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Following are health screenings often performed on breeding Labrador Retriever adults; choosing a puppy from a breeder who tests parents for health can help avoid future health problems in your puppy:
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Elbow Displasia (OFA, by X-Ray)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Narcolepsy (genetic test)
Progressing Retinal Atrophy (genetic test)
IMPORTANT: Yellow, Chocolate, and Black are the only registered colors of the Lab. Silver coloring in the Labrador is controversial; silver is considered as a form of the Chocolate color, but some authorities on the breed warn about possible crossing with Weimeraners, and that even if the lines are pure the coloring is still considered undesirable and any associated health issues with this coloring have not been determined. If you are investigating the silver color, do plenty of research into the breed, coloration, and any breeder.
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The Captain's Labradors
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Lake Shore, MN
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Breed Registries: AKC, CanKC, UKC
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Contact - Denise Babcock
218-568-3647
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At The Captain's Labradors, we raise and campaign Labrador Retrievers in field trials, hunt tests, conformation, obedience, and agility. Our Labs have classic, friendly temperaments -- suitable for family lifestyles. Our goal is to promote the versatility of this incredible breed. We select sound, healthy representatives of the breed for our breeding program. All dogs have OFA & CERF clearances. Pups are FAMILY raised, in our home! They have first shots, worming, and microchip prior to going home. We top this off with lots of love and playtime for a well socialized puppy at going home time. *Visit our web pages to meet our wonderful Labs!
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