Labrador Retrievers fill the roles of pet, companion and working dog with equal skill and enthusiasm. Labradors are adaptable, willing to please, gentle, courageous and dependable. The Labrador can become a wonderful companion if handled so that he loves and trusts his owner, gains an understanding of what is expected of him and is permitted to become a full member of his family. Each puppy develops his own personality, each is a character in his own way, and each makes his own way into your heart.

Please visit the following pages for specific information about introducing a Labrador puppy to your home.

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Getting ready ... for preparing your house and getting supplies for your new puppy

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Feeding ... for tips about feeding young puppies

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Housebreaking ... for tips about immediate housetraining for a new puppy

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Health ... for tips about what you can do to optimize the health of your new puppy

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Identification ... systems for keeping your dog safe and ensuring his quick return should he get lost

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Training basics ... for an outline of what early training can be accomplished with a new puppy