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A Visitor asked the following question on 7/28/2005
I am looking at getting a 4 year old male black lab. I am wondering if it is considered a younger lab for hunting/ friend and if i should go for younger lab? I am very active myself so i would like a active lab. Thanks Garrett

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7/28/05 Hello, Well, that all depends on what it is that you want out of the dog. If you want one that knows you and you him/her you'll want a dog that you will grow and bond with. Do you want one that you train your way or one that is trained and you work with what he knows? It will all depend on what you are wanting? I always place my Lab pups when they are older and ready for training. Around 4 to 9 months old usually. That is when they are getting over the play only time and ready to really learn, yet are still young enough to learn and trust their new owners. For a dog that is trained before going to their new owner I look for a 6 to 9 month up to a 3 year old. That is serious learning time. Over a 3 year time, they are fully grown and set in their ways. Your bonding time will depend on what the dog learns from your actions with how he is. He will trust you and work for you but you loose alot of the main growth time with the dog. He is a dog and not a pup after 3 years. If you want Karen
Glaser's Labradors
7/28/05 Hello, Well, that all depends on what it is that you want out of the dog. If you want one that knows you and you him/her you'll want a dog that you will grow and bond with. Do you want one that you train your way or one that is trained and you work with what he knows? It will all depend on what you are wanting? I always place my Lab pups when they are older and ready for training. Around 4 to 9 months old usually. That is when they are getting over the play only time and ready to really learn, yet are still young enough to learn and trust their new owners. For a dog that is trained before going to their new owner I look for a 6 to 9 month up to a 3 year old. That is serious learning time. Over a 3 year time, they are fully grown and set in their ways. Your bonding time will depend on what the dog learns from your actions with how he is. He will trust you and work for you but you loose alot of the main growth time with the dog. He is a dog and not a pup after 3 years. If you want Karen
Glaser's Labradors
7/28/05 Hello, Well, that all depends on what it is that you want out of the dog. If you want one that knows you and you him/her you'll want a dog that you will grow and bond with. Do you want one that you train your way or one that is trained and you work with what he knows? It will all depend on what you are wanting? I always place my Lab pups when they are older and ready for training. Around 4 to 9 months old usually. That is when they are getting over the play only time and ready to really learn, yet are still young enough to learn and trust their new owners. For a dog that is trained before going to their new owner I look for a 6 to 9 month up to a 3 year old. That is serious learning time. Over a 3 year time, they are fully grown and set in their ways. Your bonding time will depend on what the dog learns from your actions with how he is. He will trust you and work for you but you loose alot of the main growth time with the dog. He is a dog and not a pup after 3 years. Karen
Glaser's Labradors
7/28/05 If you want a great dog, I can help you. I work with many Labs of all ages. Through my own lines of Champion, hunt, water / field, home, show, pointing, american or english. The rescues I work with, OR the other breeders I help and work with. I also work with placing working Labs in many areas, mainly US Detective K9, police, military and special needs. WKGlaser@Charter.net Karen
Glaser's Labradors