrier. She never even snivelled all the way home! She loves her nest.It seems like the more towels and stuff the better. Reminds her of the whelping box and all her brothers (and sister) snuggled in.

Today was 10hrs of fishing (more like boating. lost one good fish and caught a dink) on Rufus and she slept about 8hrs plus the ride up and back from Wenatchee. I gotta say, they're damn nice dogs (so far LOL)! We're super excited about our new family member! It seems the breeding was an exceptional match for disposition. I'm sure there will be trials, but these pups have a great start. Art and family did a great job of acclimating the pups to different people and situations. Ours is just perfect (so far). The kiddo (6 yo) gets to meet her tomorrow night and he'll just lose his mind!!!!!!!!!
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#601591 - 05/24/10 03:32 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Dave Vedder]
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Posts: 2276
Loc: N of Seattle
All 3 pups have left on laps so far Dave. The black female and Mack the biggest male left today. Probably safer to have the dog in the kennel but I wouldn't do it on that first ride home. If ya want to drop a kennel by I can start feeding a few meals in it and give it some sent with some of the bedding the pups are sleeping on now. The main thing is to start out any Kennel time as a positive thing for the pups.
Tell the dog to Kennel up. Gently force the dog into the kennel and praise him for being in the kennel. Shut the door for just a few seconds then open it and call him out. Repeat repeat repeat until he doesn't try to get out for about 30 seconds then give it a rest for awhile and leave the kennel open and ignore it for awhile. If the pup goes back in on it's own praise the hell out of him. If the pup falls asleep in the kennel shut the door. when it wakes open the door as soon as it wants out and take the pup strait out side and wait for it to go 1 or 2. if it does praise the hell out of it and let it come back in and play for a bit before you lock it up again. Good chance the pup may have to cry itself to sleep a few times. Almost guaranteed you will loose a bit of sleep over the pup that first few nights.
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#601606 - 05/24/10 10:48 AM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
Dave Vedder Offline
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Registered: 10/09/02
Posts: 8587
Loc: West Duvall
Art, I borrowed a travel kennel for Tye, but now think its too small. I think he will ride on Pam's lap to home. At home I have a big foldable kennel for him to call home.

Any chance of picking him up Wednesday PM? We go on a trip to a motel on Spectacle Lake on June 11, I would like Tye to be at least partially house broken by then. I figure two more days can't hurt.


Edited by Dave Vedder (05/24/10 11:10 AM)
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#601623 - 05/24/10 12:41 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Dave Vedder]
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River Nutrients

Registered: 07/11/04
Posts: 3113
Loc: Bothell, Wa
Dave,
You'll probably want to bring the kennel anyways.

I picked Sage up in Cottage Grove Or. I had a friend drive and brought a cat kennel. I figured Sage would be restless and in my lap the whole way home. She got squirrely so I let her sort of explore around the truck. She found the cat kennel, poked her head in and slept all the way back to the eastside (a pre hiddin pupperoni helped smile )

I think you will be amazed at just how much they love their kennel time and also how easy it is to potty train using kennels. My guess your pup and all others here will be potty trained within a week.

Even today after a day in the field I'll give her the "kennel" command and she'll give me that "Thank God, I'm pooped" look! Just a couple of weeks ago Ike and I were camping and I was playing around with my new bow. The sound really freaked her out so she slinked her way back to hide in her kennel!

Kennels are the greatest for both owner and pup!
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#601630 - 05/24/10 01:08 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: BroodBuster]
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Registered: 02/02/04
Posts: 2276
Loc: N of Seattle
Wednesday is ok Dave. Call and confirm it a couple of hours before you head over just in case I have a work hang up.
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#601649 - 05/24/10 03:23 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Achewter]
Dave Vedder Offline
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Registered: 10/09/02
Posts: 8587
Loc: West Duvall
I will call around 2:30. And if all's well arrive there about 3:30
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#603276 - 06/01/10 11:48 PM Re: Looking for Lab homes [Re: Dave Vedder]
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Registered: 02/02/04
Posts: 2276
Loc: N of Seattle
Beware of flees. Found 2 on Radar today. Stopped and picked up a puppy treatment and when I got home and read the box it said not before 12 weeks. Will have to find something else. Hope he didn't get them here but it wouldn't surprise me. He has gotten around over the weekend and has been scratching a bit so keep an eye out. Scratch around your pups belly about an inch into the hair line and watch to see if any run out onto his bear belly. With the mild winter it's sure to be bad this year... Keep a close eye on it.
Art
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